Welcome to Elstow

Elstow is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately two miles south of Bedford town centre and is known for its historic significance. The village is home to the famous Elstow Abbey, which was founded in the 11th century by the Benedictine monks. The abbey is now a museum and attracts visitors from all over the world who come to learn about its rich history.

Apart from the abbey, Elstow is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. The nearby River Great Ouse also offers opportunities for fishing and boating. Elstow is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving delicious local cuisine and drinks.

Elstow has a strong sense of community and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Elstow Country Show and the Elstow Christmas Fayre. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall, which is used for a variety of activities and events. Overall, Elstow is a charming and historic village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Daubeney Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr John Linehan	Orchard Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7PS 01234400111 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
Camestone Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Nick Hackett	Jowitt Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NW 01234855587 School Website
Shackleton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Andie Benbrahim	Pearcey Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9LZ 1234352912 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
Cherry Trees Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Smith	Hawkins Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9LS 01234354788 School Website
Kings Oak Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Morley-Smith	Oak Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0HH 01234220480 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
Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 1.66 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 1.86 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 2.09 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 3.47 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 4.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
One Atlas Cars 01234 350112 162 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NP 0.93 Miles
Total Cars 01234 290410 58 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PS 1.04 Miles
Direct Cars 01234 403023 19 Elstow Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NU 1.11 Miles
Homer Cars Ltd 01234 511111 12 Fenlake Rd Ind Est/Fenlake Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HB 1.55 Miles
Ambassador Cars 01234 345151 22 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD 1.73 Miles
Key Cars Private Hire 01234 268888 68B Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH 1.97 Miles
Eagle Cars 01234 344444 90 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH 1.97 Miles
Pride Cars 01234 313233 2 Priory Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HS 2.03 Miles
3 Star Cars 01234 333333 113A Midland Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DA 2.03 Miles
A1 Cars 01234 364444 25 Mill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EU 2.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Peartree View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbeyfields Elstow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elstow Post Office High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Post Office Springfield Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kelvin Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Meadowsweet Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chantry Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ampthill Road (Near Muswell Road Jcn) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Kings House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	King's House 245 Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9AZ
Kings House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	King's House 245 Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9AZ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Elstow Road
3 Elstow Road
Bedford
MK42 9NU
01234 272852
Store Website
1.1 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 0.88 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 1.16 miles


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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0PR 01234 262 050 bedford@vets4pets.com Website 1.28 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 1.53 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 2.51 miles
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The Scott Veterinary Clinic
405 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DS 01234 261 622 admin@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 2.98 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 4.88 miles

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 5.02 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 8.46 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 8.79 miles

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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 9.11 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 10.21 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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