railway stations are Sandy and St Neots. Church and chapel The Grade II* listed Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene dates from the 14th century and is built of rich brown cobblestones with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. The 15th century western tower is single–stage with northeast and southwest buttresses to an embattled parapet. There is a ring of five bells; the oldest are dated 1591 and 1607. The church is in the Biggleswade Deanery and the Diocese of St Albans. Along with the ecclesiastical parishes of Blunham, Great Barford and Tempsford with Little Barford, Roxton is part of the Riversmeet Benefice. The Roxton Congregational Chapel, also Grade II* listed, originates from 1808, when meetings were held in a barn. The chapel was formerly established in 1822 and the barn converted into a thatched Cottage orné style chapel. In the 1830s two wings were added; one for the vestry and the other for the village school and Sunday School. The chapel is an independent Christian church affiliated to the Congregational Federation. The Church had a pastor until at least 1947 but nowadays external preachers come from a variety of denominations. Administration of the church is by three, annually elected, voluntary deacons. Decision–making is by Church members through the Church meeting. Community events Roxton Flower Show is held annually in August. According to the Parish Council website the 2019 show was the 65th such event. Notable people Wayne Larkins, a former Northamptonshire and England cricketer was born in Roxton. References External links Roxton Parish Council Royal Oak Pub, Roxton Roxton Garden Centre Roxton V.A. Church of England Lower School Villages in Bedfordshire Civil parishes in Bedfordshire Borough of Bedford