Welcome to Parkside

Parkside is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Bedford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Parkside is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a post office, and a local pub, which is a popular spot for residents to gather and socialize.

One of the main attractions of Parkside is its proximity to the River Great Ouse. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The village is also surrounded by several parks and nature reserves, which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The nearby Priory Country Park is a particularly popular destination, with its beautiful lakes, walking trails, and wildlife.

Despite its small size, Parkside has a rich history. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Parkside House. The village also played an important role in the development of the local railway system, with the construction of the Bedford to Hitchin line in the mid-19th century. Today, Parkside is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -1.2°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: W

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
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
Maulden Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Dwyer	Church Road Maulden Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2AU 01525402286 School Website
Templefield Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Deborah Trivett	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01525713625 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
Kingsmoor Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Jenkins	Kingsmoor Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1EY 01525712448 School Website
Flitwick Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna New	Temple Way Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1LU 01525755444 School Website
Houghton Conquest Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Miss Julie Heaslip	High Street Houghton Conquest Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3LL 01234740202 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.84 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 2.11 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 2.71 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 3.10 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 3.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 0.42 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 0.77 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 1.59 Miles
Cab Xl Flitwick 07957 574545 16 The Thinnings, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DY 1.67 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 1.73 Miles
A1 Station Taxis 01525 757575 2 Steppingley Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.92 Miles
Elephant Taxis 01525 712345 16 The Quantocks, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TQ 2.06 Miles
Ampthill Taxis 01525 841841 6 The Paddock, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0RW 2.52 Miles
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 2.96 Miles
Runway Transfers 01525 872505 1 Lincoln Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NB 4.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chandos Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanour Court Preston Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Church Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Flitwick Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dukes Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Neotsbury Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ailesbury Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Russell Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ampthill Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grange Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tavistock Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Tree Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazelwood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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
Houghton Close Surgery 01525 300898	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Hillton Pcn 01525 844991	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Amphtill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Flitwick Surgery 01525 715300	Highlands Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DW

Local Stores

Flitwick
Conniston Road
Flitwick
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 1QY
01525 718893
Store Website
1.99 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
5.7 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 0.30 miles
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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 1.55 miles
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Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 1.84 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 3.03 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 4.34 miles


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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 5.20 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 4.61 miles

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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 5.57 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 5.83 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 5.89 miles Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.

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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 7.22 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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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 7.66 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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