Welcome to Beecroft

Beecroft is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Bedford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Beecroft is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Beecroft is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop and a pub. The pub, called The Chequers, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drinks. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and is known for its friendly atmosphere. Overall, Beecroft is a charming village that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 2.8°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Beecroft Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hughes	Westfield Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1DW 01582663486 School Website
Westfield Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Collins	Westfield Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1DL 01582608650 School Website
Weatherfield Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Joe Selmes	Brewers Hill Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1AF 01582605632 School Website
Lancot School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Probert	Lancot Drive Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 2AP 01582667956
Ashton St Peters Va C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Bower	Leighton Court Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1EW 01582663410 School Website
Dunstable Icknield Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Glynn Stirling	Burr Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3AG 01582663709 School Website
All Saints Academy Dunstable Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Furber	Houghton Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 5AB 01582619700 School Website
Queensbury Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Helen Palmer	Langdale Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3BU 01582601241 School Website
Central Bedfordshire College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Ali Hadawi	Kingsway Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4HG 1582477776 School Website
Watling Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Cook	Bull Pond Lane Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3BJ 01582662232 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 3.63 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 3.63 Miles

Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 5.47 Miles

Cheddington Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ 5.69 Miles

Luton Airport Parkway Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW 6.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Speedline Taxis Dunstable Ltd 01582 666999 5 Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DD 0.44 Miles
A1 Dunstable Taxis 01582 666444 Houghton Parade, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA 0.44 Miles
89Ers Preuim Cars 01582 898989 Houghton Parade, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA 0.44 Miles
Turnpike Executive Cars 01582 606062 Henry Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1HG 0.45 Miles
A1 Chauffeur 01582 665848 48 Beacon Av, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2AD 0.64 Miles
Royal Line Cars 01582 670000 15 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1HX 0.72 Miles
Langdale Mini Bus Private Hire 01582 606553 15 Windermere Cl, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3DD 0.76 Miles
Cab Call 01582 512512 135 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3SQ 1.03 Miles
Arnald Limousines 01582 868133 52 Arnald Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5UN 1.14 Miles
Chiltern Taxis 01582 868685 26 Bedford Sq, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5ES 1.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westfield Road Post Office Lu6 1Dl Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brewers Hill Road Lu6 1Ae Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dunstable Delivery Office Lu6 1Jf Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Meadway Lu6 3Ju Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pc Ext Access Chiltern Vale Health 01582 691921	West Street Surgery 89 West Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1SF
West Street Surgery 01582 664401	West Street Surgery 89 West Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1SF
Kirby Road Surgery 01582 609121	Kirby Road Surgery 58 Kirby Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3JH
Eastgate Surgery 01582 670050	Eastgate Surgery Eastgate House 28-34 Church Street Dunstable,Bedfordshire LU5 4RU
Eastgate Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Eastgate House 28-34 Church Street Dunstable LU5 4RU

Local Stores

Dunstable - Westfield Road
121 Westfield Road
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1DP
01582 476423
Store Website
0.09 miles

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SPAR - Luton Road
Luton Road
Dunstable
LU5 4LW
01582 606501
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Icknield Veterinary Group
25-25A Princes Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3AS 01582 471 177 ivgdun@fwi.co.uk Website 0.52 miles

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Vets4pets Dunstable
Inside Pets At Home White Lion Retail Park Luton Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4RF 01582 691 504 dunstable@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.21 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 2.30 miles
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Viovet
Global House 53 Bilton Way Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1UU 01582 842 096 support@viovet.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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Chiltern Equine Clinic
Bury Farm Mill Road Slapton Bedfordshire LU7 9BT 01525 222 099 reception@chilternequine.com Website 4.53 miles
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Chiltern Bury Farm
Bury Farm Mill Road Slapton Bedfordshire LU7 9BT 01525222099 reception@chilternequine.com Website 4.53 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.29 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).

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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 5.85 miles

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 6.18 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 6.83 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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

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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 7.12 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	6.3°C	4.8°C	3.3°C	3.1°C	4°C	6.3°C	11°C	17.7°C	20.7°C	20.5°C	18.7°C	16.5°C

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Temp	14.4°C	12.8°C	11.2°C	9.7°C	10.9°C	12°C	16.9°C	18.7°C	18.8°C	17.7°C	15.6°C	11.3°C
Feels Like	13.9°C	12.3°C	10.6°C	8.7°C	9.6°C	11°C	16.7°C	18.6°C	18.7°C	17.7°C	15.2°C	10.4°C

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