Welcome to Stanbridgeford

Stanbridgeford is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the River Ouzel, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, the village is a peaceful and idyllic place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents.

One of the most notable features of Stanbridgeford is its beautiful countryside setting. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, providing a tranquil and peaceful environment for residents to enjoy. The River Ouzel is also a major attraction, with many residents and visitors enjoying fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The village is also home to a number of nature reserves and parks, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Despite its small size, Stanbridgeford has a strong sense of community and a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of local shops and businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the village, providing a range of dining options for residents and visitors alike. Overall, Stanbridgeford is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stanbridge Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Rosemary Godwin	Tilsworth Road Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 9HY 01525210328 School Website
Eaton Bray Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Mercer	School Lane Eaton Bray Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 2DT 01525220468 School Website
Totternhoe Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Gemma Needham	Church Road Totternhoe Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1RE 1582662959 School Website
Edlesborough Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Peel	High Street Edlesborough Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 2HS 1525220431
Leedon Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Richard Benson	Highfield Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3LZ 01525374713 School Website
Hockliffe Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Aoife Greaves	Woburn Road Hockliffe Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 9LL 01525210330 School Website
Weatherfield Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Joe Selmes	Brewers Hill Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1AF 01582605632 School Website
Beaudesert Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Pearce	Appenine Way Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DX 01525373019 School Website
Brooklands Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Headteacher Julie Hodgson	Brooklands Drive Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3PF 01525372018 School Website
Beecroft Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hughes	Westfield Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1DW 01582663486 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 3.70 Miles

Cheddington Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ 4.01 Miles

Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 5.88 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 5.88 Miles

Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 6.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
White Knight Private Hire 01582 665666 81 Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HW 0.91 Miles
Billington Chauffeur Cars 01525 852229 6 Hill View Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9BH 1.88 Miles
A1 Taxis 01525 370000 Unit 19, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE 1.99 Miles
D And R Taxis 01525 375588 Unit 19/Acacia Close, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE 1.99 Miles
Ntd Chauffeurs 01525 384025 31 Moorhouse Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4NT 2.04 Miles
Dialacar Taxis 01525 850605 20 Watling St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9NB 2.17 Miles
A1 Chauffeur 01582 665848 48 Beacon Av, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2AD 2.41 Miles
Db Executive Hire 07949 833770 30 Clay Furlong, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TR 2.44 Miles
16 Seater Mini Bus Transfers 07960 321146 Thorn Farm House, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6JH 2.49 Miles
Shireways 01525 373621 40 South St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PA 2.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Station Road Lu7 9Jd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peddars Lane Lu7 9Jd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Stanbridge Lu7 9Hy Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Eaton Bray Road Lu6 2Bn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anchor Public House Lu7 9Pu Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Totternhoe Road Lu6 2Bd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Square Lu6 2Dg Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eggington Church Lu7 0Pq Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Castle Hill Road Lu6 1Qg Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Stanbridge Road Lu7 9Jh Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Lu6 2Dp Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sewell Lane Lu6 1Rp Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bower Close Lu6 2Ed Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill View Lane Lu7 9Bh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Edlesborough Surgery 01525 221630	Edlesborough Surgery 11 Cow Lane,Edlesborough Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 2HT
Lrs At Ridgeway Court	Unit 6 Ridgeway Court Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4SF
Salisbury House Surgery 01525 243890	Salisbury House Surgery Lake Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1RS
Kirby Road Surgery 01582 609121	Kirby Road Surgery 58 Kirby Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 3JH
West Street Surgery 01582 664401	West Street Surgery 89 West Street Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1SF

Local Stores

Leighton Buzzard - Stanbridge Road
400 Stanbridge Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 4DF
01525 383262
Store Website
1.99 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Little Pets
Tilsworth Manor Stud Farm Stanbridge Road Tilsworth Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 9PT 01525 210822 hello@thelittlepets.com Website 0.97 miles
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Chiltern Equine Clinic
Bury Farm Mill Road Slapton Bedfordshire LU7 9BT 01525 222 099 reception@chilternequine.com Website 2.42 miles
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Chiltern Bury Farm
Bury Farm Mill Road Slapton Bedfordshire LU7 9BT 01525222099 reception@chilternequine.com Website 2.42 miles

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The Vet Clinic (Trading As Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd)
83 Hockliffe Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FL 01525 377105 practice.manager@thevetclinic.org Website 2.73 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 384985 leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.86 miles

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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1HJ 01525 373329 enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.33 miles

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Ivinghoe Hills Butterfly Walk
This Walk Takes In The Area Where All The Butterflies Found On The Ivinghoe Hills Are To Be Seen, Including The Rare Duke Of Burgundy And Other Specialists Of Rough Chalk Downland Such As Chalkhill Blue, Dark-Green Fritillary And Marbled White. Ivinghoe Beacon Lancashire 3.90 miles Turn South Off B489 Or West Off B4506. Park In The Bottom, Southern End, Of The National Trust Car Park On The West Side Of This C Road (Beacon Road).

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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 4.47 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 6.61 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 7.14 miles

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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 7.40 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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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
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