Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom
Newport Pagnell is a town of 15,067 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Newport Pagnell
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gulliver's Land Resort, Tickford Bridge, MK Gallery and War Memorial.
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About Newport Pagnell
Newport Pagnell is a town and civil parish in the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. The Office for National Statistics records it as being part of the Milton Keynes urban area.
From the Wikipedia article Newport Pagnell (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Gulliver's Land Resort
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Children's theme park resort in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
Tickford Bridge
Bridge
Grade I listed bridge in Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, England
Milton Keynes Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Theatre in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
Museums and landmarks3
Chicheley War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
War memorial in Chicheley, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Campbell Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Little Linford Wood
Park · 2.8 mi
Nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
The Cheeky Bhaji
Restaurant · Indian
5 St John Street, Newport Pagnell
Mo off; Tu-Su 17:00-22:30
The Pin Petch Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai
13 High Street, Milton Keynes
Mo-Sa 16:30-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Coffee Crowd
Cafe · Coffee Shop
45 High Street, Newport Pagnell
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 09:00-12:30
40 more on the map.
History
The town was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Neuport, but, by that time, the old Anglo-Saxon town was dominated by the Norman invaders. The suffix 'Pagnell' came later when the manor passed into the hands of the Pagnell (Paynel) family. It was the principal town of the Three Hundreds of Newport, the north Buckinghamshire district that had almost the same boundary as the modern City of Milton Keynes unitary authority area. The parish church of St Peter and St Paul is first recorded in the mid-1100s.
The Grade I listed Tickford Bridge, over the river Ouzel (or Lovat), was built in 1810; it is one of just a few cast iron bridges in Britain that still carry modern road traffic. Near the footbridge at the side, there is a plaque placed by Newport Pagnell Historical Society that gives details of its history and construction. The Ouzel joins the Great Ouse nearby and a large set of sluice gates – used to mitigate downstream flooding – is located near the bridge.
Between 1817 and 1864, the town was linked to the Grand Junction Canal at Great Linford, via the Newport Pagnell Canal. In 1862, the canal owners sold the route to the London and North Western Railway.
Between 1867 and 1967, the town was served by Newport Pagnell railway station, the terminus on the Wolverton to Newport Pagnell branch line. The route is now a rail trail, part of the Milton Keynes redway system.
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The population of Newport Pagnell and its hinterland at the 1801 Census was 17,576; by 1911, it had grown to 14,428. The population of Newport Pagnell Urban District alone is first recorded at the 1911 Census as 4,238, reaching 4,743 by 1961. At the 2021 census, the population of the civil parish had reached 15,594.
Two buildings or structures listed at Grade I: Tickford Bridge, and the Church of St Peter and St Paul
The Old Town Hall Chambers, now apartments, were built as a school in the early 19th century.
From the History section of Newport Pagnell on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Education
The town has four primary schools (Tickford Park, Cedars, Green Park and Portfields) and three pre-schools (River Meadows, Lovat Hall and Northern Pastures).
One of two campuses of Ousedale School, is located here, which serves students from across the town and its surrounding villages; it is one of the best performing secondary schools in the city.
From the Wikipedia article Newport Pagnell, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Newport Pagnell
Gordon MoakesBritish musicianPhoto: livepict.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
William SmithEnglish-American American lawyer and juristPhoto: Maturin L. Delafield, author., Public domain
Ian PorterAmerican actorPhoto: Ukbeachbum, CC BY-SA 4.0
Andrew PakesBritish politician (born 1973)Photo: ©House of Commons / Roger Harris, CC BY 3.0
Kelly GeorgeBritish actorPhoto: Spoilers123, CC BY-SA 3.0- Charles Sanford TerryEnglish historian and musicologist
- Jack AnsellBritish association football player (1921-2008)
- Reis AshrafPakistani footballer
- Bertram Bowyer, 2nd Baron DenhamBritish peer and politician (born 1927)
- Lawrence HumphreyEnglish theologian
- Steve BrookerBritish footballer (born 1981)
- Cyril WalkerEnglish footballer (1914-2002)
Born in Newport Pagnell, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship12
Lovat Hall - Newport Pagnell Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
Silver Street, Milton Keynes
Newport Pagnell United Reformed Church
Church · United Reformed
High Street, Milton Keynes
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare6
Astons Chemist
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
44 Wordsworth Avenue, Newport Pagnell
Mediva Private Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
66 Tanners Drive, Milton Keynes
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Getting there and nearby towns
Sywell Aerodrome (ORM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Milton Keynes 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Bedford 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Northampton 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Luton 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Sandy 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Tring 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Saint Neots 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Thame 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- High Wycombe 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Oxford 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Campbell Park, UK - panoramio (2) (cropped to Gulliver's Land), Dmitrij M, CC BY 3.0
- MK Gallery. Photo - 6a, Tom Emerson - 6a architects, CC0
- Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, Paul Capewell, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MK WillenChurch01, Chris Nyborg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newport Pagnell War Memorial, Steve Clarridge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newport Pagnell, Tickford Bridge - panoramio, stone40, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street-level photo, lvl5, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, editid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, photomaps, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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