Slightly-Better-Than-Biggleswade

Official Coat of Arms

Three charity shop hangers rampant on a field of beige, surmounted by a Tesco Express trolley and flanked by two speed cameras. The motto beneath reads 'Between Hitchin and Bedford, Probably.'

TripAdvisor Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

"Visited Shefford for a weekend break and honestly forgot I was there. The high street has that perfect 'could be anywhere in England' vibe, complete with charity shops and a Tesco Express. At least the Robert Bloomfield Academy looks like it cost more than most people's houses. The traffic lights by the roundabout added genuine excitement to an otherwise peaceful stay."

Property Listing

Discover this CHARMING market town with EXCELLENT transport links to places you'd actually want to visit! Featuring a bustling high street with ample parking (because there's nowhere else to go) and surrounded by beautiful countryside perfect for dog walks while questioning your life choices.

Twinned With

Every other market town that lost its market, because they all share the universal experience of explaining to visitors that yes, there used to be more here.

Supporting Evidence

Shefford's market charter was granted in 1220, making it approximately 800 years older than most of its current residents' knowledge of its existence.