Welcome to Little Odell

Little Odell is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north-west of the town of Rushden and 10 miles east of the city of Northampton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church. Little Odell has a population of around 200 people and is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other.

The village of Little Odell has a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The name "Odell" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "wad" and "hyll," meaning "ford on a hill." The village was once home to a number of mills, including a watermill and a windmill, which were used for grinding corn and producing flour. Today, Little Odell is a peaceful and picturesque village that is popular with walkers and cyclists who come to explore the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Little Odell has a number of amenities for residents and visitors. The village has a pub, The Bell Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. There is also a village hall that hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete. Little Odell is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The village is also within easy reach of the M1 motorway, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Local Schools

School	Details
Harrold Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Debonair Brown	The Green Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DB 1234720346 School Website
Carlton Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Bevis	The Moor Carlton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JR 01234720281 School Website
Sharnbrook Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Raku	Odell Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1JL 01234782211 School Website
Pinchmill Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Coleman	The Old Road Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JD 01234781371 School Website
Sharnbrook John Gibbard Lower School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Ms Hannah Bennett	High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234781328 School Website
Christopher Reeves C Of E Va Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bush	Hinwick Road Podington Wellingborough Bedfordshire NN29 7HU 01933353531 School Website
Hinwick Hall College Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Hinwick Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN29 7JD 1993312470
Turvey Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Coles	May Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DY 01234881259 School Website
Bozeat Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Rust	Harrold Road Bozeat Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN29 7LP 1933663840 School Website
Milton Ernest Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Virnuls	Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RF 01234822079 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 7.05 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 7.40 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 7.59 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 9.45 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 9.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bozeat Private Hire 01933 666365 27 Little Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7HW 3.62 Miles
Blue Corner Cars Ltd 01933 355555 15 High St South, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0QU 5.37 Miles
Compass Cars 01933 413247 71 Wollaston Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DA 5.39 Miles
Ken's Taxis 01933 319113 61 Park Av, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9NP 5.46 Miles
Alco Taxis Ltd 01933 412222 22 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YT 5.49 Miles
Gps Taxis 01933 355055 126 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PD 5.74 Miles
Brian's Taxi Services 01933 418282 126 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PD 5.74 Miles
Trotters Hire 01234 713258 15 Yardley Rd, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DX 5.96 Miles
Steve's Private Hire 01234 713437 61 Moores Hill, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DY 5.97 Miles
Brians Taxis And Minibuses 01933 411410 8 Peck Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BD 6.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Bell Horsefair Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Post Office High Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Post Office Bridge End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harrold Medical Practice 01234 720225	Harrold Medical Practice Peach's Close, Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DX
Sharnbrook Surgery 01234 781392	The Surgery Templars Way Sharnbrook Bedfordshire MK44 1PZ
Brookside Medical Centre	1 Brookside Bozeat Wellingborough NN29 7NJ
Wollaston Surgery	163 London Road Wollaston Wellingborough NN29 7QS
Wollaston And Bozeat Surgeries 01933 664214	Wollaston Surgery 163 London Rd, Wollaston Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN29 7QS

Local Stores

Harrold
66 High Street
Harrold
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 7DA
01234 720577
Store Website
0.93 miles

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SPAR - Croyland Motors
Croyland Motors
Northampton Road
Rushden
NN10 6GA
01933 413415
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic (Sharnbrook)
44 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234 782204 sharnbrook@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 2.37 miles


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Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6AG 01234865586 Website 5.42 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
22 Church Street Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9YT 01536 485543 rushden@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 5.50 miles

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Rushden Vets
Rushden Vets 163-165A Wellingborough Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9TA 01933 314199 contact@rushdenvets.co.uk Website 5.71 miles
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Willow Veterinary Centres
5 High Street Olney Buckinghamshire MK46 4EB 01234 711473 surgery@willowvet.demon.co.uk Website 6.02 miles
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Newport Pagnell Clinic open today 8.00 to 13.00
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Rushden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Crown Way Retail Park Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6BT 01933 35290 rushden@vets4pets.com Website 6.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wymington Spinney
Pleasant Walk Along Public Footpaths Through Woodland And Across Arable Land Between Wymington, Rushden And Irchester. There Are A Number Of Clearly Visible Loops. Short, Medium Or Longer. Lovely. Ores Across To Farndish And Podington. Dog Friendly Pub In Wymington.Very Popular With Dog Walkers But Please Pick Up After Your Pet And Take Any Litter To The Nearest Bin! Can Be Very Muddy And Slippery So Waterproofs And Wellies Are A Good Idea! 63 Whitefriars Rushden NN10 9PE 5.33 miles

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Irchester Country Park
Old Ironstone Quarry. Jungle Park Activities For Children. Short And Long Trails Through 83 Hectares Of Woodland. On And Off Lead Walks. 89 Gipsy Ln Irchester Wellingborough NN29 7DJ 6.10 miles

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Castle Ashby Gardens
We Had A Nice Day With Our Dog At Castle Ashby Gardens. Walk Through The Well Maintained Estate. There's Plenty To See. There Is A Short Woodland Walk That Has Been Marked Out, Round The Pond. Go Through The Arboretum And Into The Different Gardens. Dogs Can Even Go In The Glass Palmery. We Saw Several Other Dogs There. Lots Of Magical Pathways And Hiding Places. A Nice Half Day Out. Take A Picnic. Free Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Playground And Easy To Find. There's Even A Small Menagerie Although Dogs Not Allowed In There. Tickets £9.60. Check Their Website For More Details. Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby Lancashire 6.33 miles Well Sign Posted

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Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment. Park View Washbrook Ln Ecton Northampton NN6 0QX 9.15 miles

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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 9.80 miles

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Kinewell Lake Ringstead
Lovely Circular Walk Around Kinewell Lake Just Outside Ringstead Village. Can Be Very Muddy During Wet Weather. Parking At Kinewell Pocket Park, Half Way Around You Can Stop At Woodford Lock Tea Room. Dogs On Lead Between April And June For Breeding Season. 1977 Ringstead Rd Woodford Kettering NN14 4DU 10.86 miles

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