Welcome to Kempston Hardwick

Kempston Hardwick is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of Bedford and is surrounded by the villages of Kempston, Wootton, and Stewartby. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and rural setting.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was known as "Chenesitone". It was later renamed Kempston Hardwick in the 19th century after the Kempston family who owned the land. The village was primarily an agricultural community until the 20th century when it became more industrialized with the opening of the Stewartby brickworks and the construction of the Marston Vale railway line.

Today, Kempston Hardwick is a quiet and picturesque village with a few local amenities including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. It is also conveniently located near the A421 and A428, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 12.9°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Broadmead Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Horobin	Park Crescent Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9NN 01234768318 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
Marston Vale Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Estelle Jennings	The Crescent Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9NH 1234768224 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
Springfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stewart Cowie	Orchard Street Kempston 104 Orchard Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7LJ 1234306000 School Website
Daubeney Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr John Linehan	Orchard Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7PS 01234400111 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 0.70 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 2.01 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 2.96 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 3.42 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 3.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oakley Travel 01234 825460 45 Woodland Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LA 2.23 Miles
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 2.64 Miles
One Atlas Cars 01234 350112 162 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NP 2.70 Miles
Total Cars 01234 290410 58 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PS 2.74 Miles
Direct Cars 01234 403023 19 Elstow Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NU 2.90 Miles
Homer Cars Ltd 01234 511111 12 Fenlake Rd Ind Est/Fenlake Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HB 3.37 Miles
Ambassador Cars 01234 345151 22 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD 3.50 Miles
Chryslux Executive Travel 01234 357465 18 Muirfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4FB 3.52 Miles
Key Cars Private Hire 01234 268888 68B Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH 3.66 Miles
Eagle Cars 01234 344444 90 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH 3.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dane Lane Loop 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
Manor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crancott Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wixam Retirement Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office High Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stewartby Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Luton Road 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
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 Way (Old Po) 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
Chapel End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peartree View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Singer Way Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wilstead Methodist Church	Whitworth Way Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DX
Wootton Vale And Shortstown Surgery 01234 762500	Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr Fields Road, Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JJ
St John's Branch Surgery	16 St. Johns Street Kempston Bedford MK42 8EP
Kings House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	King's House 245 Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9AZ
Kings House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	King's House 245 Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9AZ

Local Stores

FR Wixams
147 Brooklands Avenue
Wixams
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 6AE
01234 740404
Store Website
1.06 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
2.3 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 0.92 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 1.90 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 2.75 miles

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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0PR 01234 262 050 bedford@vets4pets.com Website 3.12 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Alban Retail Park London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NW 01234 349591 bedford@jollyes.co.uk 3.35 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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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 3.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 4.33 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 4.62 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 8.68 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

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 8.74 miles

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

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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 8.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	20.2°C	19.1°C	17°C	16°C	19.2°C	23°C	28.4°C	29.4°C	29.1°C	27.1°C	27.8°C	23.2°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	19.1°C	17°C	16°C	19.2°C	24.6°C	30.3°C	30.7°C	30.1°C	28.1°C	26.2°C	25.2°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	21.7°C	20.3°C	19.1°C	18.1°C	20.5°C	26.4°C	30.1°C	31.4°C	31.1°C	28.4°C	25.8°C	25°C
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

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	24.2°C	23°C	21.9°C	21.1°C	21.9°C	24.5°C	28.5°C	31°C	30.9°C	28.6°C	24.9°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	25.7°C	25°C	21.9°C	21.1°C	21.9°C	27°C	32.2°C	33.8°C	32.4°C	29.3°C	26.5°C	25.5°C

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