Welcome to Eastcotts

Eastcotts is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Bedford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is a close-knit community.

One of the main attractions in Eastcotts is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The church is also home to a number of historical artifacts, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is still in use today and holds regular services.

Eastcotts is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes through the surrounding countryside. The village also has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Eastcotts is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hastingsbury Business And Enterprise College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Karen Bateman	Hill Rise Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7EB 01234290900 School Website
Ridgeway School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Munday	Hill Rise Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7EB 01234402402 School Website
Balliol Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Youngman	Balliol Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7ER 01234300601 School Website
Springfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stewart Cowie	Orchard Street Kempston 104 Orchard Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7LJ 1234306000 School Website
Wootton Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Chris Tavener	Bedford Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JT 01234768239 School Website
Daubeney Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr John Linehan	Orchard Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7PS 01234400111 School Website
Kempston Rural Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms A Stanbridge	Martell Drive Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7FJ 01234854286 School Website
Greys Education Centre Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Assink	Manor Drive Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AB 01234408477
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 0.68 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 1.97 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 2.71 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 2.86 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 3.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oakley Travel 01234 825460 45 Woodland Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LA 1.13 Miles
Total Cars 01234 290410 58 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PS 2.05 Miles
One Atlas Cars 01234 350112 162 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NP 2.11 Miles
Chryslux Executive Travel 01234 357465 18 Muirfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4FB 2.29 Miles
Direct Cars 01234 403023 19 Elstow Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NU 2.30 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01234 853333 W End Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RU 2.68 Miles
Ambassador Cars 01234 345151 22 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD 2.79 Miles
Homer Cars Ltd 01234 511111 12 Fenlake Rd Ind Est/Fenlake Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HB 2.79 Miles
Eagle Cars 01234 344444 90 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH 2.84 Miles
Key Cars Private Hire 01234 268888 68B Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH 2.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Manor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Singer Way Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Singer Way Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Williamson Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilkinson Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chantry Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harter Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Wootton Bedford Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eugster Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office St Johns Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Springfield Centre Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Keeley Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farrer Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wootton Vale And Shortstown Surgery 01234 762500	Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr Fields Road, Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JJ
St John's Branch Surgery	16 St. Johns Street Kempston Bedford MK42 8EP
King Street Surgery 01234 852222	273 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8QD
Cater Street Branch Surgery	1 Cater Street Kempston Bedford MK42 8DR
Kings House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	King's House 245 Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9AZ

Local Stores

Kempston
12-14 St. Johns Street
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8EP
01234 854133
Store Website
1.30 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.06 miles
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Scott Veterinary Clinic (Wixams)
Seasons Garden Centre Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HU 01234 742423 wixams@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 1.58 miles


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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 2.26 miles
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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0PR 01234 262 050 bedford@vets4pets.com Website 2.64 miles
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Medivet Marston Moretaine
Unit 11 Marston Business Park Lower Hazeldines Marston Moretaine Bedfordshire MK43 0XT 01234 676110 marston.moretaine@medivet.co.uk Website 2.70 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 2.76 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 5.55 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

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 5.73 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 9.67 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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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 9.81 miles

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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 9.86 miles

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Barton Hills Nature Reserve
The Barton Hills Nature Reserve Is In The Heart Of The Chilterns. The Valleys And Hills That Make Up This Beautiful Nature Reserve Make It Well Worth A Visit. This 2-Mile Route Is Located Near Barton-Le-Clay. MK45 4LA 9.89 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

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