Welcome to Upper Sundon

Upper Sundon is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the A5120 road, which connects the towns of Luton and Ampthill. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once home to a number of mills and a brickworks. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a number of local amenities including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The village also has a number of community groups and events, including a gardening club and an annual village fete.

Despite its small size, Upper Sundon is well-connected to the surrounding area. The village is located just a few miles from the M1 motorway, providing easy access to London and the Midlands. The nearby town of Luton also offers a range of amenities, including shopping centres, restaurants, and a cinema. Overall, Upper Sundon is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 1.3°C

Feels Like: -4°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sundon Lower School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Paulding	Streatley Road Upper Sundon Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3PQ 01525872357 School Website
Chalton Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Miss Natalie Bill	Luton Road Chalton Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UJ 01525872354 School Website
Cheynes Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Spooner	Cranbrook Drive Sundon Park Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3EW 01582571619 School Website
Lealands High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Burridge	Sundon Park Road Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3AL 01582611600 School Website
Whitefield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Kirby	Stockholm Way Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3SS 1582596108 School Website
Harlington Lower School Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Paulding	Westoning Road Harlington Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6PD 01525752500 School Website
Harlington Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Harris	Goswell End Road Harlington Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6NX 01525755100 School Website
Waulud Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Anne Devereux	Wauluds Bank Drive Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3LZ 01582593469 School Website
Woodlands Secondary School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Clarke	Northwell Drive Marsh Farm Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3SP 01582572880 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernice Waite	Grove Road Houghton Regis Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 5PE 01582863516 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 1.73 Miles

Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 2.49 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 2.49 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 4.64 Miles

Luton Airport Parkway Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW 5.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Easy Limos 01582 562168 11 Brussels Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TQ 1.46 Miles
Brittania Cabs 01525 876060 Station Rd, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 1.69 Miles
Runway Transfers 01525 872505 1 Lincoln Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NB 1.85 Miles
First Classe Chauffeur 01582 507459 81 Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EW 2.12 Miles
Debs Cars 01525 877515 55 Bradford Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6EQ 2.16 Miles
Aaa Minibus 01582 848400 20 Julius Gardens, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SQ 2.18 Miles
Little Devil Cars 01525 872666 29 Shelton Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6EL 2.34 Miles
Taxisdunstable 01582 662222 24 Westminister Garden, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RT 2.36 Miles
Spearhead Taxis 01582 505050 Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 2.54 Miles
Spearhead Radio Cars 01582 505050 Station House/Station Rd, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 2.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper Sundon Lu3 3Pe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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Post Office Luton Road Lu4 9Ug No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Alpine Way Lu3 3Hf No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sundon Park Health Centre	Tenth Avenue Luton LU3 3EP
Sundon Medical Centre 01582 571130	Sundon Park Hc 142/144 Sundon Park Road Sundon Park, Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3AH
Dr Talbot	Marsh Farm Health Centre The Moakes Purley Centre Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3SR
Marsh Farm Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Vardis Close Luton LU3 3SR
Dr Swan	The Surgery Westoning Road Harlington Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6PB

Local Stores

Lewsey Farm
8-9 St. Dominics Square
Lewsey Farm
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0UN
01582 608659
Store Website
2.66 miles

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SPAR - Luton Road
Luton Road
Dunstable
LU5 4LW
01582 606501
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road Barton Le Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 612604 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 3.15 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 3.15 miles
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Biscot Mill Veterinary Centre Ltd
324 Biscot Road Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1AZ 01582 730105 3.65 miles

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Vets4pets Dunstable
Inside Pets At Home White Lion Retail Park Luton Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4RF 01582 691 504 dunstable@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.77 miles
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Viovet
Global House 53 Bilton Way Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1UU 01582 842 096 support@viovet.co.uk Website 3.88 miles
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Icknield Veterinary Group
25-25A Princes Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3AS 01582 471 177 ivgdun@fwi.co.uk Website 4.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 2.94 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 4.90 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views. Hitchin Lancashire 5.55 miles

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Luton Airport
Walk Around The Back Of Luton Airport, Lots Of Space For Dogs To Go Off Lead And Depending On The Direction A Little Bit Of Forest 66 Eaton Green Rd Luton LU2 9JB 6.00 miles You Can Park In Wigmore Valley Carpark, Head Through The Park Into The Fields Beyond.

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Oughtenhead Common
A Huge Expanse Of Fields And Protected Nature Reserves. There Is A Small Car Park Which Would Fit Around 6-8 Cars At The Start Of The Playing Field Then Many Turnstiles On To Various Difference Tracks. Some Ponds, Chalk Pits And River Areas. A Great All Rounder! Oughtonhead Nature Reserve Pirton 7.69 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	8.6°C	10.8°C	5.4°C	2.1°C	2.4°C

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Feels Like	-1.1°C	-0.6°C	-0.2°C	-1.1°C	-2.1°C	-1.9°C	-0.5°C	3.3°C	4.8°C	3.2°C	2.4°C	0.3°C

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