Welcome to Clipstone

Clipstone is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Chiltern Hills, which is a range of hills that stretches across several counties in southern England. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes that visitors can explore. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including the Clipstone Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century.

One of the main attractions in Clipstone is the Clipstone Brook Nature Reserve. This beautiful nature reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot, and there are several well-marked trails that take visitors through the different habitats within the reserve. The reserve is also home to several ponds, which are home to a variety of aquatic plants and animals.

Another popular attraction in Clipstone is the Clipstone Park and Gardens. This beautiful park is home to several formal gardens, including a rose garden, a herb garden, and a Japanese garden. The park is also home to several large open spaces, which are perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. There is also a children's play area, which is a great place for families to spend time together. Overall, Clipstone is a beautiful village that is well worth a visit for anyone who loves nature and history.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 1.3°C

Feels Like: -4.3°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Rushmere Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Callender	East Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EW 1525372096 School Website
Dovery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Cavendar	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AG 1525377233 School Website
The Mary Bassett Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Hilary Wheeldon	Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR 01525373017 School Website
Heathwood Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Susanne Dove	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AU 01525377096 School Website
Oak Bank School Academy Special Converter Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mr Philip Collier	Sandy Lane Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3BE 01525374559 School Website
Leighton Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Vallance	Church Square Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EX 01525374907 School Website
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Winter	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FU 01525372266 School Website
Linslade Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Hazel Farlam	Leopold Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2QU 01525372085 School Website
Vandyke Upper School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Carroll	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DY 01525636700 School Website
Pulford C Of E Va Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr David Heather	Pulford Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AB 01525372188 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 0.90 Miles

Cheddington Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ 4.83 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 5.47 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 5.56 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 5.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Yes Minibuses 01525 631008 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 0.54 Miles
Buzzard Airport Transfers 01525 631008 94 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 0.54 Miles
Abacus Cars 07932 611524 28 Chiltern Gardens, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BL 0.69 Miles
Claridge Cars 01525 377007 A/21 High St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DN 0.76 Miles
Leighton Taxis 01525 636363 83 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 0.76 Miles
L B Taxis 01525 757757 53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 0.76 Miles
Leighton Buzzard Taxis 01525 456567 5/Castle House/Old Rd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2RB 0.79 Miles
Diamond Cabs Ltd 01525 450450 15-17 Bell Alley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DG 0.83 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6082 19 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LR 0.84 Miles
Burgins Taxis 01525 372131 Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 0.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leighton Buzzard Health Centre	25 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Leighton Buzzard Ophthalmology Service 01525 373111	Bassett Road Surgery 29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR

Local Stores

Underwood Croft
Underwood Croft
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3RG
Store Website
0.84 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1HJ 01525 373329 enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk Website 0.73 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1RS 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 0.76 miles

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The Vet Clinic (Trading As Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd)
83 Hockliffe Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FL 01525 377105 practice.manager@thevetclinic.org Website 0.86 miles
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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 384985 leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.18 miles

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Heath &Amp; Reach Veterinary Surgery
Kingswood Farm Brickhill Road Heath And Reach Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 0BA 01525 237444 reception@heathandreachvets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles

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Chiltern Equine Clinic
Bury Farm Mill Road Slapton Bedfordshire LU7 9BT 01525 222 099 reception@chilternequine.com Website 3.41 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 1.04 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 1.48 miles

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Aspley Woods
Over 475 Hectares Of Woodland. A Great Place To Walk Your Dog Off Lead. Plenty Of Space For Dogs To Run And Explore...And For Owners Too.Woods Are Used By Mountain Bikers And Also Horse Riding So Be Aware, Although Paths Are Marked For What Purposes. Recently Large Areas Of The Wood Have Been Used For Logging. Beautiful When Dry And Very Muddy When Wet.Lots Of Free Parking. Woburn Abbey Is Nearby. Easily Accessible From Milton Keynes.Please Note: The Authorities That Preside Over Aspley Woods Have Now Put Up Signs Saying Dogs Must Be On-Lead In All Parts Of The Woods. Thanks To Mike For The Info. Church Rd Milton Lancashire KEYNES MK17 4.90 miles There Are Many Parking Locations. Best To Come Into Woburn Sands Village And Take Church Road. Follow Up The Road Until You Reach The Sandy Road With Parked Cars.

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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 6.40 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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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 7.97 miles

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 9.29 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Weather Forecast

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