Welcome to Swineshead

Swineshead is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles south-west of the town of Bedford and 10 miles north-east of the city of Milton Keynes. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Swineshead was an important market town and a centre for the wool trade. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Nicholas Church and the Grade II listed Swineshead Bridge, which dates back to the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Swineshead has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a post office. The village also has a number of pubs and restaurants, serving traditional English cuisine and locally brewed ales. Overall, Swineshead is a charming and picturesque village, offering a peaceful and idyllic way of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
Eileen Wade Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Virnuls	High Street Upper Dean Huntingdon Bedfordshire PE28 0ND 01234708260 School Website
Riseley C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Pointon	Church Lane Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EL 01234708218 School Website
Kimbolton School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Belbin	Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0EA 01480860505
Kimbolton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Whiting	Newtown Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0HY 01480860743 School Website
Kymbrook Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Kathy Augustine	Kimbolton Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HH 01234376266 School Website
Great Staughton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Suzanne Whiting	The Causeway Great Staughton St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5BP 01480860324 School Website
Thurleigh Lower School Foundation School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Ms Kathy Augustine	High Street Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2DB 01234771252 School Website
Sharnbrook John Gibbard Lower School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Ms Hannah Bennett	High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234781328 School Website
Raunds Park Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Mark Currell	Park Street Raunds Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9 6NB 1933622415 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Currell	Mountbatten Way Raunds Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9 6PA 01933622400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Neots Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 9.27 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 10.04 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 10.06 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 10.37 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 11.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kim Cars Airport Transfers And Private Hire 01480 861333 26 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0HA 2.82 Miles
Raunds Taxi 01933 624000 Brook Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LL 5.64 Miles
Heritage Travel 07789 551996 44 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6JF 5.73 Miles
Brookhill Private Hire 01933 460086 West Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6HY 6.03 Miles
Airport Specialists 01933 396329 12 Manor Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BX 6.19 Miles
Blue Corner Cars Ltd 01933 355555 15 High St South, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0QU 6.26 Miles
Alco Taxis Ltd 01933 412222 22 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YT 6.27 Miles
Brians Taxis And Minibuses 01933 411410 8 Peck Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BD 6.27 Miles
Halcyon Executive Cars 01832 710372 Arlan House, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0QP 6.31 Miles
Gps Taxis 01933 355055 126 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PD 6.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Post Office Swineshead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Dean Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pertenhall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riseley Road Brook End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Dean Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Post Office High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wybridge Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelton Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Tilbrook Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kimbolton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kimbolton Medical Centre 01480 860205	Hunters Way Newtown,Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0JF
Great Staughton Surgery 01480 860770	The Surgery 57 The Highway Great Staughton Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire PE19 5DA
Sharnbrook Surgery 01234 781392	The Surgery Templars Way Sharnbrook Bedfordshire MK44 1PZ
Harborough Field Surgery 01933 354200	Harborough Field Surgery 160 Newton Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0GP
Harborough Field Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	160 Newton Road Rushden NN10 0GP

Local Stores

Sharnbrook
46 High St
Sharnbrook
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 1PF
01234 781255
Store Website
5.45 miles

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SPAR Raunds
SPAR
High Street
Raunds
NN9 6HS
01933 460088
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic (Sharnbrook)
44 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234 782204 sharnbrook@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 5.44 miles


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Northlands Veterinary Group
6 Hill Street Raunds Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9 6NN 01536 485543 raunds@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 5.64 miles

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Northlands Veterinary Group
22 Church Street Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9YT 01536 485543 rushden@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 6.26 miles

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Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic
3 College Street Higham Ferrers Northamptonshire NN10 8DX 01933 770 200 reception@highamvets.com Website 6.29 miles
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Rushden Vets
Rushden Vets 163-165A Wellingborough Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9TA 01933 314199 contact@rushdenvets.co.uk Website 6.64 miles
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Rushden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Crown Way Retail Park Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6BT 01933 35290 rushden@vets4pets.com Website 7.12 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 6.48 miles

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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 6.97 miles

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Kinewell Lake Ringstead
Lovely Circular Walk Around Kinewell Lake Just Outside Ringstead Village. Can Be Very Muddy During Wet Weather. Parking At Kinewell Pocket Park, Half Way Around You Can Stop At Woodford Lock Tea Room. Dogs On Lead Between April And June For Breeding Season. 1977 Ringstead Rd Woodford Kettering NN14 4DU 7.62 miles

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Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd Brampton 8.25 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 8.67 miles Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site

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Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail. 2 Kingfisher Cl Little Paxton 8.87 miles Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.

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