Welcome to Cotton End

Cotton End is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Bedford and is home to a population of around 500 people. Cotton End is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable features of Cotton End is its beautiful church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a popular destination for visitors to the village and is often used for weddings and other special events. The church is surrounded by a peaceful churchyard, which is the final resting place of many of the village's residents.

Cotton End is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The village hall is a hub of activity and is used for a variety of events, including community meetings, exercise classes, and children's parties. The pub, The Three Tuns, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub fare and a range of drinks. Overall, Cotton End is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 14.3°C

Feels Like: 14°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cotton End Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Headland	High Road Cotton End Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3AA 01234740100 School Website
Shortstown Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Cottam	Beauvais Square Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GS 1234740881 School Website
Wilstead Lower School Foundation School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Caron Brown	Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3BX 01234302303 School Website
Lakeview School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Normanton	School Lane Off Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6BH 01234741653 School Website
Elstow School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Ciantar	Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9GP 1234302300 School Website
Bedford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Chris Deller	Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TR 01234301500 School Website
Haynes Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hearn	Foresters Close Haynes Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3PR 01234381225 School Website
Wixams Tree Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanna Neate	Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6BA 1234608960 School Website
Wixams Academy Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Paul Spyropoulos	Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6BA 1234608950 School Website
Cople Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Buisson	Willington Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TH 01234838827 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 3.26 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 3.33 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 3.80 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 4.84 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 5.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K Cars 01234 381500 The Yard, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ 2.68 Miles
One Atlas Cars 01234 350112 162 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NP 2.73 Miles
Direct Cars 01234 403023 19 Elstow Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NU 2.80 Miles
Total Cars 01234 290410 58 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PS 2.92 Miles
Homer Cars Ltd 01234 511111 12 Fenlake Rd Ind Est/Fenlake Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HB 2.94 Miles
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 3.07 Miles
Dickybows Cars 07753 331654 41 Wendover Dr, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9QY 3.09 Miles
Bedford Taxis Fastline 01234 811811 George Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3SG 3.12 Miles
Ambassador Cars 01234 345151 22 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD 3.29 Miles
A1 Cars 01234 364444 25 Mill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EU 3.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Post Office Hall Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littleworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southcote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Quantrelle Court Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beauvais Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Harrowden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cople Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Cotton End Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Luton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Outside Co-Op Store Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dane Lane Loop Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shortstown Medical Centre 01234 743000	2-6 Beauvais Square Shortstown Bedfordshire MK42 0GS
Wilstead Methodist Church	Whitworth Way Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DX
Dr Hyder	The Branch Surgery Abbey Fields Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9GP
Elstow Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Abbey Fields Elstow Bedford MK42 9GP
Pc Ext Access Bedoc 01234 889088	Elstow Medical Centre Abbeyfields Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9GP

Local Stores

FR Wixams
147 Brooklands Avenue
Wixams
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 6AE
01234 740404
Store Website
1.86 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Southgate
Euro Garages
London Road
Southgate
MK42 0NX
01234 273103
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic (Wixams)
Seasons Garden Centre Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HU 01234 742423 wixams@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 1.98 miles


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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0PR 01234 262 050 bedford@vets4pets.com Website 2.63 miles
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Animals Treated
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Alban Retail Park London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NW 01234 349591 bedford@jollyes.co.uk 2.95 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Bedford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit J Interchange Retail Park Racemeadows Way, Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AZ 01234 360343 bedford@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.02 miles
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The Scott Veterinary Clinic
405 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DS 01234 261 622 admin@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7HN 01234 261839 info@acornhousevets.co.uk Website 4.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.93 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 3.39 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

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 6.40 miles

Location what3words triads.pampered.swanky

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 6.66 miles

Location what3words headstone.chip.crafted

Millennium Woods Henlow
A Lovely Walk Which Starts At A Free Public Car Park. Head For The Bridge Which Leads To A Path Along A Stream, And Then To Open Countryside. 7 Gardeners Ln Henlow Lancashire SG16 6DJ 7.01 miles

Location what3words fault.cuddling.rudder

Etonbury Woods And Nature Reserve
This Walk Is Part Of Teh Etonbury Green Wheel Walk In Stotfold. There Is Walk Through Woods And Then By The Stream. Lots Of Areas Of Off Lead Areas. Stotfold Rd Arlesey Lancashire SG15 6XS 8.85 miles Parking Is Either On Stofold Road Or In The Car Park Of Teh Fox And Duck. Follow The Path Down Past The School Then You Will Come To The Walk

Location what3words closet.homelands.tidal

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	26.7°C	25.7°C	25°C	24.5°C	26.3°C	29.8°C	32.3°C	32.7°C	31°C	29.7°C	26°C	24.6°C
Feels Like	28.9°C	27.9°C	27.2°C	26.6°C	28.9°C	35.5°C	40.2°C	39.7°C	37.3°C	35.8°C	29.7°C	27.6°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23.1°C	21.1°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	21.5°C	22.5°C	23.5°C	24°C	25.3°C	26.5°C	25.2°C	23.5°C
Feels Like	25.7°C	21.1°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	21.5°C	25°C	26°C	26.6°C	28°C	29.6°C	27.9°C	25.8°C

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Mist	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	23.2°C	23.2°C	23.2°C	23°C	25.5°C	28.4°C	30.9°C	31.7°C	31.1°C	29.6°C	26.7°C	24.4°C
Feels Like	25.6°C	25.5°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	28.3°C	32.4°C	36.3°C	36.7°C	35.3°C	33.2°C	29.5°C	26.8°C

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