Welcome to Houghton Conquest

Houghton Conquest is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles south-west of Bedford and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Houghton Conquest is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning tower and spire. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic building in the village is Houghton House, which was built in the 17th century. The house is now in ruins but is still a popular attraction for visitors to the village.

Houghton Conquest is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Overall, Houghton Conquest is a charming village with a rich history and a welcoming community.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Houghton Conquest Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Miss Julie Heaslip	High Street Houghton Conquest Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3LL 01234740202 School Website
Marston Vale Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Estelle Jennings	The Crescent Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9NH 1234768224 School Website
Wilstead Lower School Foundation School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Caron Brown	Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3BX 01234302303 School Website
Broadmead Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Horobin	Park Crescent Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9NN 01234768318 School Website
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
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
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
Maulden Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Dwyer	Church Road Maulden Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2AU 01525402286 School Website
Russell Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicolette Walker	Queens Road Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TD 01525755664 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 1.88 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 2.30 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 2.59 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 3.96 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 4.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 1.62 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 2.70 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 3.20 Miles
Oakley Travel 01234 825460 45 Woodland Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LA 3.29 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 3.72 Miles
Ampthill Taxis 01525 841841 6 The Paddock, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0RW 3.89 Miles
One Atlas Cars 01234 350112 162 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NP 3.96 Miles
K Cars 01234 381500 The Yard, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ 3.97 Miles
Total Cars 01234 290410 58 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PS 4.02 Miles
Cab Xl Flitwick 07957 574545 16 The Thinnings, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DY 4.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Post Office High Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crancott Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
How End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rousbury Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazelwood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Cotton End Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stewartby Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Stewartby Way (Old Po) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dane Lane Loop Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Outside Co-Op Store Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandyacres Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wilstead Methodist Church	Whitworth Way Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DX
Greensand Surgery (Ampthill) 01525 631390	Greensand Surgery The Health Ctr, Oliver St Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2SB
Oliver Street Surgery 01525 631395	The Health Centre Oliver Street, Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2SB
Houghton Close Surgery 01525 300898	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Hillton Pcn 01525 844991	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Amphtill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG

Local Stores

Stewartby
Clay Avenue
Stewartby
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 9SU
01234 225034
Store Website
1.75 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic (Wixams)
Seasons Garden Centre Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HU 01234 742423 wixams@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 1.92 miles


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Ampthill Veterinary Centre
Ground Floor 2 Church Street Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2EH 01525 582002 info@ampthillvets.co.uk Website 2.27 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 2.85 miles

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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 3.23 miles
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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 3.83 miles
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Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 4.17 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 3.52 miles

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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 4.11 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 7.36 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 7.42 miles Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.

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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 8.17 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 8.29 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.6°C	10.2°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

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Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
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