Welcome to Harrold

Harrold is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the River Great Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Saxon times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the 13th-century St. Peter's Church, which is a Grade I listed building and is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the country.

The village of Harrold has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The annual Harrold Festival is a popular event that brings together residents and visitors alike for a weekend of music, food, and entertainment. The village also has a number of local shops, pubs, and restaurants, which provide a range of services and amenities for residents and visitors.

Harrold is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with many opportunities for walking, cycling, and fishing in the surrounding countryside. The River Great Ouse is a particularly popular spot for fishing, and there are several local fishing clubs that offer memberships to visitors. The village is also home to a number of nature reserves and wildlife habitats, which provide a haven for a range of rare and endangered species. Overall, Harrold is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of history, community, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder

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Local Schools

School Details
Harrold Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Debonair Brown
The Green
Harrold
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 7DB
1234720346
School Website
Carlton Vc Lower School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Bevis
The Moor
Carlton
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 7JR
01234720281
School Website
Turvey Lower School
Foundation School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Sharon Coles
May Road
Turvey
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 8DY
01234881259
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
Lavendon School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Watson
High Street
Lavendon
Olney
Buckinghamshire
MK46 4HA
01234712680
School Website
Bozeat Community Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gareth Rust
Harrold Road
Bozeat
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN29 7LP
1933663840
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
Christopher Reeves C Of E Va Lower School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Bush
Hinwick Road
Podington
Wellingborough
Bedfordshire
NN29 7HU
01933353531
School Website
Hinwick Hall College
Miscellaneous
Ages:16-99
Hinwick
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN29 7JD
1993312470
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford
Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
7.21 Miles
Wellingborough
Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA
7.56 Miles
Bedford St Johns
Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
7.75 Miles
Kempston Hardwick
Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT
9.30 Miles
Stewartby
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
9.55 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bozeat Private Hire
01933 666365
27 Little Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7HW
3.03 Miles
Trotters Hire
01234 713258
15 Yardley Rd, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DX
4.99 Miles
Steve's Private Hire
01234 713437
61 Moores Hill, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DY
5.00 Miles
Rds Executive Cars
01234 240632
2 The Maltings, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4AT
5.13 Miles
Maureens Cars
01234 712294
46 Elmlea Dr, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5HX
5.24 Miles
Compass Cars
01933 413247
71 Wollaston Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DA
5.68 Miles
Blue Corner Cars Ltd
01933 355555
15 High St South, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0QU
5.98 Miles
Town And Country Cars
01234 853333
W End Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RU
6.00 Miles
Ken's Taxis
01933 319113
61 Park Av, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9NP
6.03 Miles
Alco Taxis Ltd
01933 412222
22 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YT
6.11 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Post Office High Street
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New Road
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Odell Road
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Post Office Bridge End
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Special Mailbox:
The Moor
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High Street
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The Bell Horsefair Lane
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Tannery Lane
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High Street
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Grange Road
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Turvey Loop
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Special Mailbox:
Bedford Road
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West End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Post Office Lavendon
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Tandys Close
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Harrold Medical Practice
01234 720225
Harrold Medical Practice
Peach's Close, Harrold
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 7DX
Brookside Medical Centre
1 Brookside
Bozeat
Wellingborough
NN29 7NJ
Sharnbrook Surgery
01234 781392
The Surgery
Templars Way
Sharnbrook
Bedfordshire
MK44 1PZ
Wollaston And Bozeat Surgeries
01933 664214
Wollaston Surgery
163 London Rd, Wollaston
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN29 7QS
Wollaston Surgery
163 London Road
Wollaston
Wellingborough
NN29 7QS
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Local Stores

Harrold
66 High Street
Harrold
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 7DA
01234 720577
Store Website
0.05 miles
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SPAR - Croyland Motors
Croyland Motors
Northampton Road
Rushden
NN10 6GA
01933 413415
Store Website
6.7 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
3.33 miles
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Willow Veterinary Centres
5 High Street
Olney
Buckinghamshire
MK46 4EB
01234 711473
surgery@willowvet.demon.co.uk
Website
5.05 miles
Amenities
Client car park

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Newport Pagnell Clinic open today 8.00 to 13.00
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Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street
Clapham
Bedfordshire
MK41 6AG
01234865586
Website
5.71 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Northlands Veterinary Group
22 Church Street
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 9YT
01536 485543
rushden@northlands-vets.co.uk
Website
6.12 miles
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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Rushden Vets
Rushden Vets
163-165A Wellingborough Road
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 9TA
01933 314199
contact@rushdenvets.co.uk
Website
6.28 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
6.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

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
5.68 miles

Well Sign Posted
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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
5.84 miles

Location
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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
6.28 miles

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Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment.
Park View
Washbrook Ln
Ecton
Northampton
NN6 0QX
8.85 miles

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Salcey Forest
There Are Various Walks Available From Walks On Pathed Areas To Going Off The Main Track Into The Woods Requiring Your Wellies! Maps Of The Different Walks Are Available At The Cafe. Parking Is Paid At The Main Car Park By The Cafe And Children's Play Area Or You Can Park For Free At The Horse Box Parking If There Is Room. The Children's Play Area Is Very Good For Little Ones And There Is Also A Tree Top Walk. The Dogs Can Go Off Lead All The Way Round.
Salcey Forest
Hartwell
Northampton
Lancashire
NN7 2HX
10.33 miles

Location
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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available
270 A45
Ringstead
Wellingborough
NN9 6EQ
10.54 miles

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