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Chalton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Chalton

Chalton works well as a base: 5 minutes from Harlington, 9km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Chalton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 538, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chalton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chalton to your route.

About Chalton

Chalton is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England, immediately north of the Luton/Dunstable conurbation and bounded to the east by the M1 motorway and the Midland Main Line railway line. A footpath, locally known as the "Bound Way", borders the village to the south and

Read more south west. This path now forms part of the Chiltern Way. The fields around Chalton below Carters hill are the source of the River Flit. Nearby places are Toddington (north west), Chalgrave (west), Houghton Regis (south west), and Sundon (east).

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What are the best things to do in Chalton?

Chalton offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chalton located?

Chalton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9279 latitude, -0.5015 longitude.

What is the population of Chalton?

Chalton has a population of approximately 538 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
538
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.9279, -0.5015

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Chalton

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl

The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Bletchley Park

Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Aston Martin Works Heritage

The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Santa Pod Raceway

Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.

34 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Super Sausage Cafe

Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.

35 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Silverstone Circuit

The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

The Silverstone Experience

Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Chalton

  • 52 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chalton.

Houghton Regis

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

Toddington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 4,585

Harlington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 2,297

Streatley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 559

Dunstable

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 51,973

Hockliffe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 823

Westoning

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,147

Milton Bryan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

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