Welcome to Markyate

Markyate is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is situated on the border of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and it is approximately 30 miles north-west of London. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was once a thriving market town during the medieval period. Today, Markyate is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors from all over the world.

One of the most notable landmarks in Markyate is the St. John the Baptist Church. The church dates back to the 12th century, and it is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and impressive architecture. The church is open to visitors throughout the year, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Another popular attraction in Markyate is the Markyate Cell. The Markyate Cell is a historic building that was once a nunnery during the medieval period. The building has been restored and converted into a private residence, but it is still open to visitors on certain days of the year. The Markyate Cell is known for its beautiful gardens, stunning architecture, and rich history. Visitors can explore the grounds, learn about the history of the building, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Local Schools

School	Details
Markyate Village School And Nursery Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Laura Johnson	Cavendish Road Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8PT 01582840537 School Website
Beechwood Park School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mrs Maureen Cussans	Markyate St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8AW 1582840333 School Website
Slip End Village School Community School Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Jackson	Ross Way Slip End Luton Bedfordshire LU1 4DD 01582720152 School Website
Flamstead Village School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Allan Maher	Trowley Hill Road Flamstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8DL 01582840385 School Website
Caddington Village School Community School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Jackson	Five Oaks Caddington Luton Bedfordshire LU1 4JD 01582726058 School Website
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
Gaddesden Row Jmi School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Merriman	Gaddesden Row Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6HG 01582840376 School Website
Barnfield South Academy Luton Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Mumin Humayun	Rotheram Avenue Luton Bedfordshire LU1 5PP 01582722333 School Website
St Margaret Of Scotland Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Chiswell	Rotheram Avenue Luton Bedfordshire LU1 5PP 01582723430 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Luton Airport Parkway Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW 3.74 Miles

Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 4.82 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 4.82 Miles

Harpenden Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP 4.84 Miles

Hemel Hempstead London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ 6.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
King Cars 07866 652555 Hicks Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8LG 0.06 Miles
Platinum Chauffeuring 07977 236596 59 Ridgeway, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RL 2.02 Miles
Easy Limos 01582 562168 53 Ross Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5RB 2.90 Miles
Destinations Executive Travel 01582 402402 39 Hillary Cr, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5JH 2.92 Miles
D M G Limousines Ltd 01582 420324 80 Cutenhoe Rd, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3NF 3.06 Miles
Chauffeur Solutions 01727 855899 Spectrum House, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PR 3.16 Miles
Shamrock Cars 01582 454544 14 Windsor Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5DT 3.18 Miles
Luton Airport Taxis 01582 346266 64 Windsor Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5DT 3.18 Miles
Gable Taxis 01582 411466 12 Summerfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1UJ 3.22 Miles
Cabco 01582 737777 New Town Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3EA 3.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Markyate P.O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Buckwood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corner Wood Markyate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheverells No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Watling Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Packhorse Place Lu6 3Qu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alley Green Lu1 4Dr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Woodside Lu1 4Dj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flamstead P.O Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brickhill Farm Lu1 4Lw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Markyate Road Lu1 4Bu Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Upper Woodside Lu1 4Lu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trowley Bottom No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Markyate Surgery	1 Hicks Road Markyate St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 8LJ
Caddington Surgery 01582 725673	Caddington Surgery 33 Manor Rd, Caddington Luton Bedfordshire LU1 4EE
Dr P J Ward	Farley Hill Medical Centre 5 Market Square Luton Bedfordshire LU1 5RD
Whipperley Medical Centre	311 Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QY
Medici Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	3 Windsor Street Luton LU1 3UA

Local Stores

Caddington
9 Manor Road
Caddington
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 4EE
01582 727163
shop.4738@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.08 miles

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SPAR - Farley Green
Farley Green Service Station
1 Leyhill Drive Station
Luton
LU1 5QA
01582 407032
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Meadowbrook Equine Clinic
Luton Hoo Estate New Mill End Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3TQ 0845 296 6675 contact@meadowbrookequine.com Website 2.72 miles
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Viovet
Global House 53 Bilton Way Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1UU 01582 842 096 support@viovet.co.uk Website 3.49 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 3.50 miles

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Icknield Veterinary Group
367 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3LZ 01582 460158 ivghar@fwi.co.uk Website 3.51 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 3.68 miles


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Icknield Veterinary Group
1 Brook Street Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1DS 01582 727571 ivglut@fwi.co.uk Website 3.82 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 5.69 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

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 6.26 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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Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle Berkhamsted Lancashire HP4 1LJ 6.57 miles

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St Albans French Bulldog Walk
We Meet The Last Sunday Of The Month, Every Month At 2Pm For A Walk Where All The Frenchies Can Run And Play As A Group. For Further Information Please Go To The Link To Our Facebook Group 39 St Michael'S St Lancashire 7.37 miles Walk Around Verulamium Park With Other French Bulldogs

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Heartwood Forest
Lots Of Open Space For Walking You Dog's They Say It's A Forest Not Quite But Getting There. Heartwood Forest Sandridge St Albans 7.58 miles

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