Welcome to Flitton

Flitton is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south-west of the town of Bedford and 3 miles north-east of the town of Ampthill. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 13th-century All Saints Church and the Flitton Manor House.

The village of Flitton has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The All Saints Church, which is located in the heart of the village, is a prime example of this history. The church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The Flitton Manor House, which is located just outside the village, is another historic landmark. The manor house dates back to the 17th century and is known for its beautiful gardens and stunning architecture.

Despite its small size, Flitton is a vibrant and active community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and is used for everything from weddings and parties to meetings and classes. The village also has a number of sports teams and clubs, including a cricket club and a football club, which are popular with both locals and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 0.7°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Silsoe C Of E Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Boyle	High Street Silsoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4ES 01525860247 School Website
Maulden Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Dwyer	Church Road Maulden Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2AU 01525402286 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
Templefield Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Deborah Trivett	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01525713625 School Website
Russell Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicolette Walker	Queens Road Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TD 01525755664 School Website
Esland Bedford School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Rhett Cameron	54 Wrest Park Silsoe Bedfordshire MK45 4HS 1525863805 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
Flitwick Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna New	Temple Way Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1LU 01525755444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.95 Miles

Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 3.76 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 4.49 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 5.03 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 5.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 1.37 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 1.89 Miles
A1 Station Taxis 01525 757575 2 Steppingley Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 1.94 Miles
Cab Xl Flitwick 07957 574545 16 The Thinnings, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DY 2.01 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 2.03 Miles
Elephant Taxis 01525 712345 16 The Quantocks, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TQ 2.33 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 2.55 Miles
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 2.92 Miles
Button Cars 01582 612864 Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS 2.95 Miles
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 3.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brook Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ward Hedges Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office Greenfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redhills Close Maulden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbury Lane Silsoe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Close Pulloxhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ampthill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flitwick Turn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Ampthill Road Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Barton Rd Silsoe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clophill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hatfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinksley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Flitwick Surgery 01525 715300	Highlands Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DW
Houghton Close Surgery 01525 300898	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Hillton Pcn 01525 844991	Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close Amphtill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG
Greensand Surgery (Ampthill) 01525 631390	Greensand Surgery The Health Ctr, Oliver St Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2SB
Oliver Street Surgery 01525 631395	The Health Centre Oliver Street, Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2SB

Local Stores

Silsoe - Mander Farm Road
Mander Farm Road Barton Way
Silsoe
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4DS
01525 862289
Store Website
1.25 miles

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SPAR - Shefford
11 Ampthill Road
Shefford
SG17 5BE
01462 628628
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 1.95 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 2.21 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 2.99 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 2.99 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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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 3.16 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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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 3.65 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 3.65 miles

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

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Chicksands Wood
This Is A Great Walk If You Want Woods But On A Path Albeit A Little Bumpy. I've Ticked "Wheelchair Friendly" But You Can Only Access The Track Through A Kissing Gate. The Track Is A Bit Hilly As Well. Northwood End Rd Shefford Lancashire SG17 5QQ 4.78 miles

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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 5.29 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 5.66 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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