Where is Bedfordshire?
Bedfordshire sits just south of Northamptonshire and north of Hertfordshire, with Cambridgeshire to the northeast and Buckinghamshire to its west.
The county is connected to London via the M1, and it takes a little over an hour and a half to drive to the capital, and about an hour to drive to Cambridge via the A14.
Transport in Bedfordshire
Luton, Bedford and Leighton Buzzard are amongst the more commuter-friendly towns in Bedfordshire, with regular trains to London St Pancras via Thameslink.
Leighton Buzzard also offers services to London Euston in around 30 minutes, as well as routes to Milton Keynes, Birmingham New Street and Northampton.
Luton Airport adds international travel convenience, and with 19 railway stations across the county, travel options are abundant.
Shopping in Bedfordshire
Luton is home to Luton Point, a shopping centre featuring major retailers such as Primark, TK Maxx, Boots, H&M, Next, and New Look.
Bedford’s Harpur Centre and high street also house outlets like WH Smith, Superdrug, and M&S Food.
Other shopping options include large retail parks in Dunstable, Kempton, and Leighton Buzzard.
Things to do in Bedfordshire
Outdoor lovers can visit Woburn Safari Park, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Forest of Marston Vale.
Families will enjoy Center Parcs in Woburn Forest, alongside numerous parks throughout the county.
Popular places to live in Bedfordshire
Charming towns and villages with easy access to major amenities make Bedfordshire a great place to live. Here are a few recommended areas:
Westoning
Westoning is a peaceful village popular with families and downsizers, offering green space, traditional pubs and a lower school. It's just 7 minutes from Flitwick station with direct Thameslink trains to London St Pancras in about 50 minutes.
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Toddington
Located 5 miles from Luton, Toddington offers excellent road and rail links via the M1 and Harlington station. London is just over 1.5 hours by car and under 50 minutes by train.
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Lower Stondon
Lower Stondon is a quiet village near Hertfordshire and only 10 minutes from Hitchin. With calm streets and wide roads, it offers relaxed living with convenient access to nearby towns.
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