Welcome to Shefford

Shefford is a small town located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the River Flit and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Shefford has a population of around 5,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the main attractions in Shefford is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Shefford also has a number of parks and green spaces, including the Shefford Memorial Park, which is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

The town has a number of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. Shefford is also home to a number of schools, including the Samuel Whitbread Academy, which is a highly regarded secondary school. The town is well-connected to other parts of Bedfordshire and London, with good transport links via the A507 and the M1 motorway. Overall, Shefford is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Robert Bloomfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Colin Marshall	Bloomfield Drive Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5BU 01462628800 School Website
Shefford Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Finch	School Lane Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5XA 01462629123 School Website
Samuel Whitbread Academy Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Martin	Shefford Road Clifton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5QS 01462629900 School Website
Campton Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Fraher	Rectory Road Campton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PF 1462813359 School Website
Clifton All Saints Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Byrne	Church Street Clifton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5ES 01462628444 School Website
Meppershall Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caren Earp	107 High Street Meppershall Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5LZ 1462813293 School Website
Southill Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Barlow	School Lane Southill Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9JA 01462813312 School Website
Raynsford Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Ed Wheatley	Park Lane Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6AT 01462812319 School Website
Henlow Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Caren Earp	Church Road Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6AN 01462813733 School Website
Derwent Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Barlow	Hitchin Road Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6BA 01462812047 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Arlesey Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA 3.02 Miles

Biggleswade Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL 4.42 Miles

Letchworth Garden City Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN 6.00 Miles

Sandy Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW 6.31 Miles

Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 6.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Solo Private Hire Ltd 01462 812320 Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AE 0.16 Miles
Jeanettes Village Cars 01462 811855 39 Broad Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5RL 1.37 Miles
Trident Private Hire 0800 731 4489 3/The Old Dairy, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PL 2.48 Miles
K Cars 01234 381500 The Yard, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ 2.71 Miles
Wilbian Cars 01462 701222 Cambridge Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9PS 2.78 Miles
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 3.01 Miles
Arlesey And District Cars/Arlesey Taxis 01462 730307 18 Glebe Avenue, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6UP 3.22 Miles
Area Cars Biggleswade 01767 318764 56 Windermere Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8LT 4.17 Miles
Maurices Private Hire 01767 316438 Station Yard, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AJ 4.34 Miles
K And N Private Hire 01767 600078 17 Chaucer Dr, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8QG 4.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shefford Post Office Sg17 5Db No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ivel Road Sg17 5La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Road Sg17 5Dj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton Road Sg17 5Ag No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ampthill Road Sg17 5Ag No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purcell Way Sg17 5Ry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shefford Health Centre Sg17 5Sf No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southfields Sheltered Sg17 5At No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campton Turn Sg17 5Bj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Five Post House Sg17 5Ny No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chicksands Avenue Sg17 5Xy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton Post Office Sg17 5Rg No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shefford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Sg17 5Sj No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Robert Lucas Drive Shefford SG17 5FS
Shefford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Robert Lucas Drive Shefford SG17 5FS
Shefford Health Centre 01462 818620	Robert Lucas Drive Hitchin Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5FS
Chicksands Medical Centre	Chicksands Medical Centre Building 106 Bunyan Road, Chicksands Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PR
Dr Carragher And Neal And Akhtar 01462 850305	109 Station Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6JJ

Local Stores

Shefford - Old Bridge Way
Old Bridge Way
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5AX
01462 816084
Store Website
0.15 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Berry House Veterinary Practice
23 Clifton Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5AE 01462 812746 0.17 miles
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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 2.36 miles
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Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice Limited
Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Surgeon Ickwell Road Upper Caldecote Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9BS 01767 627317 esmithvet@btconnect.com Website 4.36 miles
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Medivet Biggleswade
15 Shortmead Street Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0AT 01767 313 323 biggleswade@medivet.co.uk Website 4.47 miles
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Biggleswade Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home White Way Retail Park Pegassus Drive Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8TQ 01767 310920 biggleswade@vets4pets.com 4.54 miles
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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 4.70 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Millennium Woods Henlow
A Lovely Walk Which Starts At A Free Public Car Park. Head For The Bridge Which Leads To A Path Along A Stream, And Then To Open Countryside. 7 Gardeners Ln Henlow Lancashire SG16 6DJ 2.08 miles

Location what3words fault.cuddling.rudder

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 2.13 miles

Location what3words headstone.chip.crafted

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 2.47 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 2.72 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

Etonbury Woods And Nature Reserve
This Walk Is Part Of Teh Etonbury Green Wheel Walk In Stotfold. There Is Walk Through Woods And Then By The Stream. Lots Of Areas Of Off Lead Areas. Stotfold Rd Arlesey Lancashire SG15 6XS 3.79 miles Parking Is Either On Stofold Road Or In The Car Park Of Teh Fox And Duck. Follow The Path Down Past The School Then You Will Come To The Walk

Location what3words closet.homelands.tidal

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 4.68 miles

Location what3words triads.pampered.swanky

Weather Forecast

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