Welcome to Old Warden

Old Warden is a picturesque village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. Old Warden is home to the Shuttleworth Collection, a museum that houses a unique collection of vintage aircraft, cars, and motorcycles. The museum is a popular attraction for visitors from all over the world.

The village of Old Warden has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, and many of its historic buildings still stand today. One of the most notable buildings in Old Warden is the Old Warden Park Mansion, a grand country house that was built in the 19th century. The mansion is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, and it is open to the public for tours.

Old Warden is also known for its annual events, including the Old Warden Steam Rally and the Old Warden Country Fayre. These events attract thousands of visitors each year and are a great way to experience the village's unique culture and traditions. Overall, Old Warden is a charming and historic village that is well worth a visit for anyone interested in English history and culture.

Local Schools

School	Details
Southill Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Barlow	School Lane Southill Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9JA 01462813312 School Website
Northill Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Maria Soulsby	Bedford Road Northill Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9AH 1767627215 School Website
Caldecote Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Campbell	Manor Place Upper Caldecote Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9DA 1767316206 School Website
Haynes Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hearn	Foresters Close Haynes Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3PR 01234381225 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Rolfe	Brunts Lane Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0LY 01767312311 School Website
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
Moggerhanger Lower School Foundation School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Hayward	Blunham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3RD 01767640270 School Website
Shefford Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Finch	School Lane Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5XA 01462629123 School Website
Langford Village Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Randall	Church Street Langford Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9QA 01462629000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Biggleswade Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL 3.29 Miles

Sandy Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW 3.72 Miles

Arlesey Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA 5.10 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 6.40 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 6.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A.T Cars 01767 600199 117 Biggleswade Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9BH 2.17 Miles
K Cars 01234 381500 The Yard, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ 2.22 Miles
Alexanders Chauffeur Cars 01462 628545 99 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0BB 3.03 Miles
Sids Cars 07773 967316 1 The Cr, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PQ 3.16 Miles
Biggleswade Taxi Service 07778 263215 43 High St, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JF 3.18 Miles
Maurices Private Hire 01767 316438 Station Yard, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AJ 3.23 Miles
Solo Private Hire Ltd 01462 812320 Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AE 3.26 Miles
K And N Private Hire 01767 600078 17 Chaucer Dr, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8QG 3.42 Miles
Area Cars Biggleswade 01767 318764 56 Windermere Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8LT 3.43 Miles
Ivel Cars 01767 312478 6 London Rd, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8EB 3.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Warden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ickwell Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane 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
Ickwell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingshill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ireland Sg17 5Ql No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Caldecote Post Office Sg18 9Bt Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Red Lion Sg17 5Qq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Sg18 9Dn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biggleswade Road Sg18 9Bn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorncote Green Sg19 1Pu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old School Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hatch Sg19 1Ps No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northwood End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chicksands Medical Centre	Chicksands Medical Centre Building 106 Bunyan Road, Chicksands Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PR
Ivel Valley North Pcn Hub 01767 316346	Biggleswade Health Centre Saffron Road Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8DJ
Saffron Health Partnership 01767 316346	Biggleswade Health Centre Saffron Road Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8DJ
Dr Kirkham & Partners	111 Church Street Langford Bedfordshire SG18 9QA
Ivel Medical Centre 01767 312441	The Ivel Medical Centre Chestnut Avenue Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0RA

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice Limited
Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Surgeon Ickwell Road Upper Caldecote Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9BS 01767 627317 esmithvet@btconnect.com Website 1.87 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Biggleswade
15 Shortmead Street Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0AT 01767 313 323 biggleswade@medivet.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Berry House Veterinary Practice
23 Clifton Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5AE 01462 812746 3.21 miles
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Adelaide Veterinary Centre
40-42 High Street Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1AJ 01767 699 889 reception@adelaidevetcentre.co.uk Website 3.79 miles
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Medivet Sandy
31 High Street Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1AG 01767 691224 sandy@medivet.co.uk Website 3.82 miles
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Vets 2 Your Pets Ltd
23 Erlensee Way Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8GG 0333 366 0148 info@vets2yourpets.co.uk Website 4.17 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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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 2.25 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

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 3.11 miles

Location what3words triads.pampered.swanky

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 3.38 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

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 3.52 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 4.01 miles

Location what3words fault.cuddling.rudder

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 5.77 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

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