Search
Sandy, located in Bedfordshire, is a traditional market town that is situated between Bedford and Cambridge. Visitors will find the town on the A1, making it quite easy to access. The local area is popular with tourists due to the hills known as the Sand Hills that surround the local area. Visitors will find there is quite a bit to see and enjoy in the local vicinity, including a variety of different shops and boutiques as well as a host of eating establishments. In addition, there are numerous accommodation options that are located in Sandy and in the immediate area.
Sandy as its name suggests is surrounded with hills that are known for their distinctive sand. It is a well known English market town that is recognized for contribution in the field of gardening.
Today it serves as the backbone of this industry and hundreds of dedicated experts have made it possible for the town to produce astonishing results in this field. The archeological evidence suggest that the town has an astonishing history of more than three thousand years and many artifacts have been discovered that demonstrate the rich civilized history of Sandy.
The institute of Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) which is an acclaimed British charity association that has served over the years to promote the awareness about the bird protection has its head quarter in this town. Bird enthusiasts visit the town to participate in the activities arranged by the organization throughout the year. The head quarter is located in the one of the most prestigious buildings of the town known as The Lodge. It was built around the late 19th century and primarily demonstrates the Victorian architecture.
St Swithun church dates back to 1300s and its powerful building exhibit the supreme glory of Christian architecture in the medieval times. Tourists from different background visit this place to witness the wonders of architecture. The recent development includes the display of detailed historical context of the church along with the key figures of the town. Hotels offering excellent services are located in the nearby area of the church.