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.

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Katherine cross, Ampthill Park
Ampthill Park, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
52.0341, -0.5061

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.

Spring-Summer
April-September · 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Warmer weather for walking and park activities.
Autumn
October-November · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Good for quieter walks and turning leaves.

Weather & Climate near Katherine cross, Ampthill Park #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

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.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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