Henlow Camp Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.0088°N -0.3035°W
Official Name:Henlow Camp
Static Image Name:Henlow Camp roundabout, Henlow, Beds - geograph.org.uk - 217330.jpg
Civil Parish:Henlow
Unitary England:Central Bedfordshire
Lieutenancy England:Bedfordshire
Region:East of England
Constituency Westminster:North East Bedfordshire
Post Town:HENLOW
Postcode District:SG16
Postcode Area:SG
Dial Code:01462
Os Grid Reference:TL165358

Henlow Camp is a village in Bedfordshire, England.

RAF Henlow was first established in the area during World War I. Henlow Camp as a civilian settlement has grown up around the station since this time. Though Henlow Camp is part of the Henlow civil parish, it is located nearer to the village of Stondon (where the 2011 Census population was included).

Though a small settlement, Henlow Camp has a number of amenities which serve local residents and staff at the RAF base, as well as the wider area. Amenities include Derwent Lower School,[1] a number of shops, a public house and bed and breakfast and a golf course.[2] The Henlow greyhound racing track closed permanently on 21 January 2024.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derwent Primary School.
  2. Web site: Henlow Golf Club. 24 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Henlow Closure - Sunday January 21. greyhoundstar.co.uk.