Welcome to Holywell

Holywell is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the River Ivel and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Holywell is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Holywell is the Holywell Watermill, which dates back to the 18th century. The watermill was used to grind corn and was an important part of the local economy. Today, the watermill has been restored and is open to the public. Visitors can learn about the history of the watermill and see how it was used to grind corn.

Holywell is also home to the Holywell Nature Reserve, which is a popular destination for nature lovers. The nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the nature reserve and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The nature reserve is also a great place for birdwatching, with a variety of bird species to be seen.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 12.9°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Holywell School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Michael Simpson	Red Lion Close Cranfield Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0JA 01234750381 School Website
Cranfield Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Munday	Court Road Cranfield Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0DR 01234750261 School Website
Cranfield University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Sir Peter Gregson	Stafford Cripps Building No 41 Cranfield Bedfordshire MK43 0AL 1234750111 School Website
Shelton Lower School Foundation School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Anderson	Lower Shelton Road Marston Moretaine Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0LS 01234768269 School Website
North Crawley C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Wallace	Church Walk North Crawley Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire MK16 9LL 01234391282 School Website
Marston Moreteyne Vc School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Brian Storey	Church Walk Marston Moreteyne Bedfordshire MK43 0NE 1234768271 School Website
Thomas Johnson Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Bolger	Hurst Grove Lidlington Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0SB 01525402377 School Website
Wootton Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Carrie Mcmorn	Hall End Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9HT 01234767123 School Website
Kimberley 16 19 Stem College Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Tim Detheridge	Green Lane Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LY 01234762890
Wootton Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Chris Tavener	Bedford Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JT 01234768239 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 2.72 Miles

Ridgmont Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP 3.08 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 3.27 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 3.37 Miles

Woburn Sands Station Road, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, MK17 8UD 4.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J T Cars 01234 750005 5 Maple Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DW 0.58 Miles
Soden Executive Travel 01234 751834 57 Partridge Piece, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0BL 0.65 Miles
Ampthill Taxis 01525 841841 6 The Paddock, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0RW 2.96 Miles
Oakley Travel 01234 825460 45 Woodland Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LA 3.88 Miles
Minibuses (Milton Keynes) 01908 921002 1 Lasborough Rd, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0AB 4.23 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01234 853333 W End Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RU 4.68 Miles
Mk City Cars 01908 766111 6 Lillshall Avenue, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9FX 4.84 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01908 920078 Tongwell Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK15 0YA 4.84 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 5.19 Miles
Parker - The Chauffeur 01908 378776 44 Elgar Grove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8DY 5.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Reddy & Partners Branch 01234 750734	59 Bedford Road Marston Moretaine Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0LA
Marston Forest Healthcare 01234 750234	59 Bedford Road Marston Moretaine Bedford MK43 0LA
Brooklands Health Centre 01908 874444	Unit 3 Brooklands Health Centre Countess Way Brooklands, Milton Keynes MK10 7HN
Wootton Vale And Shortstown Surgery 01234 762500	Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr Fields Road, Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JJ
Milton Keynes Village Surg 01908 393979	Milton Keynes Vill Surg Griffith Gate, Middleton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK10 9BQ

Local Stores

Cranfield - High Street
57-67 High Street
Cranfield
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 0DP
01234 752454
Store Website
0.32 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Marston Moretaine
Unit 11 Marston Business Park Lower Hazeldines Marston Moretaine Bedfordshire MK43 0XT 01234 676110 marston.moretaine@medivet.co.uk Website 2.74 miles

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The Equine Dental Surgery
24 Lower End Road Wavendon Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8AN 07809 536741 equinedentalsurgery@gmail.com Website 3.18 miles

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Greensands Veterinary Clinic
67 Station Road Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8SH 01908 282 101 contact@greensandsvets.co.uk Website 4.20 miles
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Astonlee Veterinary Centre
Tickford Street Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire MK16 9BA 01908 611637 admin@astonlee.co.uk Website 4.70 miles

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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
Veterinary Hospital Fyfield Barrow Walnut Tree Local Centre Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK7 7AN 01908 397777 mkvetgroup@hotmail.com Website 4.92 miles
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Vets Now (Milton Keynes)
C/O Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Veterinary Hospital, Walnut Tree Local C Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK7 7AN 01908 509 500 miltonkeynesclinic@vets-now.com 4.92 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.56 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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Bancroft Park
This Is A Nice 1 Hour Walk, Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Allow Socializing. There Is A Roman Villa To Look Around, The Gravel Path Leads Around A Stream And Meadow Area. At The Bradwell End You Can Walk Up To The Concrete Cows, Although If Your Dog(S) Aren't Used To Being Off Leash Then Put Them On The Lead At That Point Due To A Busy Dual Carriageway (Monks Way). If You Continued Under Monks Way, You Can Follow The Redway To Bradwell Abbey, A Norman Abbey With A Chapel Still Standing. Back Toward Bancroft There Is A Small Wooded Area Following The Railway Back Into The Park. Squirrels, Rabbits, Jays, Woodpeckers And Other Birds Can Be Seen/Heard. Bancroft Park 2 Constantine Way Lancashire 8.25 miles Bancrofft Park

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 9.07 miles

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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 9.44 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 9.69 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 10.82 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	21.7°C	20.3°C	19.1°C	18.1°C	20.5°C	27.7°C	31.8°C	33.2°C	32.8°C	29.7°C	27.2°C	26.1°C

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