Welcome to Battlesden

Battlesden is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its beautiful architecture, including the 17th-century St. Peter's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its stunning architecture and learn about the village's rich history.

Battlesden is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Battlesden House, which was built in the 17th century. The house is a Grade II listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. The house has been used for a variety of purposes over the years, including as a school and a hospital during World War II. Today, the house is a private residence and is not open to the public.

The village of Battlesden is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which makes it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located near a number of popular walking trails, including the Chiltern Way and the Icknield Way. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside as they explore the area on foot. Overall, Battlesden is a charming village that is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

Local Weather

Blowing snow

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Local Schools

School Details
Hockliffe Lower School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Aoife Greaves
Woburn Road
Hockliffe
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 9LL
01525210330
School Website
Toddington St George Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Colette Lamb
Manor Road
Toddington
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 6AJ
01525872360
School Website
Beaudesert Lower School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Vanessa Pearce
Appenine Way
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3DX
01525373019
School Website
Eversholt Lower School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Gaynor Miller
Church End
Eversholt
Milton Keynes
Bedfordshire
MK17 9DU
01525280298
School Website
Parkfields Middle School
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mr James Hughes
Park Road
Toddington
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 6AB
1525872555
School Website
Vandyke Upper School And Community College
Academy Converter
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mr Tim Carroll
Vandyke Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3DY
01525636700
School Website
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Winter
Vandyke Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3FU
01525372266
School Website
Stanbridge Lower School
Community School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Rosemary Godwin
Tilsworth Road
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 9HY
01525210328
School Website
Heathwood Lower School
Community School
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Susanne Dove
Heath Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3AU
01525377096
School Website
St Leonards Heath And Reach Va Lower School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Miss Sarah Bowley
Thrift Road
Heath And Reach
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0AX
01525237253
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
4.14 Miles
Harlington
Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD
4.43 Miles
Ridgmont
Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP
5.41 Miles
Woburn Sands
Station Road, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, MK17 8UD
5.46 Miles
Flitwick
Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ
5.69 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Dialacar Taxis
01525 850605
20 Watling St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9NB
1.46 Miles
Little Devil Cars
01525 872666
29 Shelton Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6EL
2.66 Miles
Abacus Cars
07932 611524
28 Chiltern Gardens, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BL
2.79 Miles
Debs Cars
01525 877515
55 Bradford Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6EQ
2.81 Miles
D And R Taxis
01525 375588
Unit 19/Acacia Close, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE
2.92 Miles
A1 Taxis
01525 370000
Unit 19, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE
2.92 Miles
White Knight Private Hire
01582 665666
81 Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HW
3.06 Miles
Yes Minibuses
01525 631008
East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX
3.21 Miles
Buzzard Airport Transfers
01525 631008
94 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX
3.21 Miles
16 Seater Mini Bus Transfers
07960 321146
Thorn Farm House, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6JH
3.28 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Battlesden
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Milton Bryan
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Church End Lu7 9Nh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Potsgrove
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Woburn Road Hockliffe Lu7 9Ll
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Leighton Road Lu7 9Nb
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
St. Marys Lu7 9Qb
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhouse Lu7 9Ra
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Eggington Church Lu7 0Pq
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Lu5 6Ah
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Road Lu5 6Da
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woburn Abbey
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Toddington Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Luton Road
Toddington
Dunstable
LU5 6DE
Toddington Medical Centre
01525 872222
Toddington Medical Centre
Luton Road
Toddington
Bedfordshire
LU5 6DE
Dr Logan & Partners
Eleanor Close
Woburn
Buckinghamshire
MK17 9QU
Salisbury House Surgery
01525 243890
Salisbury House Surgery
Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1RS
Dr Jl Henderson & Partners
01525 373111
The Surgery
29 Bassett Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1AR
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Local Stores

Underwood Croft
Underwood Croft
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3RG
Store Website
2.49 miles
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SPAR - Woburn
Patel - Woburn
17 Market Place
Woburn
MK17 9PZ
01525 290201
Store Website
3.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Heath &Amp; Reach Veterinary Surgery
Kingswood Farm
Brickhill Road
Heath And Reach
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0BA
01525 237444
reception@heathandreachvets.co.uk
Website
2.58 miles
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The Little Pets
Tilsworth Manor Stud Farm
Stanbridge Road
Tilsworth
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 9PT
01525 210822
hello@thelittlepets.com
Website
2.80 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Vet Clinic (Trading As Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd)
83 Hockliffe Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3FL
01525 377105
practice.manager@thevetclinic.org
Website
3.12 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

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Dogs

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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1HJ
01525 373329
enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk
Website
3.41 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1RS
01773 302220
info@vetcarehome.co.uk
Website
3.54 miles
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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 4SW
01525 384985
leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk
Website
3.81 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach
3.39 miles

Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb
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Aspley Woods
Over 475 Hectares Of Woodland. A Great Place To Walk Your Dog Off Lead. Plenty Of Space For Dogs To Run And Explore...And For Owners Too.Woods Are Used By Mountain Bikers And Also Horse Riding So Be Aware, Although Paths Are Marked For What Purposes. Recently Large Areas Of The Wood Have Been Used For Logging. Beautiful When Dry And Very Muddy When Wet.Lots Of Free Parking. Woburn Abbey Is Nearby. Easily Accessible From Milton Keynes.Please Note: The Authorities That Preside Over Aspley Woods Have Now Put Up Signs Saying Dogs Must Be On-Lead In All Parts Of The Woods. Thanks To Mike For The Info.
Church Rd
Milton
Lancashire
KEYNES MK17
4.37 miles

There Are Many Parking Locations. Best To Come Into Woburn Sands Village And Take Church Road. Follow Up The Road Until You Reach The Sandy Road With Parked Cars.
Location
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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
A Short (≪1 Mile) Circular Walk Around A Large Lake At A Former Sand Quarry Now A Nature Reserve With Plenty Of Water Play Opportunities In Fairly Clean Water (Due To Sand Base It Can Be A Bit Mucky!) ??
Mentmore Rd
Lancashire
4.41 miles

Location
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Ivinghoe Hills Butterfly Walk
This Walk Takes In The Area Where All The Butterflies Found On The Ivinghoe Hills Are To Be Seen, Including The Rare Duke Of Burgundy And Other Specialists Of Rough Chalk Downland Such As Chalkhill Blue, Dark-Green Fritillary And Marbled White.
Ivinghoe Beacon
Lancashire
7.36 miles

Turn South Off B489 Or West Off B4506. Park In The Bottom, Southern End, Of The National Trust Car Park On The West Side Of This C Road (Beacon Road).
Location
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Barton Hills Nature Reserve
The Barton Hills Nature Reserve Is In The Heart Of The Chilterns. The Valleys And Hills That Make Up This Beautiful Nature Reserve Make It Well Worth A Visit. This 2-Mile Route Is Located Near Barton-Le-Clay.
MK45 4LA
7.45 miles

Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.
Barton Hills Nature Reserve
Amazing Hills And Valleys Make This Place A Worth While Visit. Park For Free On Church Lane And Walk Up The Lane. There Are Several Pathways To Choose From. You Can See The Massive Peak From Here And I Took This Path Along The Field To The Reserve. Its High Up With Steep Paths And Steps. You Will Need To Be Reasonably Fit. But The Views Over The Valley Are Worth It. It's Like A Mini Peak District. There Is A Wood And Stream At The Bottom With Flatter Paths. I Enjoyed The Slim Paths Running Around The Hills. Wild Ponies Roam. If You Enjoy A Challenge, Try It.
18 Church Rd
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedford
MK45 4LA
7.46 miles

Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.
Location
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