Welcome to Ridgmont

Ridgmont is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the A507 road, which connects the towns of Ampthill and Woburn. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Ridgmont is home to several local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ridgmont is the Grade II listed Ridgmont Station Building. The building was constructed in 1846 and served as a railway station until 1962. Today, it is home to the Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre, which showcases the history of the railway in Bedfordshire. The centre features exhibits on the construction of the railway, the impact it had on the local community, and the people who worked on the trains.

Another popular attraction in Ridgmont is the Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park. The park covers over 200 acres of land and features a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Visitors can enjoy walking and cycling trails, birdwatching, and fishing in the park's lakes. The Forest Centre also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, craft fairs, and guided walks.

Overall, Ridgmont is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore. Whether you're interested in learning about the railway, enjoying a pint at the local pub, or taking a stroll through the countryside, there's something for everyone in this lovely Bedfordshire village.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 1.4°C

Feels Like: -2.5°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ridgmont Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Allison Jakes	High Street Ridgmont Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0TS 01525280236 School Website
Husborne Crawley Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Willans	School Lane Husborne Crawley Bedfordshire MK43 0UZ 01525280232 School Website
Thomas Johnson Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Bolger	Hurst Grove Lidlington Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 0SB 01525402377 School Website
Aspley Guise Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Brown	Spinney Lane Aspley Guise Bedfordshire MK17 8JT 01908582245 School Website
Eversholt Lower School Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gaynor Miller	Church End Eversholt Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 9DU 01525280298 School Website
Woburn Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Longmuir	Bedford Street Woburn Bedfordshire MK17 9QL 01525290207 School Website
Fulbrook Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Clancy	Weathercock Lane Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 8NP 01908582022 School Website
Swallowfield Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Brewer	Weathercock Close Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 8SL 01908582101 School Website
Woodland Middle School Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Jeff Conquest	Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1NP 01525750400 School Website
Marston Moreteyne Vc School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Brian Storey	Church Walk Marston Moreteyne Bedfordshire MK43 0NE 1234768271 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ridgmont Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP 1.05 Miles

Lidlington Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA 2.02 Miles

Woburn Sands Station Road, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, MK17 8UD 3.26 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 3.31 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 3.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ampthill Taxis 01525 841841 6 The Paddock, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0RW 1.94 Miles
Ampthill Cabs 01525 404545 Station Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2RB 2.95 Miles
Elephant Taxis 01525 712345 16 The Quantocks, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TQ 3.18 Miles
Cab Xl Flitwick 07957 574545 16 The Thinnings, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DY 3.35 Miles
A A Airport Transfers 07878 142304 5 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DU 3.48 Miles
A1 Station Taxis 01525 757575 2 Steppingley Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 3.52 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 3.67 Miles
J T Cars 01234 750005 5 Maple Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DW 3.75 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 3.95 Miles
Soden Executive Travel 01234 751834 57 Partridge Piece, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0BL 4.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sedgenhoe Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
48 High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgemont Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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High Street (Outside Pub) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tyrells End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lombard Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Witts End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Logan & Partners	Eleanor Close Woburn Buckinghamshire MK17 9QU
Asplands Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Asplands Close Woburn Sands Milton Keynes MK17 8QP
Asplands Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Asplands Close Woburn Sands Milton Keynes MK17 8QP
Asplands Medical Centre 01908 582069	Asplands Medical Centre Wood Street, Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8QP
Marston Forest Healthcare 01234 750234	59 Bedford Road Marston Moretaine Bedford MK43 0LA

Local Stores

Woburn Sands
25-27 High Street
Woburn Sands
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 8RF
01908 583233
Store Website
2.93 miles

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SPAR - Woburn
Patel - Woburn
17 Market Place
Woburn
MK17 9PZ
01525 290201
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Greensands Veterinary Clinic
67 Station Road Woburn Sands Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8SH 01908 282 101 contact@greensandsvets.co.uk Website 3.05 miles
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The Equine Dental Surgery
24 Lower End Road Wavendon Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 8AN 07809 536741 equinedentalsurgery@gmail.com Website 3.14 miles

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Boness Veterinary Clinic
2A Steppingley Road Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ 01582 888 677 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 3.61 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 3.87 miles
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Medivet Marston Moretaine
Unit 11 Marston Business Park Lower Hazeldines Marston Moretaine Bedfordshire MK43 0XT 01234 676110 marston.moretaine@medivet.co.uk Website 3.95 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.65 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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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 6.55 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 7.62 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 7.66 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 Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 8.17 miles

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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 8.55 miles

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Weather Forecast

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