Neighbourhoods
Sharnbrook
Plenty of countryside walks
Nice walk along Bedford river with optional stop at bistro pub
20min drive
13 locals recommend
The Embankment
The EmbankmentNice walk along Bedford river with optional stop at bistro pub
20min drive
Pretty market town, home to Olney pancake race, farmers market, some cafes and antique shops for a mooch .
20min drive
19 locals recommend
Olney
Pretty market town, home to Olney pancake race, farmers market, some cafes and antique shops for a mooch .
20min drive
Thurleigh
Village with water frontage and spot to wild swim or paddle (at own risk!!)
Sightseeing
Just 1 hour away, wonder around and enjoy the infamous architecture or hire a punt
356 locals recommend
Cambridge
Just 1 hour away, wonder around and enjoy the infamous architecture or hire a punt
Family day out
Enjoy the garden with small wildlife viewing area
Woburn Safari Park
Crawley RoadGreat day out for all the family.
45 mins drive
Castle Ashby Gardens
Small animal park
25mins away
Canoe Trail
Hillgrounds RoadGreat to enjoy the Bedfordshire countryside.
Canoe, SUP, kayak hire
20 mins drive
Snozone
602 Marlborough GateLearn to or practice your skiing or snowboarding
40 mins drive
Harrold Odell Country Park
Carlton RoadNice walk around lake
Optional cafe
10mins drive
Wakeboarding tow rope, open water swimming, basic cafe and posher restaurant
20mins drive
7 locals recommend
Box End Park Watersports
Box End RoadWakeboarding tow rope, open water swimming, basic cafe and posher restaurant
20mins drive
Ready Steady Roll
At the top of the road… good cake, perfect for a rainy day
Grafham Water
Reservoir with walk/ 10km cycle around it
25mins away
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road10mins away
Bedford Autodrome
Thurleigh RoadLess than 10 mins away
The College Equestrian Centre
Church Road15 mins away
Food/ drink Scene
Lovely cake and working mill. Food a little pricey but delicious!
Nice walks nearby also.
20mins away
The Water Mill Tearooms
Lovely cake and working mill. Food a little pricey but delicious!
Nice walks nearby also.
20mins away
Bake'n'Butty
63 High Street15 minute walk, footpath optional.
Local deli serving light lunches
Local pub… variable food menu (sometimes amazing sometimes not so much!)
10mins away
6 locals recommend
The Sun
Grange RoadLocal pub… variable food menu (sometimes amazing sometimes not so much!)
10mins away
Local brewery with food. Often have events E.g. comedy nights, Oktoberfest and had a nice vibe… I recommend the outside area and pizza
10mins away
Brewpoint Bedford
Cut Throat LaneLocal brewery with food. Often have events E.g. comedy nights, Oktoberfest and had a nice vibe… I recommend the outside area and pizza
10mins away
Herd
25 Saint Cuthbert's StreetBest burgers in town
Also do gig nights
20mins away
Never been but heard it is worth the price for a special occasion
8 locals recommend
The St Helena Restaurant
High StreetNever been but heard it is worth the price for a special occasion
Mixture of restaurants and all you need for shopping.
Cinema, bounce, crazy golf, kids climbing
20mins away
55 locals recommend
Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
Mixture of restaurants and all you need for shopping.
Cinema, bounce, crazy golf, kids climbing
20mins away
Pizzeria Venezia
30 Church StreetNever eaten in but free delivery and good pizza. Pizza and beer £10 on Wednesday
Shooting range
Sporting Targets Limited
Knotting LaneLessons and day tickets (I think)
3 miles from house
Bike park
Chicksands Bike Park
Northwood End RoadAbout 40mins away, good fun for all abilities
Coffee shops
Great coffee and cake, walk up the track and see the goats.
Less than 10 mins drive
The Giddy Goat Coffee Shop
High StreetGreat coffee and cake, walk up the track and see the goats.
Less than 10 mins drive