Welcome to Hanscombe End

Hanscombe End is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Leighton Buzzard and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural living.

One of the main attractions of Hanscombe End is its proximity to the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The hills offer a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also close to the Grand Union Canal, which provides a picturesque setting for a leisurely walk or boat ride.

Despite its rural location, Hanscombe End is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities. The village is just a short drive from the M1 motorway, which provides easy access to London and the Midlands. The nearby town of Leighton Buzzard also has a train station, with regular services to London and other major cities. Overall, Hanscombe End is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.7°C

Feels Like: -2°C

Wind: 20.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Shillington Lower School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Woodham
Greenfields
Shillington
Hitchin
Bedfordshire
SG5 3NX
01462711637
School Website
Gravenhurst Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Debbie Randall
High Street
Gravenhurst
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4HY
01462711257
School Website
Orchard School & Nursery
Other Independent School
Head Teacher
Mrs Anne Burton
Higham Gobion Road
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4RB
1582882054
Esland Bedford School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-18
Head Teacher
Mr Rhett Cameron
54
Wrest Park
Silsoe
Bedfordshire
MK45 4HS
1525863805
School Website
Hexton Junior Mixed And Infant School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Samantha Squires
Hexton
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 3JL
01582881248
School Website
Meppershall Church Of England Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Caren Earp
107 High Street
Meppershall
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5LZ
1462813293
School Website
Pirton School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jenn Magdeburg
High Street
Pirton
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 3PS
01462712370
School Website
Ramsey Manor Lower School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mr Colin Moore
Manor Road
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4NS
1582881318
School Website
Arnold Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Roberts
Hexton Road
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4JZ
01582616400
School Website
Silsoe C Of E Vc Lower School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Boyle
High Street
Silsoe
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4ES
01525860247
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Flitwick
Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ
5.26 Miles
Harlington
Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD
5.31 Miles
Arlesey
Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
5.40 Miles
Hitchin
Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
5.50 Miles
Letchworth Garden City
Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
6.38 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis
01462 712643
11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ
1.42 Miles
Button Cars
01582 612864
Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS
2.61 Miles
Trident Private Hire
0800 731 4489
3/The Old Dairy, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PL
3.05 Miles
Solo Private Hire Ltd
01462 812320
Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AE
3.83 Miles
Alpha Taxis
01462 440909
23 North Pl, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NW
4.42 Miles
Jeanettes Village Cars
01462 811855
39 Broad Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5RL
4.50 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis
01525 758585
Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF
4.83 Miles
Castle Taxis
01462 432666
Unit 6/North End Business Centre/Bury Mead Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RT
4.89 Miles
Cabstar
0800 052 2152
37 Periwinkle Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1TZ
4.96 Miles
Executive Airport Cars
01462 612607
3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP
5.03 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Apsley Road Sg5 3Lu
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Hillfoot End Sg5 3Nr
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Shillington Post Office Sg5 3Lp
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Priority Mailbox:
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Higham Gobian Sg5 3Hr
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Woodmer Close Sg5 3Pl
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Upton End Sg5 3Pj
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High Street
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Clophill Road
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Campton Road
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Hexton Sg5 3Jb
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Pegsdon Sg5 3Jz
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Church End
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Barton Rd Silsoe
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Norman Road / Windsor Road Jcn
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Great Green Sg5 3Qb
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr A Sulakshana & Partners
01582 528700
The Surgery
Hexton Road
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedfordshire
MK45 4TA
Dr Carragher And Neal And Akhtar
01462 850305
109 Station Road
Lower Stondon
Henlow
Bedfordshire
SG16 6JJ
Chicksands Medical Centre
Chicksands Medical Centre
Building 106
Bunyan Road, Chicksands
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5PR
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
SG17 5FS
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
SG17 5FS
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Local Stores

Silsoe - Mander Farm Road
Mander Farm Road Barton Way
Silsoe
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4DS
01525 862289
Store Website
2.34 miles
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SPAR - Shefford
11 Ampthill Road
Shefford
SG17 5BE
01462 628628
Store Website
3.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Davies Veterinary Specialists
Manor Farm Business Park
Higham Gobion
Hertfordshire
SG5 3HR
01582 883950
info@vetspecialists.co.uk
Website
0.90 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Referrals only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road
Barton Le Clay
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4LP
01582 612604
reception@vetlinks.co.uk
Website
2.49 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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Vets Now Barton Le Clay
125 Bedford Road
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedfordshire
MK45 4LP
01582 967089
bartonleclay@vets-now.com
Website
2.49 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road
Lower Stondon
Bedfordshire
SG16 6EA
Website
3.33 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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24hr Emergency Service
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24hr Emergency Service
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24hr Emergency Service
Sat09:0012:00
24hr Emergency Service
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Berry House Veterinary Practice
23 Clifton Road
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5AE
01462 812746
3.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway
Flitwick
Bedfordshire
MK45 1DJ
01525 714892
flitwick@medivet.co.uk
Website
5.15 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd
Hitchin
Lancashire
SG5 3JT
2.41 miles

Live And Let Live Pub
Location
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Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views.
Hitchin
Lancashire
2.47 miles

Location
what3words
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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
2.70 miles

Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.
Barton Hills Nature Reserve
Amazing Hills And Valleys Make This Place A Worth While Visit. Park For Free On Church Lane And Walk Up The Lane. There Are Several Pathways To Choose From. You Can See The Massive Peak From Here And I Took This Path Along The Field To The Reserve. Its High Up With Steep Paths And Steps. You Will Need To Be Reasonably Fit. But The Views Over The Valley Are Worth It. It's Like A Mini Peak District. There Is A Wood And Stream At The Bottom With Flatter Paths. I Enjoyed The Slim Paths Running Around The Hills. Wild Ponies Roam. If You Enjoy A Challenge, Try It.
18 Church Rd
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedford
MK45 4LA
2.74 miles

Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.
Location
what3words
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Oughtenhead Common
A Huge Expanse Of Fields And Protected Nature Reserves. There Is A Small Car Park Which Would Fit Around 6-8 Cars At The Start Of The Playing Field Then Many Turnstiles On To Various Difference Tracks. Some Ponds, Chalk Pits And River Areas. A Great All Rounder!
Oughtonhead Nature Reserve
Pirton
3.76 miles

Location
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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields
Wood
4.15 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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