Welcome to Hulcote

Hulcote is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Bedford and 3 miles north-east of Woburn. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Hulcote Manor. The village is also known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly community.

Hulcote has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln. Over the years, the village has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet John Milton, who lived in nearby Chalfont St Giles. Today, Hulcote is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the area's history and natural beauty.

Despite its small size, Hulcote has a number of amenities for residents and visitors. The village has a pub, The Old Thatch, which serves traditional English food and drink. There is also a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings. Hulcote is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Husborne Crawley Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Willans	School Lane Husborne Crawley Bedfordshire MK43 0UZ 01525280232 School Website
Aspley Guise Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Brown	Spinney Lane Aspley Guise Bedfordshire MK17 8JT 01908582245 School Website
Swallowfield Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Brewer	Weathercock Close Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 8SL 01908582101 School Website
Fulbrook Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Clancy	Weathercock Lane Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 8NP 01908582022 School Website
Ridgmont Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Allison Jakes	High Street Ridgmont Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0TS 01525280236 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
Thomas Johnson Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Bolger	Hurst Grove Lidlington Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0SB 01525402377 School Website
Glebe Farm School Free Schools Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Shotton	Burney Drive Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8XY 1908794400 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
St Marys Wavendon C Of E Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Dicks	Walton Road Wavendon Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8LH 01908582182 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ridgmont Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP 1.10 Miles

Woburn Sands Station Road, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, MK17 8UD 2.04 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 2.41 Miles

Aspley Guise Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, MK17 8XF 2.84 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 3.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J T Cars 01234 750005 5 Maple Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DW 2.02 Miles
Ampthill Taxis 01525 841841 6 The Paddock, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0RW 2.54 Miles
Minibuses (Milton Keynes) 01908 921002 1 Lasborough Rd, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0AB 2.95 Miles
Soden Executive Travel 01234 751834 57 Partridge Piece, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0BL 3.07 Miles
Parker - The Chauffeur 01908 378776 44 Elgar Grove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8DY 3.35 Miles
Mk City Cars 01908 766111 6 Lillshall Avenue, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9FX 3.76 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01908 920078 Tongwell Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK15 0YA 4.22 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 4.58 Miles
Elephant Taxis 01525 712345 16 The Quantocks, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TQ 5.19 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 5.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Asplands Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Asplands Close Woburn Sands Milton Keynes MK17 8QP
Asplands Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Asplands Close Woburn Sands Milton Keynes MK17 8QP
Asplands Medical Centre 01908 582069	Asplands Medical Centre Wood Street, Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8QP
Brooklands Health Centre 01908 874444	Unit 3 Brooklands Health Centre Countess Way Brooklands, Milton Keynes MK10 7HN
Dr Logan & Partners	Eleanor Close Woburn Buckinghamshire MK17 9QU

Local Stores

Woburn Sands
25-27 High Street
Woburn Sands
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 8RF
01908 583233
Store Website
2.13 miles

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SPAR - Woburn
Patel - Woburn
17 Market Place
Woburn
MK17 9PZ
01525 290201
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Equine Dental Surgery
24 Lower End Road Wavendon Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8AN 07809 536741 equinedentalsurgery@gmail.com Website 1.31 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 1.95 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 3.28 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 3.28 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 3.89 miles

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The Pet Practice
Unit 5A Oak Grove Village Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK10 9SU 01908 605985 miltonkeynes@petpractice.co.uk Website 4.21 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 3.20 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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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 6.99 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 7.85 miles Bancrofft Park

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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
A Short (≪1 Mile) Circular Walk Around A Large Lake At A Former Sand Quarry Now A Nature Reserve With Plenty Of Water Play Opportunities In Fairly Clean Water (Due To Sand Base It Can Be A Bit Mucky!) ?? Mentmore Rd Lancashire 9.28 miles

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 9.48 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 9.71 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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