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.
Katherine cross, Ampthill Park at a Glance#
Address: Ampthill Park, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 59 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | -1° | 42 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 2° | 51 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 50 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 49 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 60 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 46 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 53 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 57 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 60 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 61 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 60 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
