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 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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cross Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great North Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office High Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Little End Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Little End Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Station Road Sg19 2Az No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Barford Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Eaton Socon Green Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Church St Sg19 2An No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
River Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Socon Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bushmead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allington Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Alington Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

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

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
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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
Animals Treated
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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
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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
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Medivet Sandy
31 High Street Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1AG 01767 691224 sandy@medivet.co.uk Website 4.52 miles
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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
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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

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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 what3words tabs.adjuster.risking

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

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Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd Brampton 8.73 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 9.39 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 10.17 miles

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