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The Local Area

Though nestled within the countryside, there is lots to do and fun for all ages in the surrounding area. The Eco Lodges has great transport links making it easy to explore Bedfordshire and beyond during your stay with us.

Food & Drink

The Flying Horse

Traditional English country pub for relaxed drinking and dining

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A traditional English pub serving food and drink

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Clophill Post Office

Post office within Co-op. Good range of groceries and toiletries.

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Large supermarket with both groceries and a clothing section

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Large supermarket in Shefford for normal grocery shops

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Khindas Budgens

Small convenience store with essentials located in Maulden

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Family friendly country dining pub with restaurant and a bar

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Restaurant and Deck open daily for breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks

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Fold Me Close Pizza

Neapolitan style pizza for takeaway. Also cater for events

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Turkish restaurant in Shefford. Delivery and takeaway available

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Authentic Thai cuisine restaurant in Barton. Takeaway or Dine-in

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Indian restaurant in Steppingly. Takeaway and collection available

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Oriental cuisine to takeaway in Barton and Luton

Please note: This is neither an exhaustive list or a list of recommendations.

See & Do

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Woburn Safari Park

Road and Foot Safari with Giraffes and Lions and plenty more to see!

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18th Century English Heritage site with 90 acres of garden to explore

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Shuttleworth Estate

Home to the Swiss Garden, Shuttleworth Collection and much more

Lavender Fields

Hitchen Lavender

A spectacular 25 miles of lavender rows to explore

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The shell of a 17th Century mansion with magnificent views

Woburn Abbey and Gardens

Currently under extensive renovation until 2026

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De Grey Mausoleum

One of the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church

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Bushmead Priory

A rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory

Marston Vale Trail

The Forest of Marston Vale

Visit Millennium Country Park or one of their woodlands for a walk or cycle

Priory Country Park

A 360 acre green space made up of lakes, meadows and woodland

Rushmere Country Park

Over 400 acres of woodland, heathlands and meadows to be enjoyed

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BCN Wildlife Trust Events

Wide range of talks, walks and other fun activities for all ages

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The UK's largest zoo with 600 acres of space and over 10,000 animals to see

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Company of Nature

Guided Forest Bathing walks and sessions for nature connectivity

Take a tour of the Historic Victorian Flour Mill and explore the Mill gardens

Animal Farm

Animal Edge Farm

Small private children's farm where you can get up close with farmyard friends

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Kathy Brown's Gardens

Explore the 4.5 acre garden at Stevington Manor House

Dunstable Downs

National Trust Nature Reserve. Also home to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral.

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Herrings Green Activity Farm

A farm with over 200 birds of prey and farm animals

Elstow Moot Hall

Elstow Moot Hall

15th century timber-framed market hall located on Elstow Village Green

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A Riverside Victorian Promenade with formal gardens

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Stevington Windmill

18th century post mill that is the last remaining windmill in Bedfordshire

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Hat Factory Arts Centre

Creative workspaces for live music, theatre, dance and much more

The Glenn Miller Museum

A museum with a restored control room and a room dedicated to Glenn Miller

Orbital Trampoline Park

Trampoline park in a 41,000-sq foot warehouse!

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Heritage Station Centre

Restored Railway Station, perfect for train and history enthusiasts!

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Wardown House

An immersive museum which takes you into a household in the Victorian Era

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Willow Tree Distillery

Go on one of their experiences and get behind the scenes at the distillery

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Someries Castle

Ruins of a castle regarded as one of the first brick buildings in England

The Olde WaterMill

A Dickensian shopping village inside the grounds of a 1000-year old watermill.

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RSPB Nature Reserve

Visit RSPB headquarters to stroll along 5 miles of signposted trails

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Stockwood Discovery Centre

Gardens, interactive exhibits and the largest Carriage Collection in Europe

Swimming Pool

Outdoor 23m x 9m swimming pool originally established in 1911

Please note: This is neither an exhaustive list nor a list of recommendations by Clophill Eco Lodges

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