Welcome to Meppershall

Meppershall is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated between the towns of Shefford and Hitchin and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Meppershall is a peaceful and picturesque village with a population of around 1,500 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Meppershall is the St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Meppershall Castle, which is a 14th-century ruin that is now a scheduled ancient monument. The castle is located on a hill overlooking the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Meppershall is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Meppershall is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Meppershall Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caren Earp	107 High Street Meppershall Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5LZ 1462813293 School Website
Campton Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Fraher	Rectory Road Campton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PF 1462813359 School Website
Shefford Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Finch	School Lane Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5XA 01462629123 School Website
Stondon Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Woodham	Hillside Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6LQ 01462850288
Robert Bloomfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Colin Marshall	Bloomfield Drive Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5BU 01462628800 School Website
Samuel Whitbread Academy Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Martin	Shefford Road Clifton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5QS 01462629900 School Website
Shillington Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Woodham	Greenfields Shillington Hitchin Bedfordshire SG5 3NX 01462711637 School Website
Gravenhurst Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Randall	High Street Gravenhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4HY 01462711257 School Website
Derwent Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Barlow	Hitchin Road Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6BA 01462812047 School Website
Clifton All Saints Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Byrne	Church Street Clifton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5ES 01462628444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Arlesey Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA 3.22 Miles

Letchworth Garden City Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN 5.36 Miles

Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 5.48 Miles

Biggleswade Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL 5.75 Miles

Baldock Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU 6.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Solo Private Hire Ltd 01462 812320 Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AE 1.41 Miles
Jeanettes Village Cars 01462 811855 39 Broad Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5RL 2.02 Miles
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 2.03 Miles
Trident Private Hire 0800 731 4489 3/The Old Dairy, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PL 2.44 Miles
Arlesey And District Cars/Arlesey Taxis 01462 730307 18 Glebe Avenue, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6UP 3.29 Miles
Wilbian Cars 01462 701222 Cambridge Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9PS 3.64 Miles
K Cars 01234 381500 The Yard, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ 3.71 Miles
A1 Cars Private Hire Ltd 01462 734499 37 Hyde Avenue, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4JD 4.41 Miles
Nine Stripes Private Hire Cars 01462 734772 34 Common Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4BX 4.72 Miles
Nine Stripes Cars 07904 608398 34 Common Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4BX 4.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meppershall Post Office Sg17 5Lx Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shefford Road 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
Rectory Farm Business Sg16 6Lj Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Five Post House Sg17 5Ny Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campton Turn Sg17 5Bj Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Stondon Sg16 6Jt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ivel Road Sg17 5La Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shefford Health Centre Sg17 5Sf Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ampthill Road Sg17 5Ag Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton Road Sg17 5Ag Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shefford Post Office Sg17 5Db Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southfields Sheltered Sg17 5At Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purcell Way Sg17 5Ry Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton End Sg5 3Pj Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Carragher And Neal And Akhtar 01462 850305	109 Station Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6JJ
Shefford Health Centre 01462 818620	Robert Lucas Drive Hitchin Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5FS
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Robert Lucas Drive Shefford SG17 5FS
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Robert Lucas Drive Shefford SG17 5FS
Chicksands Medical Centre	Chicksands Medical Centre Building 106 Bunyan Road, Chicksands Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PR

Local Stores

Shefford - Old Bridge Way
Old Bridge Way
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5AX
01462 816084
Store Website
1.44 miles

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SPAR - Shefford
11 Ampthill Road
Shefford
SG17 5BE
01462 628628
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Berry House Veterinary Practice
23 Clifton Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5AE 01462 812746 1.49 miles
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Animals Treated
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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 1.54 miles
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24hr Emergency Service
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Sat	09:00	12:00
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Sun	closed	closed

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Davies Veterinary Specialists
Manor Farm Business Park Higham Gobion Hertfordshire SG5 3HR 01582 883950 info@vetspecialists.co.uk Website 3.37 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road Barton Le Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 612604 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 4.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vets Now Barton Le Clay
125 Bedford Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 967089 bartonleclay@vets-now.com Website 4.94 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Berry House Veterinary Practice
41 Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RE 01462 451500 info@berryhousevets.co.uk Website 5.26 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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phones from 8.30am-7pm
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phones from 8.30am-7pm
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phones from 8.30am-7pm
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phones from 8.30am-2pm
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 2.71 miles

Location what3words fault.cuddling.rudder

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 3.07 miles

Location what3words headstone.chip.crafted

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 3.21 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

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 3.46 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

Etonbury Woods And Nature Reserve
This Walk Is Part Of Teh Etonbury Green Wheel Walk In Stotfold. There Is Walk Through Woods And Then By The Stream. Lots Of Areas Of Off Lead Areas. Stotfold Rd Arlesey Lancashire SG15 6XS 3.89 miles Parking Is Either On Stofold Road Or In The Car Park Of Teh Fox And Duck. Follow The Path Down Past The School Then You Will Come To The Walk

Location what3words closet.homelands.tidal

Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views. Hitchin Lancashire 4.18 miles

Location what3words disengage.ends.camp

Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

Monday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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