Welcome to Souldrop

Souldrop is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles south-west of the town of Rushden and 10 miles north-east of Bedford. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Lawrence Church, which dates back to the 13th century. Souldrop is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village of Souldrop has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and has been inhabited continuously ever since. In the 19th century, Souldrop was a thriving agricultural community, with many of its residents working on the surrounding farms. Today, the village is home to a mix of families, retirees, and commuters, who appreciate its quiet and rural setting.

Despite its small size, Souldrop has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community and surrounding areas. Souldrop is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with good road links to Bedford, Rushden, and Northampton. The village is also within easy reach of the M1 motorway, making it an ideal location for commuters. Overall, Souldrop is a charming and welcoming village, with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sharnbrook John Gibbard Lower School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Ms Hannah Bennett	High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234781328 School Website
Sharnbrook Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Raku	Odell Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1JL 01234782211 School Website
Pinchmill Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Coleman	The Old Road Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JD 01234781371 School Website
St Lawrence Va C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bush	Manor Lane Wymington Rushden Bedfordshire NN10 9LL 01933353530 School Website
Rushden Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lindsay Edwards	Goulsbra Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0YX 01933201200 School Website
Christopher Reeves C Of E Va Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bush	Hinwick Road Podington Wellingborough Bedfordshire NN29 7HU 01933353531 School Website
South End Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Elaine Ashcroft	Wymington Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9JU 01933356571 School Website
South End Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Gurdip Kaur	Wymington Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9JU 01933314611 School Website
Hinwick Hall College Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Hinwick Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN29 7JD 1993312470
Riseley C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Pointon	Church Lane Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EL 01234708218 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 6.69 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 8.19 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 8.69 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 11.17 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 11.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blue Corner Cars Ltd 01933 355555 15 High St South, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0QU 3.47 Miles
Alco Taxis Ltd 01933 412222 22 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YT 3.57 Miles
Ken's Taxis 01933 319113 61 Park Av, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9NP 3.69 Miles
Gps Taxis 01933 355055 126 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PD 3.82 Miles
Brian's Taxi Services 01933 418282 126 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PD 3.82 Miles
Brians Taxis And Minibuses 01933 411410 8 Peck Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BD 4.04 Miles
Airport Specialists 01933 396329 12 Manor Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BX 4.43 Miles
Compass Cars 01933 413247 71 Wollaston Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DA 4.60 Miles
Hamblin Cars 07801 288296 46 Fitzwilliam Leys, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LY 5.07 Miles
Bozeat Private Hire 01933 666365 27 Little Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7HW 5.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Post Office Souldrop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street West Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knotting Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office Church Lane / High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Odell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knotting Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Road 112 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Road 79 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bedford Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Stoke Mills Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tannery Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Wymington Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
The Bell Horsefair Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sharnbrook Surgery 01234 781392	The Surgery Templars Way Sharnbrook Bedfordshire MK44 1PZ
Harborough Field Surgery 01933 354200	Harborough Field Surgery 160 Newton Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0GP
Harborough Field Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	160 Newton Road Rushden NN10 0GP
Harborough Field Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	160 Newton Road Rushden NN10 0GP
East Northants Extended Access 01933 354200	Harborough Field Surgery 160 Newton Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0GP

Local Stores

Sharnbrook
46 High St
Sharnbrook
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 1PF
01234 781255
Store Website
1.39 miles

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SPAR - Croyland Motors
Croyland Motors
Northampton Road
Rushden
NN10 6GA
01933 413415
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Veterinary Clinic (Sharnbrook)
44 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF 01234 782204 sharnbrook@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk 1.42 miles


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Northlands Veterinary Group
22 Church Street Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9YT 01536 485543 rushden@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 3.58 miles

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Rushden Vets
Rushden Vets 163-165A Wellingborough Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9TA 01933 314199 contact@rushdenvets.co.uk Website 3.92 miles
Amenities
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Rushden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Crown Way Retail Park Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6BT 01933 35290 rushden@vets4pets.com Website 4.56 miles
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Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic
3 College Street Higham Ferrers Northamptonshire NN10 8DX 01933 770 200 reception@highamvets.com Website 4.64 miles
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Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6AG 01234865586 Website 6.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wymington Spinney
Pleasant Walk Along Public Footpaths Through Woodland And Across Arable Land Between Wymington, Rushden And Irchester. There Are A Number Of Clearly Visible Loops. Short, Medium Or Longer. Lovely. Ores Across To Farndish And Podington. Dog Friendly Pub In Wymington.Very Popular With Dog Walkers But Please Pick Up After Your Pet And Take Any Litter To The Nearest Bin! Can Be Very Muddy And Slippery So Waterproofs And Wellies Are A Good Idea! 63 Whitefriars Rushden NN10 9PE 3.78 miles

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Irchester Country Park
Old Ironstone Quarry. Jungle Park Activities For Children. Short And Long Trails Through 83 Hectares Of Woodland. On And Off Lead Walks. 89 Gipsy Ln Irchester Wellingborough NN29 7DJ 5.51 miles

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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 7.30 miles

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Castle Ashby Gardens
We Had A Nice Day With Our Dog At Castle Ashby Gardens. Walk Through The Well Maintained Estate. There's Plenty To See. There Is A Short Woodland Walk That Has Been Marked Out, Round The Pond. Go Through The Arboretum And Into The Different Gardens. Dogs Can Even Go In The Glass Palmery. We Saw Several Other Dogs There. Lots Of Magical Pathways And Hiding Places. A Nice Half Day Out. Take A Picnic. Free Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Playground And Easy To Find. There's Even A Small Menagerie Although Dogs Not Allowed In There. Tickets £9.60. Check Their Website For More Details. Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby Lancashire 7.95 miles Well Sign Posted

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Kinewell Lake Ringstead
Lovely Circular Walk Around Kinewell Lake Just Outside Ringstead Village. Can Be Very Muddy During Wet Weather. Parking At Kinewell Pocket Park, Half Way Around You Can Stop At Woodford Lock Tea Room. Dogs On Lead Between April And June For Breeding Season. 1977 Ringstead Rd Woodford Kettering NN14 4DU 8.44 miles

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Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment. Park View Washbrook Ln Ecton Northampton NN6 0QX 9.63 miles

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Weather Forecast

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