Welcome to Whipsnade

Whipsnade Bedfordshire is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to the famous Whipsnade Zoo, which is one of the largest zoos in the UK. The zoo is home to over 3,500 animals and is a popular tourist attraction.

The village of Whipsnade is also home to the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, which is a unique and beautiful place to visit. The Tree Cathedral is made up of a series of trees that have been planted in the shape of a cathedral. The cathedral is a peaceful and tranquil place to visit and is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Whipsnade Bedfordshire is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of walking and cycling routes. The village is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants, which serve delicious food and drink. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break or an action-packed adventure, Whipsnade Bedfordshire has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Blowing snow

Temp: 2.9°C

Feels Like: -3°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Kensworth Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steph O'neill	Common Road Kensworth Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3RH 1582872336 School Website
Studham Village Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mackenzie-Skea	Church Road Studham Bedfordshire LU6 2QD 1582872337 School Website
Lark Rise Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Romina Lang	Cartmel Drive Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3PT 01582607852 School Website
Dagnall Va Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mann	Main Road South Berkhamsted Dagnall Buckinghamshire HP4 1QX 01442842473 School Website
Ardley Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Fox	Lowther Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3NZ 01582667955 School Website
Queensbury Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Helen Palmer	Langdale Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3BU 01582601241 School Website
The Chiltern School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Leonard	Beech Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3LY 01582866972 School Website
Watling Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Cook	Bull Pond Lane Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3BJ 01582662232 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Waldram	Dunstable Road Caddington Luton Bedfordshire LU1 4BB 1582602420 School Website
Manshead Cofe Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Andy Mcburnie	Dunstable Road Caddington Luton Bedfordshire LU1 4BB 1582679400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 4.85 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 4.85 Miles

Tring Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QR 5.27 Miles

Cheddington Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ 5.54 Miles

Luton Airport Parkway Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW 6.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Platinum Chauffeuring 07977 236596 59 Ridgeway, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RL 1.35 Miles
S B S Cars 01582 664331 46 Mentmore Cr, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NN 1.55 Miles
Langdale Mini Bus Private Hire 01582 606553 15 Windermere Cl, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3DD 1.94 Miles
A1 Chauffeur 01582 665848 48 Beacon Av, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2AD 2.04 Miles
Turnpike Executive Cars 01582 606062 Henry Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1HG 2.18 Miles
Cab Call 01582 512512 135 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3SQ 2.21 Miles
Royal Line Cars 01582 670000 15 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1HX 2.40 Miles
89Ers Preuim Cars 01582 898989 Houghton Parade, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA 2.86 Miles
Speedline Taxis Dunstable Ltd 01582 666999 5 Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DD 2.86 Miles
A1 Dunstable Taxis 01582 666444 Houghton Parade, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA 2.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mobile Home Park Lu6 2Lp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Lu6 2Ll Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whipsnade Zoo Gate Lu6 2Lg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holywell Road Lu6 2Pa Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Common Road Lu6 2Pw Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Icknield Way Farm Lu6 2Jx Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kensworth Post Office Lu6 3Rh Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lu6 22 - Church End Kensworth Lu6 3Ra Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Road Lu6 2Nn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellhead Tring Road Lu6 2Ju Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lu6 36 - Kensworth Spso Common Lu6 3Rj Kensworth Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
14 Dunstable Rd (Dagnall Village) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Byslips Road Lu6 2Nd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunstable Road Lu6 2Qg Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hilton Avenue Lu6 3Qf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirby Road Surgery 01582 609121	Kirby Road Surgery 58 Kirby Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3JH
West Street Surgery 01582 664401	West Street Surgery 89 West Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1SF
Pc Ext Access Chiltern Vale Health 01582 691921	West Street Surgery 89 West Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1SF
Priory Gardens Surgery 01582 699622	The Health Centre Priory Gdns,Church Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3SU
Eastgate Surgery 01582 670050	Eastgate Surgery Eastgate House 28-34 Church Street Dunstable,Bedfordshire LU5 4RU

Local Stores

Lowther Road
59-61 Lowther Road
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3NL
01582 668571
Store Website
1.71 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Icknield Veterinary Group
25-25A Princes Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3AS 01582 471 177 ivgdun@fwi.co.uk Website 2.38 miles

Animals Treated
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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 2.62 miles
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Medivet Great Gaddesden - The Vet Station
7A Lower Grade Farm Dagnall Road Great Gaddesden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BP 01442 842 211 great.gaddesden@medivet.co.uk Website 3.43 miles

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Viovet
Global House 53 Bilton Way Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1UU 01582 842 096 support@viovet.co.uk Website 4.21 miles
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The Little Pets
Tilsworth Manor Stud Farm Stanbridge Road Tilsworth Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 9PT 01525 210822 hello@thelittlepets.com Website 4.42 miles
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Farr And Pursey Equine Veterinary Services Limited
The Old Tack Room Church Farm Station Road Aldbury Hertfordshire HP23 5RS 01442 851921 enquiries@farrandpursey.com Website 4.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ivinghoe Hills Butterfly Walk
This Walk Takes In The Area Where All The Butterflies Found On The Ivinghoe Hills Are To Be Seen, Including The Rare Duke Of Burgundy And Other Specialists Of Rough Chalk Downland Such As Chalkhill Blue, Dark-Green Fritillary And Marbled White. Ivinghoe Beacon Lancashire 3.21 miles Turn South Off B489 Or West Off B4506. Park In The Bottom, Southern End, Of The National Trust Car Park On The West Side Of This C Road (Beacon Road).

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 4.01 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle Berkhamsted Lancashire HP4 1LJ 6.24 miles

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Tring Park
Located On The Edge Of Tring. Mixture Of Open Parkland And Woodland. London Rd Tring Lancashire HP23 5NB 6.69 miles

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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
A Short (≪1 Mile) Circular Walk Around A Large Lake At A Former Sand Quarry Now A Nature Reserve With Plenty Of Water Play Opportunities In Fairly Clean Water (Due To Sand Base It Can Be A Bit Mucky!) ?? Mentmore Rd Lancashire 7.04 miles

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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 7.24 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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