Welcome to Rushmere

Rushmere is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated near the town of Leighton Buzzard and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Rushmere is the Rushmere Country Park. This park covers over 400 acres of land and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The park also has several walking and cycling trails, as well as a children's play area and a café. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in the park or simply relax and take in the stunning views.

Another popular attraction in Rushmere is the St Mary's Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a must-see for anyone interested in history and architecture. Overall, Rushmere is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing retreat from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

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Temp: 3.2°C

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Wind: 3.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Leonards Heath And Reach Va Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Bowley	Thrift Road Heath And Reach Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 0AX 01525237253 School Website
Oak Bank School Academy Special Converter Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mr Philip Collier	Sandy Lane Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3BE 01525374559 School Website
Heathwood Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Susanne Dove	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AU 01525377096 School Website
Dovery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Cavendar	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AG 1525377233 School Website
High Ash Church Of England Combined School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Lewin	Pound Hill Great Brickhill Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 9AS 01525261620 School Website
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Winter	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FU 01525372266 School Website
Vandyke Upper School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Carroll	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DY 01525636700 School Website
The Rushmere Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Callender	East Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EW 1525372096 School Website
The Mary Bassett Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Hilary Wheeldon	Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR 01525373017 School Website
Southcott Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Laundy	Bideford Green Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2UA 01525375753 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 1.95 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 4.28 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 4.42 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 4.53 Miles

Woburn Sands Station Road, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, MK17 8UD 5.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abacus Cars 07932 611524 28 Chiltern Gardens, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BL 0.77 Miles
Buzzard Airport Transfers 01525 631008 94 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 1.67 Miles
Yes Minibuses 01525 631008 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 1.67 Miles
Leighton Buzzard Taxis 01525 456567 5/Castle House/Old Rd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2RB 1.89 Miles
Leighton Taxis 01525 636363 83 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 1.95 Miles
L B Taxis 01525 757757 53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 1.95 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6082 19 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LR 1.95 Miles
Claridge Cars 01525 377007 A/21 High St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DN 1.96 Miles
Abacus Cars 01525 378500 Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 1.96 Miles
Burgins Taxis 01525 372131 Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 1.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rushmere Lu7 0Du No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Post Office Birds Hill Lu7 0Aq Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leighton Buzzard Health Centre	25 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Leighton Buzzard Ophthalmology Service 01525 373111	Bassett Road Surgery 29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR

Local Stores

Heath & Reach
30 Birds Hill
Heath & Reach
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0AQ
01525 237079
Store Website
0.54 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Heath &Amp; Reach Veterinary Surgery
Kingswood Farm Brickhill Road Heath And Reach Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 0BA 01525 237444 reception@heathandreachvets.co.uk Website 0.83 miles

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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1HJ 01525 373329 enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
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The Vet Clinic (Trading As Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd)
83 Hockliffe Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FL 01525 377105 practice.manager@thevetclinic.org Website 1.94 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1RS 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 1.95 miles

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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 384985 leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.38 miles

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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
7 Stoke Road Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK2 3AB 01908 372318 Website 3.66 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 0.30 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
A Short (≪1 Mile) Circular Walk Around A Large Lake At A Former Sand Quarry Now A Nature Reserve With Plenty Of Water Play Opportunities In Fairly Clean Water (Due To Sand Base It Can Be A Bit Mucky!) ?? Mentmore Rd Lancashire 2.64 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 3.73 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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Ivinghoe Hills Butterfly Walk
This Walk Takes In The Area Where All The Butterflies Found On The Ivinghoe Hills Are To Be Seen, Including The Rare Duke Of Burgundy And Other Specialists Of Rough Chalk Downland Such As Chalkhill Blue, Dark-Green Fritillary And Marbled White. Ivinghoe Beacon Lancashire 7.56 miles Turn South Off B489 Or West Off B4506. Park In The Bottom, Southern End, Of The National Trust Car Park On The West Side Of This C Road (Beacon Road).

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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 9.13 miles

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Bancroft Park
This Is A Nice 1 Hour Walk, Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Allow Socializing. There Is A Roman Villa To Look Around, The Gravel Path Leads Around A Stream And Meadow Area. At The Bradwell End You Can Walk Up To The Concrete Cows, Although If Your Dog(S) Aren't Used To Being Off Leash Then Put Them On The Lead At That Point Due To A Busy Dual Carriageway (Monks Way). If You Continued Under Monks Way, You Can Follow The Redway To Bradwell Abbey, A Norman Abbey With A Chapel Still Standing. Back Toward Bancroft There Is A Small Wooded Area Following The Railway Back Into The Park. Squirrels, Rabbits, Jays, Woodpeckers And Other Birds Can Be Seen/Heard. Bancroft Park 2 Constantine Way Lancashire 9.49 miles Bancrofft Park

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Weather Forecast

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