Katherine cross, Ampthill Park
Monument Memorial cross monument located in Ampthill Park
Victorian memorial cross in Ampthill Park, England; a focal point for walkers using the park’s paths and for local history interest.
How to Get to Katherine cross, Ampthill Park #
Ampthill Park is in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, reachable by car from the A6 and A507. The nearest train station is Flitwick (about a 5-10 minute drive), and local buses link Ampthill to nearby towns. The Katherine Cross is within the park and accessed by internal paths.
Tips for Visiting Katherine cross, Ampthill Park #
- If searching for the memorial, use local park signage - some park features are unlabelled on maps.
- Visit Ampthill Park on a clear day to see the broader landscape that would have framed the cross historically.
- Combine the visit with a walk through the deer park; wildlife viewing is best at dawn and dusk.
Best Time to Visit Katherine cross, Ampthill Park #
Best in spring through autumn for park access and walking.
Weather & Climate near Katherine cross, Ampthill Park #
Katherine cross, Ampthill Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (648 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.