Welcome to Oakley

Oakley is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of the town of Bedford and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Oakley is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Oakley is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community and residents often come together for events and activities throughout the year. Overall, Oakley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.6°C

Feels Like: -2.1°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lincroft Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hencken	Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE 01234822147 School Website
Oakley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Litchfield	Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE 1234822104 School Website
Bromham C Of E Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gurjit Virk	Grange Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8NR 01234822784 School Website
Ursula Taylor Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Morrall	High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG 01234359128 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
St James' Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Morton	Main Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BD 1234352721 School Website
Great Ouse Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Ives	Seaforth Gardens Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4TJ 1234907890 School Website
Bedford Modern School Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Alex Tate	Manton Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7NT 01234332500 School Website
Biddenham Upper School And Sports College Foundation School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr David Bailey	Biddenham Turn Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AZ 01234342521 School Website
St Gregorys Catholic Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Sumpter	Biddenham Turn Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AT 01234352062 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 3.05 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 3.59 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 5.82 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 6.63 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 7.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
County Cars 01234 262222 Murdock Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7PE 2.35 Miles
Chryslux Executive Travel 01234 357465 18 Muirfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4FB 2.87 Miles
24-7 Cars (Bedford) Ltd 01234 511247 11 North Pde/Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JF 3.03 Miles
Bedford Taxi's 01234 266516 Ashburnham Rd Railway Station, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 3.04 Miles
1 Atlas Cars 01234 343434 53A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 3.04 Miles
Js Cars 01234 270200 57A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 3.04 Miles
A1 Cabs 01234 346666 53A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 3.04 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01234 853333 W End Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RU 3.08 Miles
A2b Cars 01234 211111 27A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RB 3.09 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01234 213030 3 Brereton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HU 3.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ruffs Furze Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lovell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Molivers Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High St Clapham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Close Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highbury Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chestnut Avenue (Old Bromham Hospital) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Post Office High Street Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Priory Medical Centre 01234 262040	Priory Medical Practice 48 The Glebe Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6GA
Bromham Branch	Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JT
Dr Saparamadu & Partners	Avoca House Molivers Lane Bromham Bedfordshire MK43 8JT
Linden Road Surgery 01234 273272	The Surgery 13 Linden Road Bedford MK40 2DQ
Dr Kanungo	106 Tyne Crescent Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7UW

Local Stores

FR Bromham
100 Stagsden Road
Bromham
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 8PU
01234 824040
Store Website
1.78 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6AG 01234865586 Website 1.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7HN 01234 261839 info@acornhousevets.co.uk Website 2.83 miles
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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 2.89 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 3.90 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Scott Veterinary Clinic (Sharnbrook)
44 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234 782204 sharnbrook@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 3.96 miles


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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0PR 01234 262 050 bedford@vets4pets.com Website 4.22 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 8.91 miles

Location what3words flattery.subplot.reviewed

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 9.76 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

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 9.80 miles Well Sign Posted

Location what3words lilac.bless.intelligible

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 10.02 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 10.05 miles

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St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs. Willow Bridge Eaton Socon 11.16 miles Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site

Location what3words marinated.juggled.hilltop

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°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

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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