Welcome to Kempston West End

Kempston West End is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the western outskirts of the town of Kempston and is bordered by the River Great Ouse to the west. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its peaceful and rural setting.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Kempston West End was a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and fields surrounding the village. Today, the village is still surrounded by farmland, and many of the original buildings and structures from the past can still be seen.

Despite its rural setting, Kempston West End is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities. The village is located just a few miles from the town of Bedford, which has a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village is also close to major road networks, making it easy to travel to other parts of the country. Overall, Kempston West End is a charming and peaceful village that offers a great quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Thundery outbreaks in nearby

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -2.4°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Daubeney Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mr John Linehan
Orchard Street
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 7PS
01234400111
School Website
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
Camestone Lower School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Hackett
Jowitt Avenue
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8NW
01234855587
School Website
Grange Academy
Academy Special Converter
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mr Rachel Timms
Halsey Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8AU
01234407100
School Website
Bedford Road Lower School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Lindsay Gould
Hillgrounds Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8QH
01234851011
School Website
Greys Education Centre
Academy Alternative Provision Converter
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mr Catherine Assink
Manor Drive
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 7AB
01234408477
Balliol Lower School
Community School
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Youngman
Balliol Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 7ER
01234300601
School Website
St Johns School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Charlotte Wood
Austin Canons
Bedford Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8AA
01234345565
School Website
Peter Pan Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-5
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Smith
Edward Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9DR
01234350864
School Website
Cauldwell School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Judith Apps
Edward Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9DR
1234301400
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford St Johns
Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
1.34 Miles
Bedford
Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
1.46 Miles
Kempston Hardwick
Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT
1.99 Miles
Stewartby
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
3.34 Miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire)
Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH
4.69 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Total Cars
01234 290410
58 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PS
0.78 Miles
One Atlas Cars
01234 350112
162 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NP
0.92 Miles
Direct Cars
01234 403023
19 Elstow Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NU
1.05 Miles
Ambassador Cars
01234 345151
22 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
1.43 Miles
Eagle Cars
01234 344444
90 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH
1.44 Miles
Key Cars Private Hire
01234 268888
68B Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH
1.44 Miles
Bedford Taxi's
01234 266516
Ashburnham Rd Railway Station, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
1.44 Miles
Chryslux Executive Travel
01234 357465
18 Muirfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4FB
1.46 Miles
3 Star Cars
01234 333333
113A Midland Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DA
1.49 Miles
Pride Cars
01234 313233
2 Priory Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HS
1.49 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Farrer Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Springfield Centre
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Chantry Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Road Kempston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashdale Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office St Johns Street
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Cosmic Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montgomery Court Walcourt Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harter Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillgrounds Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Singer Way
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Singer Way
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hillesden Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Cater Street Branch Surgery
1 Cater Street
Kempston
Bedford
MK42 8DR
King Street Surgery
01234 852222
273 Bedford Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8QD
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
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Local Stores

Kempston
12-14 St. Johns Street
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8EP
01234 854133
Store Website
0.50 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
0.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
0.46 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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
1.36 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 0PR
01234 262 050
bedford@vets4pets.com
Website
1.46 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
1.47 miles
Amenities
Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Scott Veterinary Clinic (Wixams)
Seasons Garden Centre
Bedford Road
Wilstead
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 3HU
01234 742423
wixams@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk
2.05 miles
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 7HN
01234 261839
info@acornhousevets.co.uk
Website
2.89 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
6.03 miles

Location
what3words
processor.anchovies.warping
Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields
Wood
6.11 miles

Location
what3words
wicket.tweeted.matchbox
Biggleswade Commons
Lovely Walk Next To A River. Lotts Of Swans And Other Wildlife. Pretty Sure We Saw An Otter. The Walk Can Last Hours. Free Carpark At Weekend And Bank Holiday.
20 Royal Oak Cl
Biggleswade
Lancashire
SG18 0BQ
9.52 miles

Location
what3words
triads.pampered.swanky
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
9.95 miles

Location
what3words
headstone.chip.crafted
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
10.27 miles

Location
what3words
fault.cuddling.rudder
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
10.95 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.
Location
what3words
crescendo.enlarge.rail
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Weather Forecast

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