Welcome to Upper Gravenhurst

Upper Gravenhurst is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small population of around 300 people, and it is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village has a rich history, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks that can be found in the area. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. Giles Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Another historic building in the village is the Manor House, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence.

Despite its small size, Upper Gravenhurst has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a village hall, which is used for a variety of events, including concerts, plays, and community meetings. There is also a local pub, The Chequers, which is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. Overall, Upper Gravenhurst is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gravenhurst Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Randall	High Street Gravenhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4HY 01462711257 School Website
Shillington Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Woodham	Greenfields Shillington Hitchin Bedfordshire SG5 3NX 01462711637 School Website
Esland Bedford School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Rhett Cameron	54 Wrest Park Silsoe Bedfordshire MK45 4HS 1525863805 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
Campton Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Fraher	Rectory Road Campton Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PF 1462813359 School Website
Silsoe C Of E Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Boyle	High Street Silsoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4ES 01525860247 School Website
St Marys Va C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Bingley	High Street Clophill Bedfordshire MK45 4BE 01525860206 School Website
Shefford Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Finch	School Lane Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5XA 01462629123 School Website
Robert Bloomfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Colin Marshall	Bloomfield Drive Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5BU 01462628800 School Website
Stondon Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Woodham	Hillside Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6LQ 01462850288

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Arlesey Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA 4.92 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 5.15 Miles

Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 5.99 Miles

Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 6.35 Miles

Letchworth Garden City Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN 6.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 0.33 Miles
Trident Private Hire 0800 731 4489 3/The Old Dairy, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PL 1.58 Miles
Solo Private Hire Ltd 01462 812320 Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AE 2.68 Miles
Button Cars 01582 612864 Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS 3.60 Miles
Jeanettes Village Cars 01462 811855 39 Broad Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5RL 3.65 Miles
K Cars 01234 381500 The Yard, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ 3.66 Miles
B A Executive Chauffeurs 0800 734 3434 The Paddocks West View/Church End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS 3.90 Miles
Mid Beds Taxis 01525 758585 Lyall Court, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1UF 4.59 Miles
Arlesey And District Cars/Arlesey Taxis 01462 730307 18 Glebe Avenue, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6UP 4.99 Miles
Capital Cabs 01525 404011 89 Oliver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SA 5.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clophill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Church End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton End Sg5 3Pj Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shillington Post Office Sg5 3Lp Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Five Post House Sg17 5Ny Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meppershall Post Office Sg17 5Lx Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kennedy Drive Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Apsley Road Sg5 3Lu Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shefford Road Clophill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chicksands Avenue Sg17 5Xy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mercury Place Sg17 5Xg Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Shefford Health Centre 01462 818620	Robert Lucas Drive Hitchin Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5FS
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

Local Stores

Silsoe - Mander Farm Road
Mander Farm Road Barton Way
Silsoe
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4DS
01525 862289
Store Website
2.04 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Davies Veterinary Specialists
Manor Farm Business Park Higham Gobion Hertfordshire SG5 3HR 01582 883950 info@vetspecialists.co.uk Website 2.12 miles
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Berry House Veterinary Practice
23 Clifton Road Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5AE 01462 812746 2.77 miles
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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 3.09 miles
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Boness Veterinary Enterprises Ltd
125 Bedford Road Barton Le Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 612604 reception@vetlinks.co.uk Website 3.51 miles
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Vets Now Barton Le Clay
125 Bedford Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4LP 01582 967089 bartonleclay@vets-now.com Website 3.51 miles
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Medivet Flitwick
47 The Ridgeway Flitwick Bedfordshire MK45 1DJ 01525 714892 flitwick@medivet.co.uk Website 4.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 2.67 miles

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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 3.44 miles

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Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views. Hitchin Lancashire 3.90 miles

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Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 3.91 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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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 3.91 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 3.96 miles Park On Church Lane For Free. The Reserve Is Sign Posted. Check The Website For Postcodes And Numerous Entrances.

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