Welcome to Cross End

Cross End is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated near the town of Flitwick and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Cross End is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a small population and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions of Cross End is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a perfect place for walking and cycling. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits.

Cross End is a historic village with a rich heritage. The village has a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a number of old farmhouses. The village also has a strong agricultural tradition, with many of the local residents working in farming and related industries. Despite its small size, Cross End has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -1.6°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thurleigh Lower School Foundation School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Ms Kathy Augustine	High Street Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2DB 01234771252 School Website
Milton Ernest Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Virnuls	Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RF 01234822079 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
Pinchmill Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Coleman	The Old Road Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JD 01234781371 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
Riseley C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Pointon	Church Lane Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EL 01234708218 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
Oakley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Litchfield	Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE 1234822104 School Website
Kymbrook Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Kathy Augustine	Kimbolton Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HH 01234376266 School Website
Ursula Taylor Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Morrall	High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG 01234359128 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 5.39 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 5.79 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 8.75 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 9.83 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 10.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
County Cars 01234 262222 Murdock Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7PE 4.24 Miles
Cable Executive Chauffeur Cars 07956 565250 1 Sidmouth Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3BS 5.14 Miles
Js Cars 01234 270200 57A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 5.14 Miles
1 Atlas Cars 01234 343434 53A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 5.14 Miles
A1 Cabs 01234 346666 53A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 5.14 Miles
A2b Cars 01234 211111 27A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RB 5.15 Miles
Crown Cars Bedford Ltd 01234 351111 7A The Broadway, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TJ 5.22 Miles
24-7 Cars (Bedford) Ltd 01234 511247 11 North Pde/Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JF 5.24 Miles
Daytime Cars 01234 353530 57 Harpur St, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2SR 5.28 Miles
Anglia Cars 01234 320032 125A High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1NU 5.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office Thurleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Mills No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rushden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Radwell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office Church Lane / High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Close Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Odell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street West No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sharnbrook Surgery 01234 781392	The Surgery Templars Way Sharnbrook Bedfordshire MK44 1PZ
Priory Medical Centre 01234 262040	Priory Medical Practice 48 The Glebe Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6GA
Dr Kanungo	106 Tyne Crescent Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7UW
Bromham Branch	Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JT
Dr Saparamadu & Partners	Avoca House Molivers Lane Bromham Bedfordshire MK43 8JT

Local Stores

Sharnbrook
46 High St
Sharnbrook
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 1PF
01234 781255
Store Website
2.47 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Southgate
Euro Garages
London Road
Southgate
MK42 0NX
01234 273103
Store Website
6.2 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 2.43 miles


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Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6AG 01234865586 Website 3.70 miles
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Animals Treated
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7HN 01234 261839 info@acornhousevets.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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The Scott Veterinary Clinic
405 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DS 01234 261 622 admin@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 5.55 miles
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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 5.98 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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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 6.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 7.31 miles

Location what3words flattery.subplot.reviewed

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 9.08 miles

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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 9.11 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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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 9.80 miles

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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 10.55 miles Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.

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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 10.69 miles Well Sign Posted

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.1°C	16.1°C	10.8°C	7.3°C	7.5°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	16.9°C	18.1°C	9.3°C	5°C	5.2°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Heavy rain	Cloudy	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast
Temp	7.1°C	7.1°C	7°C	6.7°C	7.2°C	8.3°C	9.8°C	12.5°C	13°C	11.1°C	8.6°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	4.6°C	4.4°C	4.4°C	4.5°C	4.4°C	5.2°C	7.1°C	10.3°C	10.6°C	7.7°C	4.6°C	3.6°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	5°C	3.6°C	2.2°C	0.4°C	2°C	3.8°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	3.1°C	4.9°C	5.3°C
Feels Like	0.5°C	-0.6°C	-1.5°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	-0.8°C	2.1°C	1.6°C

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