landmark
Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
8 km · about 15 min drive
EuropeUnited KingdomEngland
Olney
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Olney
Olney works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lavendon, 8km from Aston Martin Works Heritage.
Olney is in England, United Kingdom, with about 6,500 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Lavendon, about 4 km away.
Olney (, rarely , OW-nee, rarely OLL-nee; the "L" is not pronounced by local people), is a market town and civil parish in the unitary authority area of the City of Milton Keynes, England.
The parish occupies the northernmost part of the historic county of Buckinghamshire. Lying on the left bank of the River GreatRead more
Ouse, the town is located (straight line distances) around 8 miles (13 km) from Milton Keynes, 10 miles (16 km) from Bedford, Northampton and Wellingborough, and just over 50 miles (80km) from London.
At the 2021 census, it had a population of 6,598.
Olney is best known for poet William Cowper, anti-slavery preacher John Newton, and their 1770's collaboration on the Olney Hymns, including Amazing Grace, as well as for its Pancake Race.
The many places in the USA, and elsewhere, also called Olney, appear to be named either directly after Olney in England, or after a family whose surname originates from the Buckinghamshire town.
Where to Stay in Olney
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Olney.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Olney.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Olney?
Within an hour or so of Olney: Aston Martin Works Heritage (8 km), Santa Pod Raceway (11 km), Super Sausage Cafe (16 km), Bletchley Park (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Olney?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Monsal Trail and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Olney?
Olney is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Lavendon.
Road trip
Drive to Olney
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Olney. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 6,477
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.1534, -0.7020
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
Full driving guide for United KingdomTags
Worth the detour from Olney
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
11 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Super Sausage Cafe
Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.
16 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Bletchley Park
Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
18 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Silverstone Circuit
The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950
23 km · about 25 min drive
museum
The Silverstone Experience
Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.
23 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Olney
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 56 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Olney.
Plan a trip around Olney
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Olney.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.