Welcome to Roxton

Roxton is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles to the east of Bedford and 10 miles to the west of Cambridge. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Roxton is the St Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Roxton is also home to a number of local amenities and services. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Royal Oak, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves a range of traditional pub food and has a welcoming atmosphere. Roxton also has a number of footpaths and bridleways, making it a great place for walking and cycling.

Overall, Roxton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of local amenities. Its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks make it a popular destination for tourists and visitors to the area. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Roxton has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Roxton Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Barden	School Lane Roxton Bedford MK44 3DR 1234870230 School Website
John Donne C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Whitehurst	High Street Blunham Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3NL 01767640346 School Website
Great Barford Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Evans	Silver Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3HZ 1234870342 School Website
Maple Tree Lower School Foundation School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Cath Bainbridge	Hawk Drive Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2WA 01767699806 School Website
Sandy Upper School Foundation School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Ms Karen Hayward	Engayne Avenue Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1BL 01767680598 School Website
Bushmead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Down	Bushmead Road Eaton Socon St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 8BT 01480375375 School Website
Ernulf Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Neesam	Barford Road St. Neots PE19 2SH 1480374748 School Website
Moggerhanger Lower School Foundation School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Hayward	Blunham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3RD 01767640270 School Website
Robert Peel Lower School Foundation School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Liesl Ganney	Dapifer Drive Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1QJ 01767681185 School Website
Middlefield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Besant	Andrew Road Eynesbury St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 2QE 01480375270 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandy Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW 3.97 Miles

St Neots Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 4.71 Miles

Biggleswade Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL 6.80 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 7.24 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 7.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Chauffeur And A Car 0800 112 3643 The Granary, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3EJ 0.27 Miles
Pats Cars 01767 641117 41 The Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NY 2.32 Miles
Consort Private Hire 01480 380545 20 Wilkinson Cl, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8HJ 2.90 Miles
Ace Private Hire Taxi 07778 263215 4 Great North Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DH 3.01 Miles
Roys Cars 01767 699586 35 West Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HB 3.28 Miles
1St Cars 01767 692222 26 Queens Rd, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HD 3.40 Miles
Eynesbury Roundabout Cars 01480 470098 Allington Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2RD 3.67 Miles
Charles Cars Ltd 01767 692200 36 Sandy Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2JU 3.69 Miles
Steve's Private Hire 01480 471111 49 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2AA 3.93 Miles
Sids Cars 07773 967316 1 The Cr, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PQ 4.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Post Office High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cross Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Sg19 2Az Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church St Sg19 2An Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great North Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office High Street Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Pyms Close Silver Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapelfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Barford Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Little End Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Great Barford Surgery 01234 870325	26 Silver Street Great Barford Bedfordshire MK44 3HX
Dumbelton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Chapman Way Eynesbury St. Neots PE19 2HD
Dumbelton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Chapman Way Eynesbury St. Neots PE19 2HD
Dumbelton Medical Centre 01480 406677	Barford Road Chapman Way St.Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 2HD
Lakeside At St Neots - Lakeside At Eaton Socon	274 Great North Road Eaton Socon St. Neots PE19 8BB

Local Stores

Petrol Sandy
Great North Road
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1NA
01767 692984
Store Website
3.52 miles

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SPAR - St Neots
Cambridge Street
St Neots
Cambridge
PE19 1JZ
01480 472 353
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Waterside Vets
Eaton Socon St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 8ET 2.73 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
White House Veterinary Clinic 1 Linclare Place St. Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 7AH 01480 216612 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk 3.45 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Sandy
31 High Street Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1AG 01767 691224 sandy@medivet.co.uk Website 3.62 miles
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Adelaide Veterinary Centre
40-42 High Street Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1AJ 01767 699 889 reception@adelaidevetcentre.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Church House Veterinary Clinic
Church House 18 Brook Street St. Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 2BP 01480 472032 enquiries@chvc.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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Medivet St Neots
86A Cambridge Street St Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 1PJ 01480 210310 st.neots@medivet.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs. Willow Bridge Eaton Socon 3.26 miles Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site

Location what3words marinated.juggled.hilltop

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail. 2 Kingfisher Cl Little Paxton 5.82 miles Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.

Location what3words tabs.adjuster.risking

Biggleswade Commons
Lovely Walk Next To A River. Lotts Of Swans And Other Wildlife. Pretty Sure We Saw An Otter. The Walk Can Last Hours. Free Carpark At Weekend And Bank Holiday. 20 Royal Oak Cl Biggleswade Lancashire SG18 0BQ 6.22 miles

Location what3words triads.pampered.swanky

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 8.47 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

The Baulk And Baulk Wood
Lovely Multi Pathway Walk. Gravel, Grass, Fields And A Stream Small Enough For Paddles. 125 Langford Rd Henlow Lancashire SG16 6AG 9.24 miles

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Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 9.52 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
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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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°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
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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