Welcome to Slapton

Slapton is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Leighton Buzzard and 10 miles north-west of the city of Aylesbury. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 13th-century St. Botolph's Church and the Slapton Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century.

One of the most notable features of Slapton is the Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, which is located just to the south of the village. The reserve covers an area of over 200 acres and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including otters, water voles, and a variety of bird species. The reserve also contains a large freshwater lake, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating.

Despite its small size, Slapton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including an annual fete and a fireworks display on Bonfire Night. Overall, Slapton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Cedars Upper School
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Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Gibbs
Mentmore Road
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2AE
01525219300
School Website
Cheddington Combined School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Majcher
High Street
Cheddington
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0RG
01296668324
School Website
Linslade Academy Trust
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Ms Mark Gibbs
Mentmore Road
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2PA
01525372640
School Website
Leedon Lower School
Community School
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Benson
Highfield Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3LZ
01525374713
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
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Community School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs S Reay
Brooklands Drive
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3PG
01525376085
School Website
Edlesborough Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jennifer Peel
High Street
Edlesborough
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 2HS
1525220431
Brooklands Middle School
Academy Converter
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Headteacher Julie Hodgson
Brooklands Drive
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3PF
01525372018
School Website
Pulford C Of E Va Lower School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mr David Heather
Pulford Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1AB
01525372188
School Website
Leighton Middle School
Community School
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Vallance
Church Square
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1EX
01525374907
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheddington
Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
1.66 Miles
Leighton Buzzard
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
2.97 Miles
Tring
Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QR
5.48 Miles
Leagrave
Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
8.15 Miles
Luton
Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
8.15 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Billington Chauffeur Cars
01525 852229
6 Hill View Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9BH
1.29 Miles
Db Executive Hire
07949 833770
30 Clay Furlong, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TR
1.99 Miles
Ntd Chauffeurs
01525 384025
31 Moorhouse Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4NT
2.02 Miles
Embassy Cars
01525 853253
6 Harmill Industrial Estate, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4FF
2.13 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars
01582 984930
West Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TL
2.21 Miles
White Knight Private Hire
01582 665666
81 Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HW
2.29 Miles
Cheddington Cars
01296 661666
27 New Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0RL
2.46 Miles
D And R Taxis
01525 375588
Unit 19/Acacia Close, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE
2.48 Miles
A1 Taxis
01525 370000
Unit 19, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE
2.48 Miles
Shireways
01525 373621
40 South St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PA
2.49 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Slapton Lu7 9Ds
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Little Billington Lu7 9Bp
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Leighton Road Lu6 2Hd
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Hill View Lane Lu7 9Bh
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Theedway Lu7 9Sp
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Station Road Lu7 0Sg
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Johnson Drive Lu7 4Tq
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Ledburn Lu7 0Pz
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Ivinghoe Aston Lu7 9Dn
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Delivery Office Firbank Way Lu7 4Ww
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Lrs At Ridgeway Court
Unit 6 Ridgeway Court
Grovebury Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 4SF
Edlesborough Surgery
01525 221630
Edlesborough Surgery
11 Cow Lane,Edlesborough
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 2HT
Salisbury House Surgery
01525 243890
Salisbury House Surgery
Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1RS
Leighton Road Surgery
01525 372571
Leighton Road Surgery
1 Leighton Road, Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1LB
Leighton Road Surgery
1 Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1LB
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Local Stores

Leighton Buzzard - Stanbridge Road
400 Stanbridge Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 4DF
01525 383262
Store Website
2.32 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chiltern Equine Clinic
Bury Farm
Mill Road
Slapton
Bedfordshire
LU7 9BT
01525 222 099
reception@chilternequine.com
Website
0.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Chiltern Bury Farm
Bury Farm
Mill Road
Slapton
Bedfordshire
LU7 9BT
01525222099
reception@chilternequine.com
Website
0.08 miles
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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 4SW
01525 384985
leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk
Website
2.29 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1RS
01773 302220
info@vetcarehome.co.uk
Website
2.72 miles
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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1HJ
01525 373329
enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk
Website
2.76 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

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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
2.79 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

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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
2.26 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
3.00 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
4.51 miles

Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb
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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way
Tring
Lancashire
HP23 4NW
4.94 miles

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons.
HP4 1LT
5.87 miles

The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.
Tring Park
Located On The Edge Of Tring. Mixture Of Open Parkland And Woodland.
London Rd
Tring
Lancashire
HP23 5NB
5.99 miles

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Weather Forecast

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