Welcome to Clipstone

Clipstone is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of Sherwood Forest and is known for its rich history and natural beauty. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and several shops and pubs.

One of the most notable landmarks in Clipstone is the ruins of Clipstone Castle. The castle was built in the 12th century and was once a royal hunting lodge. Today, only the ruins remain, but they are still an impressive sight and attract visitors from all over the world. The castle is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who was murdered there in the 17th century.

Another popular attraction in Clipstone is Sherwood Pines Forest Park. The park covers over 3,000 acres and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities in the park, including cycling, walking, and horse riding. There are also several picnic areas and a café where visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Local Schools

School	Details
Beaudesert Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Pearce	Appenine Way Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DX 01525373019 School Website
Vandyke Upper School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Carroll	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DY 01525636700 School Website
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Winter	Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FU 01525372266 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
Brooklands Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Headteacher Julie Hodgson	Brooklands Drive Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3PF 01525372018 School Website
The Rushmere Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Callender	East Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EW 1525372096 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
Hockliffe Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Aoife Greaves	Woburn Road Hockliffe Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 9LL 01525210330 School Website
Heathwood Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Susanne Dove	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AU 01525377096 School Website
Dovery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Cavendar	Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AG 1525377233 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 2.50 Miles

Cheddington Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ 5.12 Miles

Harlington Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD 5.96 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 6.20 Miles

Woburn Sands Station Road, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, MK17 8UD 6.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxis 01525 370000 Unit 19, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE 1.07 Miles
D And R Taxis 01525 375588 Unit 19/Acacia Close, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QE 1.07 Miles
White Knight Private Hire 01582 665666 81 Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HW 1.51 Miles
Yes Minibuses 01525 631008 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 1.55 Miles
Buzzard Airport Transfers 01525 631008 94 East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HX 1.55 Miles
Ntd Chauffeurs 01525 384025 31 Moorhouse Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4NT 1.57 Miles
Shireways 01525 373621 40 South St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PA 1.59 Miles
Dialacar Taxis 01525 850605 20 Watling St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9NB 1.62 Miles
Abacus Cars 07932 611524 28 Chiltern Gardens, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BL 1.66 Miles
Leighton Taxis 01525 636363 83 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 1.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Salisbury House Surgery 01525 243890	Salisbury House Surgery Lake Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1RS
Dr Jl Henderson & Partners 01525 373111	The Surgery 29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR
Leighton Buzzard Health Centre	25 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR

Local Stores

Underwood Croft
Underwood Croft
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3RG
Store Website
1.14 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Vet Clinic (Trading As Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd)
83 Hockliffe Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FL 01525 377105 practice.manager@thevetclinic.org Website 1.36 miles
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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1HJ 01525 373329 enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk Website 1.69 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1RS 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 1.82 miles

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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 384985 leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.00 miles

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The Little Pets
Tilsworth Manor Stud Farm Stanbridge Road Tilsworth Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 9PT 01525 210822 hello@thelittlepets.com Website 2.12 miles
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Heath &Amp; Reach Veterinary Surgery
Kingswood Farm Brickhill Road Heath And Reach Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 0BA 01525 237444 reception@heathandreachvets.co.uk Website 2.32 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 2.45 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 2.62 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 5.17 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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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 5.90 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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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 8.41 miles

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 8.73 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

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