Welcome to West End

West End Bedfordshire is a beautiful and picturesque area located in the south of England. It is known for its stunning countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages. The area is home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions, including the Woburn Abbey, the Shuttleworth Collection, and the Wrest Park. Visitors can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding, in the many parks and nature reserves that are scattered throughout the region.

One of the most popular attractions in West End Bedfordshire is the Woburn Abbey. This historic house and estate has been home to the Duke of Bedford for over 400 years and is open to the public for tours and events. Visitors can explore the stunning gardens, admire the impressive art collection, and learn about the fascinating history of the estate. The Abbey also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including concerts, exhibitions, and outdoor theatre performances.

Another must-see attraction in West End Bedfordshire is the Shuttleworth Collection. This unique museum is home to a collection of vintage aircraft, cars, and motorcycles, as well as a range of other historic vehicles and artefacts. Visitors can explore the collection and learn about the history of aviation and transportation, as well as enjoy a range of events and activities throughout the year. The museum also has a beautiful garden and parkland, which is perfect for picnics and walks.

Local Weather

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Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 20.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Carlton Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Bevis	The Moor Carlton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JR 01234720281 School Website
Lincroft Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hencken	Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE 01234822147 School Website
Oakley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Litchfield	Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE 1234822104 School Website
Bromham C Of E Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gurjit Virk	Grange Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8NR 01234822784 School Website
Turvey Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Coles	May Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DY 01234881259 School Website
Harrold Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Debonair Brown	The Green Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DB 1234720346 School Website
Pinchmill Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Coleman	The Old Road Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JD 01234781371 School Website
Milton Ernest Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Virnuls	Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RF 01234822079 School Website
Sharnbrook Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Raku	Odell Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1JL 01234782211 School Website
Ursula Taylor Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Morrall	High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG 01234359128 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 4.62 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 5.17 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 6.74 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 7.16 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 8.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Town And Country Cars 01234 853333 W End Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RU 3.50 Miles
Chryslux Executive Travel 01234 357465 18 Muirfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4FB 3.85 Miles
County Cars 01234 262222 Murdock Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7PE 4.13 Miles
Bedford Taxi's 01234 266516 Ashburnham Rd Railway Station, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 4.60 Miles
24-7 Cars (Bedford) Ltd 01234 511247 11 North Pde/Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JF 4.66 Miles
Js Cars 01234 270200 57A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 4.71 Miles
1 Atlas Cars 01234 343434 53A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 4.71 Miles
A1 Cabs 01234 346666 53A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 4.71 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01234 213030 3 Brereton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HU 4.73 Miles
Pride Cars 01234 313233 2 Priory Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HS 4.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ruffs Furze Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Bridge End Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chestnut Avenue (Old Bromham Hospital) Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
The Moor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lovell Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Molivers Lane Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grange Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bromham Branch	Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JT
Dr Saparamadu & Partners	Avoca House Molivers Lane Bromham Bedfordshire MK43 8JT
Harrold Medical Practice 01234 720225	Harrold Medical Practice Peach's Close, Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DX
Priory Medical Centre 01234 262040	Priory Medical Practice 48 The Glebe Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6GA
The Village Medical Ctr 01234 988560	The Village Med Ctr Kingswood Way, Gt Denham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GH

Local Stores

FR Bromham
100 Stagsden Road
Bromham
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 8PU
01234 824040
Store Website
2.44 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Kempston
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK42 7QA
01234 841767
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6AG 01234865586 Website 3.29 miles
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Scott Veterinary Clinic (Sharnbrook)
44 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234 782204 sharnbrook@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 3.76 miles


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Medivet Great Denham
Unit 7, The Meiklejohn Centre Unit 3-7 Kingswood Way Great Denham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GH 01234 853387 great.denham@medivet.co.uk Website 3.92 miles
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7HN 01234 261839 info@acornhousevets.co.uk Website 4.66 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Alban Retail Park London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NW 01234 349591 bedford@jollyes.co.uk 5.51 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Bedford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit J Interchange Retail Park Racemeadows Way, Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AZ 01234 360343 bedford@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Castle Ashby Gardens
We Had A Nice Day With Our Dog At Castle Ashby Gardens. Walk Through The Well Maintained Estate. There's Plenty To See. There Is A Short Woodland Walk That Has Been Marked Out, Round The Pond. Go Through The Arboretum And Into The Different Gardens. Dogs Can Even Go In The Glass Palmery. We Saw Several Other Dogs There. Lots Of Magical Pathways And Hiding Places. A Nice Half Day Out. Take A Picnic. Free Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Playground And Easy To Find. There's Even A Small Menagerie Although Dogs Not Allowed In There. Tickets £9.60. Check Their Website For More Details. Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby Lancashire 8.00 miles Well Sign Posted

Location what3words lilac.bless.intelligible

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 8.01 miles

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Irchester Country Park
Old Ironstone Quarry. Jungle Park Activities For Children. Short And Long Trails Through 83 Hectares Of Woodland. On And Off Lead Walks. 89 Gipsy Ln Irchester Wellingborough NN29 7DJ 8.80 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 11.23 miles

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 11.36 miles

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Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment. Park View Washbrook Ln Ecton Northampton NN6 0QX 11.45 miles

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Weather Forecast

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