Welcome to Beadlow

Beadlow is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of Shefford and 6 miles east of Bedford. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Beadlow is the Beadlow Manor Hotel, which is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 18th century. The hotel is set in 307 acres of parkland and is a popular venue for weddings and events.

The village of Beadlow has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known for its agricultural industry. In the 19th century, the village became a popular destination for tourists who were attracted to the beautiful countryside and historic buildings. Today, Beadlow is a quiet and peaceful village that is home to a small community of residents. The village has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office.

Beadlow is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is situated close to a number of popular walking and cycling routes, including the Greensand Ridge Walk and the Icknield Way Trail. The village is also located close to a number of other attractions, including the Shuttleworth Collection, which is a museum of vintage aircraft and vehicles, and the Woburn Safari Park, which is home to a wide range of exotic animals. Overall, Beadlow is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit for anyone who is interested in history, nature, and the great outdoors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Campton Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Fraher	Rectory Road Campton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PF 1462813359 School Website
St Marys Va C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Bingley	High Street Clophill Bedfordshire MK45 4BE 01525860206 School Website
Gravenhurst Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Randall	High Street Gravenhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4HY 01462711257 School Website
Esland Bedford School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Rhett Cameron	54 Wrest Park Silsoe Bedfordshire MK45 4HS 1525863805 School Website
Shefford Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Finch	School Lane Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5XA 01462629123 School Website
Robert Bloomfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Colin Marshall	Bloomfield Drive Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5BU 01462628800 School Website
Meppershall Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caren Earp	107 High Street Meppershall Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5LZ 1462813293 School Website
Silsoe C Of E Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Boyle	High Street Silsoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4ES 01525860247 School Website
Shillington Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Woodham	Greenfields Shillington Hitchin Bedfordshire SG5 3NX 01462711637 School Website
Haynes Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hearn	Foresters Close Haynes Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3PR 01234381225 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Arlesey Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA 5.13 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 5.13 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 6.12 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 6.49 Miles

Biggleswade Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL 6.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Trident Private Hire 0800 731 4489 3/The Old Dairy, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PL 0.31 Miles
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 1.40 Miles
Solo Private Hire Ltd 01462 812320 Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AE 2.38 Miles
K Cars 01234 381500 The Yard, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ 2.39 Miles
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 2.82 Miles
Jeanettes Village Cars 01462 811855 39 Broad Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5RL 3.59 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 4.51 Miles
Button Cars 01582 612864 Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS 4.53 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 4.65 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 5.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kennedy Drive Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Mercury Place Sg17 5Xg No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shefford Road Clophill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chicksands Avenue Sg17 5Xy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Five Post House Sg17 5Ny No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clophill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandy Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Back Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clophill Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Campton Turn Sg17 5Bj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ampthill Road Sg17 5Ag No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chicksands Medical Centre	Chicksands Medical Centre Building 106 Bunyan Road, Chicksands Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PR
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Robert Lucas Drive Shefford SG17 5FS
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Robert Lucas Drive Shefford SG17 5FS
Shefford Health Centre 01462 818620	Robert Lucas Drive Hitchin Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5FS
Dr Carragher And Neal And Akhtar 01462 850305	109 Station Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6JJ

Local Stores

Clophill
4 The Green
Clop Hill
Bedfordshire
MK45 4AD
01525 861960
Store Website
1.67 miles

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SPAR - Shefford
11 Ampthill Road
Shefford
SG17 5BE
01462 628628
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Berry House Veterinary Practice
23 Clifton Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5AE 01462 812746 2.45 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Davies Veterinary Specialists
Manor Farm Business Park Higham Gobion Hertfordshire SG5 3HR 01582 883950 info@vetspecialists.co.uk Website 3.30 miles
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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 3.69 miles
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Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road Barton Le Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 612604 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 4.47 miles
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Vets Now Barton Le Clay
125 Bedford Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 967089 bartonleclay@vets-now.com Website 4.47 miles
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Ampthill Veterinary Centre
Ground Floor 2 Church Street Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2EH 01525 582002 info@ampthillvets.co.uk Website 4.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 1.36 miles

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Chicksands Wood
This Is A Great Walk If You Want Woods But On A Path Albeit A Little Bumpy. I've Ticked "Wheelchair Friendly" But You Can Only Access The Track Through A Kissing Gate. The Track Is A Bit Hilly As Well. Northwood End Rd Shefford Lancashire SG17 5QQ 2.20 miles

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Millennium Woods Henlow
A Lovely Walk Which Starts At A Free Public Car Park. Head For The Bridge Which Leads To A Path Along A Stream, And Then To Open Countryside. 7 Gardeners Ln Henlow Lancashire SG16 6DJ 4.34 miles

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The Baulk And Baulk Wood
Lovely Multi Pathway Walk. Gravel, Grass, Fields And A Stream Small Enough For Paddles. 125 Langford Rd Henlow Lancashire SG16 6AG 4.45 miles

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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 4.97 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 5.02 miles Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.

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