Welcome to Chawston

Chawston is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of St. Neots and 10 miles south-west of the city of Cambridge. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Chawston Manor and the 13th-century All Saints Church.

Chawston has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, and there are many interesting stories and legends associated with the village. One of the most famous is the tale of the Chawston Dragon, a mythical creature said to have lived in the nearby woods and terrorized the local population. According to legend, the dragon was eventually slain by a brave knight, and its bones were used to build the village church.

Today, Chawston is a peaceful and picturesque village with a strong sense of community. There are a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to major roads and transport links. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to live or a charming destination for a day trip, Chawston is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

Thundery outbreaks in nearby

Temp: 3.6°C

Feels Like: -2.1°C

Wind: 21.3 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Roxton Church Of England Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Barden
School Lane
Roxton
Bedford
MK44 3DR
1234870230
School Website
Bushmead Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Steve Down
Bushmead Road
Eaton Socon
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8BT
01480375375
School Website
Ernulf Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Neesam
Barford Road
St. Neots
PE19 2SH
1480374748
School Website
Middlefield Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Besant
Andrew Road
Eynesbury
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 2QE
01480375270
School Website
Great Barford Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs S Evans
Silver Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 3HZ
1234870342
School Website
Eynesbury C Of E C Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alana Brown
Montagu Street
Eynesbury
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 2TD
01480398028
School Website
John Donne C Of E Lower School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Anita Whitehurst
High Street
Blunham
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 3NL
01767640346
School Website
Winhills Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs John Turner
Off Duck Lane
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 2DX
01480211626
School Website
Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Deborah James
446 Great North Road
Eaton Ford
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7GG
01480475980
School Website
Crosshall Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anne Eardley
Great North Road
Eaton Ford
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7GG
01480475972
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Neots
Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF
3.96 Miles
Sandy
Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW
4.86 Miles
Biggleswade
Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL
7.69 Miles
Bedford St Johns
Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
7.76 Miles
Bedford
Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
7.94 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A Chauffeur And A Car
0800 112 3643
The Granary, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3EJ
1.21 Miles
Consort Private Hire
01480 380545
20 Wilkinson Cl, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8HJ
2.01 Miles
Eynesbury Roundabout Cars
01480 470098
Allington Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2RD
2.89 Miles
Steve's Private Hire
01480 471111
49 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2AA
3.10 Miles
Pats Cars
01767 641117
41 The Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NY
3.27 Miles
Ace Private Hire Taxi
07778 263215
4 Great North Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DH
3.94 Miles
Anglian Taxis
01480 475222
Station Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF
3.94 Miles
Roys Cars
01767 699586
35 West Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HB
4.21 Miles
1St Cars
01767 692222
26 Queens Rd, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HD
4.33 Miles
Charles Cars Ltd
01767 692200
36 Sandy Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2JU
4.34 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cross Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great North Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office High Street
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Little End Road
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Little End Road
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Station Road Sg19 2Az
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Barford
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Eaton Socon Green
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Church St Sg19 2An
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
River Mill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Socon Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bushmead Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allington Road
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Alington Road
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dumbelton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Chapman Way
Eynesbury
St. Neots
PE19 2HD
Dumbelton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Chapman Way
Eynesbury
St. Neots
PE19 2HD
Dumbelton Medical Centre
01480 406677
Barford Road
Chapman Way
St.Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 2HD
Lakeside At St Neots - Lakeside At Eaton Socon
274 Great North Road
Eaton Socon
St. Neots
PE19 8BB
Gpsi Dermatology Serv Eaton Socon Hunts
0844 4771802
Eaton Socon Health Centre
274 Great North Road
Eaton Socon, St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8BB
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Local Stores

St Neots
Old Great North Road
Eaton Socon
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8FT
01480 404484
Store Website
2.78 miles
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SPAR - St Neots
Cambridge Street
St Neots
Cambridge
PE19 1JZ
01480 472 353
Store Website
3.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Waterside Vets
Eaton Socon
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8ET
1.91 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
White House Veterinary Clinic
1 Linclare Place
St. Neots
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7AH
01480 216612
enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk
2.57 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Church House Veterinary Clinic
Church House
18 Brook Street
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 2BP
01480 472032
enquiries@chvc.co.uk
Website
3.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Medivet St Neots
86A Cambridge Street
St Neots
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1PJ
01480 210310
st.neots@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.45 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Medivet Sandy
31 High Street
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AG
01767 691224
sandy@medivet.co.uk
Website
4.52 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Adelaide Veterinary Centre
40-42 High Street
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AJ
01767 699 889
reception@adelaidevetcentre.co.uk
Website
4.69 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs.
Willow Bridge
Eaton Socon
2.48 miles

Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site
Location
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Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail.
2 Kingfisher Cl
Little Paxton
4.98 miles

Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.
Location
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Biggleswade Commons
Lovely Walk Next To A River. Lotts Of Swans And Other Wildlife. Pretty Sure We Saw An Otter. The Walk Can Last Hours. Free Carpark At Weekend And Bank Holiday.
20 Royal Oak Cl
Biggleswade
Lancashire
SG18 0BQ
7.11 miles

Location
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Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd
Brampton
8.73 miles

Location
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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
9.39 miles

Location
what3words
processor.anchovies.warping
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
10.17 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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