Welcome to Carlton

Carlton Bedfordshire is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the River Flit and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Carlton is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 500 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the main attractions in Carlton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Carlton is the Carlton Community Centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and art exhibitions.

Despite its small size, Carlton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and services. The village has a post office, a village shop, and a pub, as well as a primary school and a village hall. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to the nearby towns of Bedford and Luton, as well as the M1 motorway. Overall, Carlton Bedfordshire is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: -2.7°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Carlton Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Bevis	The Moor Carlton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JR 01234720281 School Website
Harrold Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Debonair Brown	The Green Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DB 1234720346 School Website
Turvey Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Coles	May Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DY 01234881259 School Website
Lavendon School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Watson	High Street Lavendon Olney Buckinghamshire MK46 4HA 01234712680 School Website
Pinchmill Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Coleman	The Old Road Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JD 01234781371 School Website
Newton Blossomville Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Wallace	Newton Blossomville Turvey Bedford Buckinghamshire MK43 8AL 01234881294 School Website
Sharnbrook Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Raku	Odell Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1JL 01234782211 School Website
Sharnbrook John Gibbard Lower School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Ms Hannah Bennett	High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234781328 School Website
Bozeat Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Rust	Harrold Road Bozeat Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN29 7LP 1933663840 School Website
Lincroft Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hencken	Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE 01234822147 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 6.49 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 7.03 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 8.42 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 8.46 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 8.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bozeat Private Hire 01933 666365 27 Little Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7HW 3.65 Miles
Trotters Hire 01234 713258 15 Yardley Rd, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DX 4.74 Miles
Steve's Private Hire 01234 713437 61 Moores Hill, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DY 4.77 Miles
Rds Executive Cars 01234 240632 2 The Maltings, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4AT 4.80 Miles
Maureens Cars 01234 712294 46 Elmlea Dr, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5HX 4.97 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01234 853333 W End Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RU 5.12 Miles
Chryslux Executive Travel 01234 357465 18 Muirfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4FB 5.63 Miles
County Cars 01234 262222 Murdock Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7PE 5.96 Miles
Bedford Taxi's 01234 266516 Ashburnham Rd Railway Station, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 6.47 Miles
24-7 Cars (Bedford) Ltd 01234 511247 11 North Pde/Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JF 6.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Bridge End Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Post Office High Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Odell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bell Horsefair Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tannery Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Turvey Loop Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tandys Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harrold Medical Practice 01234 720225	Harrold Medical Practice Peach's Close, Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DX
Brookside Medical Centre	1 Brookside Bozeat Wellingborough NN29 7NJ
Bromham Branch	Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JT
Dr Saparamadu & Partners	Avoca House Molivers Lane Bromham Bedfordshire MK43 8JT
Sharnbrook Surgery 01234 781392	The Surgery Templars Way Sharnbrook Bedfordshire MK44 1PZ

Local Stores

Harrold
66 High Street
Harrold
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 7DA
01234 720577
Store Website
0.91 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
6.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic (Sharnbrook)
44 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234 782204 sharnbrook@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 3.67 miles


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Willow Veterinary Centres
5 High Street Olney Buckinghamshire MK46 4EB 01234 711473 surgery@willowvet.demon.co.uk Website 4.76 miles
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Newport Pagnell Clinic open today 8.00 to 13.00
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Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6AG 01234865586 Website 5.10 miles
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Medivet Great Denham
Unit 7, The Meiklejohn Centre Unit 3-7 Kingswood Way Great Denham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GH 01234 853387 great.denham@medivet.co.uk Website 5.72 miles
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7HN 01234 261839 info@acornhousevets.co.uk Website 6.46 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
22 Church Street Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9YT 01536 485543 rushden@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 6.98 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Castle Ashby Gardens
We Had A Nice Day With Our Dog At Castle Ashby Gardens. Walk Through The Well Maintained Estate. There's Plenty To See. There Is A Short Woodland Walk That Has Been Marked Out, Round The Pond. Go Through The Arboretum And Into The Different Gardens. Dogs Can Even Go In The Glass Palmery. We Saw Several Other Dogs There. Lots Of Magical Pathways And Hiding Places. A Nice Half Day Out. Take A Picnic. Free Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Playground And Easy To Find. There's Even A Small Menagerie Although Dogs Not Allowed In There. Tickets £9.60. Check Their Website For More Details. Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby Lancashire 6.17 miles Well Sign Posted

Location what3words lilac.bless.intelligible

Wymington Spinney
Pleasant Walk Along Public Footpaths Through Woodland And Across Arable Land Between Wymington, Rushden And Irchester. There Are A Number Of Clearly Visible Loops. Short, Medium Or Longer. Lovely. Ores Across To Farndish And Podington. Dog Friendly Pub In Wymington.Very Popular With Dog Walkers But Please Pick Up After Your Pet And Take Any Litter To The Nearest Bin! Can Be Very Muddy And Slippery So Waterproofs And Wellies Are A Good Idea! 63 Whitefriars Rushden NN10 9PE 6.73 miles

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Irchester Country Park
Old Ironstone Quarry. Jungle Park Activities For Children. Short And Long Trails Through 83 Hectares Of Woodland. On And Off Lead Walks. 89 Gipsy Ln Irchester Wellingborough NN29 7DJ 7.19 miles

Location what3words gossiped.leathers.stood

Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment. Park View Washbrook Ln Ecton Northampton NN6 0QX 9.59 miles

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Salcey Forest
There Are Various Walks Available From Walks On Pathed Areas To Going Off The Main Track Into The Woods Requiring Your Wellies! Maps Of The Different Walks Are Available At The Cafe. Parking Is Paid At The Main Car Park By The Cafe And Children's Play Area Or You Can Park For Free At The Horse Box Parking If There Is Room. The Children's Play Area Is Very Good For Little Ones And There Is Also A Tree Top Walk. The Dogs Can Go Off Lead All The Way Round. Salcey Forest Hartwell Northampton Lancashire NN7 2HX 10.33 miles

Location what3words lion.sweated.unframed

Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 11.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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