Apartment, Holiday Rentals & Accommodations in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire
Sandy is a charming little town in Bedfordshire, England. The town is dominated by a range of hills known as the Sand Hills and has the River Ivel running through the town which makes it an incredibly picturesque location. Sandy is known for its rich farming land and its high quality produce, this means you will be sure to eat well in Sandy. Sandy has an interesting history, once a Roman settlement and upon further investigation it has been discovered that Sandy was one of the most important Roman Settlements in Bedfordshire, boasting considerable wealth, industry and commerce trading between York, St. Albans and London. When you visit Sandy you can see “The Roman Sandy Story” for yourself at the council offices which is certainly a must when visiting this area. Sandy also has variety of activities to participate in, from relaxing to active, there is something for everyone. There are a number of beautiful nature walks and cycling routes which will allow you to take in the fresh country air of Sandy. If you wish to see Sandy from above, you can go gliding over the region, taking in the beautiful rolling hills and valleys of the area, you will even be encouraged to take control of the glider! But be sure to book your gliding adventure early as this is a popular activity in Sandy! If you are wanting to see some aircrafts from WWII and a collection of veteran and classic cars among other memorabilia, you should check out the The Shuttleworth Collection museum. If you are looking for more history you may even like to check out some other locations in the UK.