Welcome to Great Offley

Great Offley is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 16th-century Great Offley Manor.

The village of Great Offley is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with several footpaths and bridleways leading through the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several local pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beer. The village is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with easy access to the A1(M) and M1 motorways.

Great Offley is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a thriving sports scene, with several local sports clubs, including football, cricket, and tennis. Overall, Great Offley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Offley Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Edwards	School Lane Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3AT 01462768392 School Website
Cockernhoe Endowed C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Philby	Cockernhoe Green Luton Hertfordshire LU2 8PY 01582732509 School Website
Preston Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jacomina Luitingh	Back Lane Preston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7UJ 01462451734 School Website
Putteridge High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Graham	Putteridge Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 8HJ 1582415791 School Website
Putteridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Colin Pickard	Putteridge Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 8HJ 01582728262 School Website
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Brind	Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JQ 01462456737 School Website
Oughton Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Clayton	Mattocke Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2NZ 01462450716 School Website
Breachwood Green Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Badham	Oxford Road Breachwood Green Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8NP 01438833115 School Website
Hitchin Boys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Fergal Moane	Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JB 01462432181 School Website
Wilshere Dacre Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Fishponds Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1NS 01462459215 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 3.60 Miles

Luton Airport Parkway Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW 4.56 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 5.44 Miles

Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 5.44 Miles

Stevenage Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT 5.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Town Taxis 01462 423242 Unit 4/Dog Kennel Farm/Charlton Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2AB 2.23 Miles
Barrian Cars 01438 833737 Breachwood Green, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8PJ 2.63 Miles
Luton Private Hire Taxi 07803 160163 4Cheslyn Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8UA 2.74 Miles
Executive Airport Cars 01462 612607 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 2.74 Miles
Airport Taxis 07761 706345 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 2.74 Miles
Easy Limos 07766 687117 High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BH 2.80 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01462 440909 23 North Pl, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NW 2.81 Miles
Southeast Executive 01582 481464 41 Emmer Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8UH 2.85 Miles
Airport Travel Connect 01582 523636 10 Little Church Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9DA 3.17 Miles
Boxall Taxis Ltd Hitchin 01462 433333 30A Nightingale Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QU 3.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gosling Avenue Sg5 3Er No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Street Lu2 8Ly No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kings Walden Post Office Sg4 8La Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pond Farm Lu2 8Lu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Gates Sg4 8Jx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockernhoe Lu2 8Qe Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Charlton Sg5 2Ae No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tea Green Lu2 8Ps Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Pirton Road Sg5 2Bq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranbourne Avenue Sg5 2Bs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Churchfield Medical Centre	322 Crawley Green Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 9SB
Equality Pcn Hub 07827 487185	C/O Larkside Practice 322 Crawley Green Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 9SB
Larkside Practice 01582 722143	Churchfield Medical Ctr 322 Crawley Green Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 9SB
Hertfordshire Special Allocation Scheme 0333 2001220	The Treatment Centre 39 Portmill Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1DJ
The Portmill Surgery 01462 434246	The Portmill Surgery 114 Queen Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9TH

Local Stores

Wigmore Lane
78-80 Wigmore Lane
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 8AB
01582 736319
Store Website
3.04 miles

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SPAR - Luton
323 Ashcroft Road
Luton
LU2 9AE
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hitchin Veterinary Surgery
St. Ibbs Farm London Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NL 01462 436963 info@hitchinvets.co.uk Website 3.14 miles
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Berry House Veterinary Practice
41 Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RE 01462 451500 info@berryhousevets.co.uk Website 3.36 miles
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Luton Vets4pets Ltd
370 Hitchin Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 7SR 01582 720 088 luton@vets4pets.com Website 3.74 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 4.59 miles
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Luton Gipsy Lane Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH 01582 721121 lutongipsylane@vets4pets.com 4.60 miles


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Biscot Mill Veterinary Centre Ltd
324 Biscot Road Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1AZ 01582 730105 4.64 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views. Hitchin Lancashire 2.20 miles

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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 2.38 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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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 2.68 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 3.15 miles You Can Park In Wigmore Valley Carpark, Head Through The Park Into The Fields Beyond.

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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 4.33 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 4.38 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

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