Welcome to Ballingdon Bottom

Ballingdon Bottom is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated in the south of the county, close to the border with Hertfordshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village is home to a small community of residents, who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life.

The village of Ballingdon Bottom has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a number of small farms and cottages, which were used to support the local community. Today, many of these buildings have been converted into homes, and the village has a mix of old and new properties. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the local church and a number of old farmhouses.

Despite its small size, Ballingdon Bottom has a strong sense of community, with residents coming together to support each other and celebrate local events. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a small shop. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club and a local history society. Overall, Ballingdon Bottom is a charming and welcoming village, with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 1.3°C

Feels Like: -2.3°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dovery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Cavendar	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AG 1525377233 School Website
Heathwood Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Susanne Dove	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AU 01525377096 School Website
Oak Bank School Academy Special Converter Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mr Philip Collier	Sandy Lane Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3BE 01525374559 School Website
The Rushmere Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Callender	East Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EW 1525372096 School Website
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Winter	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FU 01525372266 School Website
Vandyke Upper School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Carroll	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DY 01525636700 School Website
The Mary Bassett Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Hilary Wheeldon	Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR 01525373017 School Website
Leighton Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Vallance	Church Square Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EX 01525374907 School Website
Beaudesert Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Pearce	Appenine Way Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DX 01525373019 School Website
Pulford C Of E Va Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr David Heather	Pulford Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AB 01525372188 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 1.22 Miles

Cheddington Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ 5.02 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 5.36 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 5.50 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 5.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abacus Cars 07932 611524 28 Chiltern Gardens, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BL 0.42 Miles
Yes Minibuses 01525 631008 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 0.59 Miles
Buzzard Airport Transfers 01525 631008 94 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 0.59 Miles
Leighton Taxis 01525 636363 83 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 0.89 Miles
L B Taxis 01525 757757 53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 0.89 Miles
Claridge Cars 01525 377007 A/21 High St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DN 0.98 Miles
Diamond Cabs Ltd 01525 450450 15-17 Bell Alley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DG 1.03 Miles
Leighton Buzzard Taxis 01525 456567 5/Castle House/Old Rd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2RB 1.10 Miles
Shireways 01525 373621 40 South St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PA 1.12 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6082 19 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LR 1.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hillside Road Lu7 3Ht Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomshill Road Lu7 3Ad Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotefield Drive Lu7 3At Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riverside Lu7 3Hx Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarence Road Post Office Lu7 3El Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nelson Road Lu7 3Ef Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandy Lane Lu7 3Bp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redwood Glade Lu7 3Jt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garden Hedge Lu7 1Ag Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Leonards Crescent Lu7 3Bt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Georges Court Lu7 1Bf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atterbury Avenue Lu7 3Le Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashwell Street Lu7 1Bg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heath Court Lu7 3Js Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Lu7 1Eq Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leighton Buzzard Health Centre	25 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Leighton Buzzard Ophthalmology Service 01525 373111	Bassett Road Surgery 29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR

Local Stores

Underwood Croft
Underwood Croft
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3RG
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Vet Clinic (Trading As Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd)
83 Hockliffe Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FL 01525 377105 practice.manager@thevetclinic.org Website 0.85 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1HJ 01525 373329 enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk Website 0.85 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1RS 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 0.93 miles

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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 384985 leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.35 miles

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Heath &Amp; Reach Veterinary Surgery
Kingswood Farm Brickhill Road Heath And Reach Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 0BA 01525 237444 reception@heathandreachvets.co.uk Website 1.60 miles

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Chiltern Equine Clinic
Bury Farm Mill Road Slapton Bedfordshire LU7 9BT 01525 222 099 reception@chilternequine.com Website 3.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 1.01 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 1.74 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 4.70 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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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 6.47 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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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 8.20 miles

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 9.37 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.9°C	14.6°C	14.2°C	14.3°C	15.3°C	16.7°C	14.6°C	10.7°C	5.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.5°C
Feels Like	14°C	13°C	12.3°C	12.2°C	14.3°C	16.4°C	13°C	7.4°C	0.5°C	-3.6°C	-6.6°C	-9.5°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-4.4°C	-5.8°C	-7.1°C	-7°C	-5.7°C	-3.5°C	-1.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.7°C	-6.4°C
Feels Like	-11.3°C	-13.1°C	-14.8°C	-16.3°C	-16.1°C	-14.3°C	-11.4°C	-8.4°C	-7.2°C	-7.7°C	-9.5°C	-12.9°C

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Temp	-6.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.4°C	-5.3°C	-2.5°C	0.1°C	2.7°C	3.8°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	-1.7°C
Feels Like	-11.6°C	-11.2°C	-10.1°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.1°C	-4.1°C	-1.6°C	-0.5°C	-1°C	-1.8°C	-6.6°C

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