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 Weather

Thundery outbreaks in nearby

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -2.4°C

Wind: 20.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Post Office Swineshead
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Upper Dean Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pertenhall
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riseley Road Brook End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Dean
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Post Office High Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wybridge Close
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelton
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Tilbrook
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
High Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kimbolton Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
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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
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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
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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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Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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

Location
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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

Location
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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

Location
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Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd
Brampton
8.25 miles

Location
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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
Location
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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.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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