Welcome to Hexton

Hexton is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated in the Chiltern Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a peaceful and tranquil environment for its residents. Hexton has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the village that reflect its past.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hexton is the St. Faith's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Another historical building in the village is the Hexton Manor, which was built in the 16th century. The manor is now a private residence, but it is still an important part of the village's history.

Hexton is a close-knit community with a population of around 300 people. The village has a primary school, a pub, and a village hall, which is used for community events and activities. The village also has a cricket club, which is a popular pastime for many of its residents. Hexton is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: -0.2°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hexton Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Squires	Hexton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3JL 01582881248 School Website
Arnold Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Peter Roberts	Hexton Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4JZ 01582616400 School Website
Ramsey Manor Lower School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Colin Moore	Manor Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4NS 1582881318 School Website
Orchard School & Nursery Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Anne Burton	Higham Gobion Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4RB 1582882054
Pirton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenn Magdeburg	High Street Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PS 01462712370 School Website
Shillington Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Woodham	Greenfields Shillington Hitchin Bedfordshire SG5 3NX 01462711637 School Website
Offley Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Edwards	School Lane Offley Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3AT 01462768392 School Website
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Andrew Bull	Warden Hill Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 7AE 1582597125 School Website
Grasmere Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Barbara Tewe	Icknield Way Luton Bedfordshire LU3 2BT 01582593426 School Website
Bramingham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Petra Sutton	Freeman Avenue Luton Bedfordshire LU3 4BL 01582617500 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 4.41 Miles

Luton Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT 4.74 Miles

Leagrave Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA 4.74 Miles

Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 5.47 Miles

Flitwick Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ 5.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Button Cars 01582 612864 Grange Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RS 1.85 Miles
A1 Gravenhurst Taxis 01462 712643 11 Parkside, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JJ 3.45 Miles
Aaa Minibus 01582 848400 20 Julius Gardens, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SQ 4.09 Miles
Easy Limos 01582 562168 11 Brussels Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TQ 4.09 Miles
Runway Transfers 01525 872505 1 Lincoln Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NB 4.20 Miles
Easy Luton Taxis 07735 423586 Fallowfield, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UN 4.26 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01462 440909 23 North Pl, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NW 4.33 Miles
135 Taxis 01582 256001 Black Swan La, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2LU 4.36 Miles
Airport Travel Connect 01582 523636 10 Little Church Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9DA 4.39 Miles
Brittania Cabs 01525 876060 Station Rd, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 4.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hexton Sg5 3Jb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pegsdon Sg5 3Jz Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gale Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higham Gobian Sg5 3Hr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Barton Le Clay Bedford Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bedford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norman Road / Windsor Road Jcn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pond Farm Lu2 8Lu Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Apsley Road Sg5 3Lu Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rueley Dell Road Lu2 8Lr Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Faldo Road Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
The Chequers Streatley Lu3 3Ps Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Streatley Lu3 3Pl Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr A Sulakshana & Partners 01582 528700	The Surgery Hexton Road Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4TA
Barton Hills Medical Group 01582 490087	Whitehorse Vale Barton Hills Luton Bedfordshire LU3 4AD
Bramingham Park Medical Centre 01582 597737	Bramingham Park Med Ctr Lucas Gdns, Barton Hills Luton Bedfordshire LU3 4BG
Bramingham Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lucas Gardens Luton LU3 4BG
Dr Taylor	Gooseberry Hill Luton Bedfordshire LU3 2LB

Local Stores

Barton le Clay
85 Bedford Road
Barton le Clay
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4LL
01582 883521
shop.4618@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.68 miles

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SPAR - Luton
323 Ashcroft Road
Luton
LU2 9AE
Store Website
4.7 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 1.59 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 1.73 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 1.73 miles
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Luton Vets4pets Ltd
370 Hitchin Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 7SR 01582 720 088 luton@vets4pets.com Website 4.76 miles
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Biscot Mill Veterinary Centre Ltd
324 Biscot Road Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1AZ 01582 730105 4.79 miles

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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 4.96 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Deacon Hill Pegdson
Hitchin Rd Hitchin Lancashire SG5 3JT 1.01 miles Live And Let Live Pub

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

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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 1.34 miles Barton Hills Is Immediately South Of The B655 Between The Town Of Barton-Le-Clay And The Village Of Hexton.

Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views. Hitchin Lancashire 1.60 miles

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Oughtenhead Common
A Huge Expanse Of Fields And Protected Nature Reserves. There Is A Small Car Park Which Would Fit Around 6-8 Cars At The Start Of The Playing Field Then Many Turnstiles On To Various Difference Tracks. Some Ponds, Chalk Pits And River Areas. A Great All Rounder! Oughtonhead Nature Reserve Pirton 3.73 miles

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Luton Airport
Walk Around The Back Of Luton Airport, Lots Of Space For Dogs To Go Off Lead And Depending On The Direction A Little Bit Of Forest 66 Eaton Green Rd Luton LU2 9JB 5.18 miles You Can Park In Wigmore Valley Carpark, Head Through The Park Into The Fields Beyond.

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Weather Forecast

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