Welcome to Higham Gobion

Higham Gobion is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the River Flit and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the main attractions in Higham Gobion is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century brass eagle lectern.

Higham Gobion is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village shop is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of locally sourced produce and other essentials. The pub, The Red Lion, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local beers and ales, as well as a selection of classic pub food. Overall, Higham Gobion is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing way of life, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Orchard School & Nursery Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Anne Burton	Higham Gobion Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4RB 1582882054
Hexton Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Squires	Hexton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3JL 01582881248 School Website
Ramsey Manor Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Colin Moore	Manor Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4NS 1582881318 School Website
Shillington Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Woodham	Greenfields Shillington Hitchin Bedfordshire SG5 3NX 01462711637 School Website
Arnold Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Peter Roberts	Hexton Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4JZ 01582616400 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
Gravenhurst Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Randall	High Street Gravenhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4HY 01462711257 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
Pulloxhill Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Drawbridge	Fieldside Road Pulloxhill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 5HN 01525713150 School Website
Pirton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenn Magdeburg	High Street Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PS 01462712370 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 4.47 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 4.72 Miles

Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 5.94 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 5.98 Miles

Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 5.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Button Cars 01582 612864 Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS 1.74 Miles
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 1.93 Miles
Trident Private Hire 0800 731 4489 3/The Old Dairy, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PL 3.52 Miles
Runway Transfers 01525 872505 1 Lincoln Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NB 4.21 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 4.36 Miles
Brittania Cabs 01525 876060 Station Rd, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 4.52 Miles
Solo Private Hire Ltd 01462 812320 Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AE 4.65 Miles
A1 Station Taxis 01525 757575 2 Steppingley Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 4.67 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 4.73 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01462 440909 23 North Pl, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NW 4.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Higham Gobian Sg5 3Hr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Shillington Post Office Sg5 3Lp Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pegsdon Sg5 3Jz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Post Office Barton Le Clay Bedford Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gale Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton End Sg5 3Pj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr A Sulakshana & Partners 01582 528700	The Surgery Hexton Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4TA
Dr Carragher And Neal And Akhtar 01462 850305	109 Station Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6JJ
Dr Swan	The Surgery Westoning Road Harlington Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6PB
Flitwick Surgery 01525 715300	Highlands Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DW
Chicksands Medical Centre	Chicksands Medical Centre Building 106 Bunyan Road, Chicksands Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PR

Local Stores

Barton le Clay
85 Bedford Road
Barton le Clay
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4LL
01582 883521
shop.4618@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.72 miles

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SPAR - Shefford
11 Ampthill Road
Shefford
SG17 5BE
01462 628628
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Davies Veterinary Specialists
Manor Farm Business Park Higham Gobion Hertfordshire SG5 3HR 01582 883950 info@vetspecialists.co.uk Website 0.06 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 1.62 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 1.62 miles
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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 4.19 miles
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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 4.66 miles
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Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 4.72 miles
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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 1.84 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

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

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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 2.16 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 2.45 miles

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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 4.16 miles

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 4.61 miles

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Weather Forecast

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