Welcome to Millbrook

Millbrook is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Ampthill and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Millbrook is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Millbrook is the Millbrook Proving Ground, which is a vehicle testing facility owned by General Motors. The proving ground covers an area of over 700 acres and is used for testing new cars and trucks. The facility has a range of test tracks, including a high-speed oval, a hill course, and a rough road course. The proving ground is not open to the public, but visitors can catch a glimpse of the test vehicles from the surrounding roads.

Millbrook is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and medieval architecture. Other notable buildings in the village include Millbrook House, which dates back to the 17th century, and Millbrook Manor, which was built in the 19th century. Overall, Millbrook is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Firs Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Adam Campbell	Station Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2QR 01525402735 School Website
Alameda Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Ross	Station Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2QR 1525750900 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
Russell Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicolette Walker	Queens Road Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TD 01525755664 School Website
Redborne Upper School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Olly Button	Flitwick Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2NU 01525404462 School Website
Marston Moreteyne Vc School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Brian Storey	Church Walk Marston Moreteyne Bedfordshire MK43 0NE 1234768271 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
Broadmead Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Horobin	Park Crescent Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9NN 01234768318 School Website
Woodland Middle School Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Jeff Conquest	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1NP 01525750400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 1.09 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 1.56 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 2.37 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 2.60 Miles

Ridgmont Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP 3.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 1.26 Miles
Ampthill Taxis 01525 841841 6 The Paddock, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0RW 1.38 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 1.55 Miles
Cab Xl Flitwick 07957 574545 16 The Thinnings, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DY 2.40 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 2.51 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 2.58 Miles
Elephant Taxis 01525 712345 16 The Quantocks, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TQ 2.66 Miles
A1 Station Taxis 01525 757575 2 Steppingley Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 2.68 Miles
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 3.75 Miles
Soden Executive Travel 01234 751834 57 Partridge Piece, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0BL 4.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ampthill Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bedford Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chandos Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Post Office Church Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Greensand Surgery (Ampthill) 01525 631390	Greensand Surgery The Health Ctr, Oliver St Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2SB
Oliver Street Surgery 01525 631395	The Health Centre Oliver Street, Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2SB
Hillton Pcn 01525 844991	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Amphtill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Houghton Close Surgery 01525 300898	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Dr Reddy & Partners Branch 01234 750734	59 Bedford Road Marston Moretaine Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0LA

Local Stores

Marston Moretaine
1 Station Road
Marston Moretaine
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 0PH
01234 767712
Store Website
1.95 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ampthill Veterinary Centre
Ground Floor 2 Church Street Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2EH 01525 582002 info@ampthillvets.co.uk Website 1.44 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 2.06 miles

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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
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Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 2.60 miles
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Scott Veterinary Clinic (Wixams)
Seasons Garden Centre Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HU 01234 742423 wixams@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 4.39 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 5.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 5.56 miles

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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 6.43 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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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 6.43 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 6.89 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

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

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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 8.81 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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