Welcome to Southend

Southend is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the Chiltern Hills, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community spirit.

One of the main attractions in Southend is the St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Southend is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, post office, and pub. The pub, called The Swan, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local beers and ciders. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Southend is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle in a beautiful rural setting.

Local Weather

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Temp: 13°C

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Local Schools

School Details
St Michaels Church Of England Combined School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs David Morley
Chapel Square
Stewkley
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0HA
01525240248
School Website
Drayton Parslow Village School
Community School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Ms David May
Main Road
Drayton Parslow
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0JR
01296720306
School Website
Overstone Combined School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kirsty Eales
Church Street
Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0NY
01296688799
School Website
The Cottesloe School
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Jones
Aylesbury Road
Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0NY
01296688264
School Website
Mursley Church Of England School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Ms David May
Main Street
Mursley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0RT
01296720305
School Website
Greenleas School
Community School
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Clarke
Derwent Road
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2AB
01525371735
School Website
Swanbourne House School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-13
Head Teacher
Mr Simone Mitchell (Acting Head)
Swanbourne
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0HZ
01296720264
School Website
Southcott Lower School
Community School
Ages:4-9
Head Teacher
Miss Sarah Laundy
Bideford Green
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2UA
01525375753
School Website
Swanbourne Church Of England Va School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Ms David May
Winslow Road
Swanbourne
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0SW
01296720295
School Website
Newton Longville Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sue White
School Drive
Newton Longville
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0BZ
01908373428
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
3.75 Miles
Bletchley
Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ
5.32 Miles
Fenny Stratford
Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP
5.93 Miles
Cheddington
Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
6.17 Miles
Bow Brickhill
Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN
6.53 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Wing Cabs
01296 681013
45 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0NY
2.57 Miles
Wing Cars
01296 688739
45 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0NY
2.57 Miles
Abacus Cars
01525 378500
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
3.76 Miles
Burgins Taxis
01525 372131
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
3.76 Miles
Easy Limos
0800 043 9347
17 Cedars Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PD
3.87 Miles
Leighton Buzzard Taxis
01525 456567
5/Castle House/Old Rd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2RB
3.88 Miles
Avis Rent A Car
0844 544 6082
19 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LR
3.88 Miles
M P Executive
01296 662938
Little Chapel Farm, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0QL
4.28 Miles
Claridge Cars
01525 377007
A/21 High St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DN
4.32 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars
01582 984930
West Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TL
4.38 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street South Lu7 0Hz
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Dove Street Lu7 0Je
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Post Office High Street Lu7 0Ex
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Village Hall Ivy Lane
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Bowles Farm Lu7 0Ep
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Hollingdon Lu7 0Df
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Dunton
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Cublington Lu7 0Lb
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High Street Lu7 0Js
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Church End
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Lower End
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Chapel Hill Lu7 0Bz
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Leighton Road Lu7 0Gf
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The Green Lu7 0Dd
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Littleworth Lu7 0Ne
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
North Bucks Pcn
01296 688949
46 Stewkley Road
Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0NE
Ashcroft Surgery
01296 688201
Ashcroft Surgery
Stewkley Road, Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0NE
3W Health
01296 688949
Wing Surgery
46 Stewkley Road, Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0NE
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

Newton Road
Newton Road
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK3 5BS
01908 372116
Store Website
4.91 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
4.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hampden Vets - The Farm Vets
Glebe Close Farm
Cublington Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0LB
01296 745 376
farm@hampdenvets.co.uk
Website
1.67 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1RS
01773 302220
info@vetcarehome.co.uk
Website
4.47 miles
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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 4SW
01525 384985
leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk
Website
4.54 miles
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Hampden Equine Veterinary Practice
Barrettstown Equine Clinic
Oving Road
Whitchurch
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP22 4ES
01296 745374
equine@hampdenvets.co.uk
Website
4.57 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1HJ
01525 373329
enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk
Website
4.58 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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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
4.89 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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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
4.06 miles

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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach
4.15 miles

Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb
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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
7.02 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.
Location
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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way
Tring
Lancashire
HP23 4NW
8.08 miles

Location
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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
8.67 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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Bancroft Park
This Is A Nice 1 Hour Walk, Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Allow Socializing. There Is A Roman Villa To Look Around, The Gravel Path Leads Around A Stream And Meadow Area. At The Bradwell End You Can Walk Up To The Concrete Cows, Although If Your Dog(S) Aren't Used To Being Off Leash Then Put Them On The Lead At That Point Due To A Busy Dual Carriageway (Monks Way). If You Continued Under Monks Way, You Can Follow The Redway To Bradwell Abbey, A Norman Abbey With A Chapel Still Standing. Back Toward Bancroft There Is A Small Wooded Area Following The Railway Back Into The Park. Squirrels, Rabbits, Jays, Woodpeckers And Other Birds Can Be Seen/Heard.
Bancroft Park
2 Constantine Way
Lancashire
9.56 miles

Bancrofft Park
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Weather Forecast

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