Welcome to Westoning

Westoning is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Flitwick and 10 miles south-west of the city of Bedford. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Westoning is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events for the local community.

Westoning is also home to several pubs and restaurants, including The Chequers Inn and The Bell Inn. Both establishments offer a range of traditional British dishes and ales, as well as a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a recreation ground, which is used for various sports and activities throughout the year. Overall, Westoning is a charming and peaceful village that offers a great quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Westoning Lower School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Boyle	High Street Westoning Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 5JH 1525712994 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
Harlington Lower School Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Paulding	Westoning Road Harlington Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6PD 01525752500 School Website
Flitwick Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna New	Temple Way Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1LU 01525755444 School Website
Templefield Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Deborah Trivett	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01525713625 School Website
Woodland Middle School Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Jeff Conquest	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1NP 01525750400 School Website
Kingsmoor Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Jenkins	Kingsmoor Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1EY 01525712448 School Website
Greenfield C Of E Vc Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Drawbridge	Pulloxhill Road Greenfield Bedfordshire MK45 5ES 01525712426 School Website
Pulloxhill Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Drawbridge	Fieldside Road Pulloxhill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 5HN 01525713150 School Website
Redborne Upper School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Olly Button	Flitwick Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2NU 01525404462 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 1.32 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.63 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 4.99 Miles

Ridgmont Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP 5.20 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 5.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Runway Transfers 01525 872505 1 Lincoln Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NB 1.18 Miles
Brittania Cabs 01525 876060 Station Rd, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 1.37 Miles
Elephant Taxis 01525 712345 16 The Quantocks, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TQ 1.50 Miles
A1 Station Taxis 01525 757575 2 Steppingley Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.55 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 1.74 Miles
Cab Xl Flitwick 07957 574545 16 The Thinnings, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DY 1.81 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 2.03 Miles
Button Cars 01582 612864 Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS 2.93 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 2.93 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 3.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Post Office High Street Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Swan	The Surgery Westoning Road Harlington Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6PB
Flitwick Surgery 01525 715300	Highlands Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DW
Toddington Medical Centre 01525 872222	Toddington Medical Centre Luton Road Toddington Bedfordshire LU5 6DE
Toddington Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Luton Road Toddington Dunstable LU5 6DE
Hillton Pcn 01525 844991	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Amphtill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG

Local Stores

Flitwick
Conniston Road
Flitwick
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 1QY
01525 718893
Store Website
1.48 miles

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SPAR - Woburn
Patel - Woburn
17 Market Place
Woburn
MK17 9PZ
01525 290201
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 1.94 miles
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Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road Barton Le Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 612604 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 3.05 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 3.05 miles
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Ampthill Veterinary Centre
Ground Floor 2 Church Street Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2EH 01525 582002 info@ampthillvets.co.uk Website 3.53 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Davies Veterinary Specialists
Manor Farm Business Park Higham Gobion Hertfordshire SG5 3HR 01582 883950 info@vetspecialists.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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

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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 5.76 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 6.34 miles

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 6.38 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 7.02 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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Weather Forecast

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