Eaton Bray

Settlement in Bedfordshire

England

Eaton Bray

B440 Leighton Road Towards Leighton Buzzard, leaving Church End, Edlesborough.
B440 Leighton Road Credit: Robin Webster

Eaton Bray is a charming village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated approximately four miles north of Dunstable and six miles south of Leighton Buzzard, it occupies a picturesque spot within the Chiltern Hills. With a population of around 2,000 people, Eaton Bray maintains a close-knit community feel.

The village dates back to medieval times and is steeped in history. Its most notable landmark is St. Mary's Church, a beautiful 13th-century building that stands proudly at its center. The church features stunning architectural details, including a tower that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Eaton Bray is surrounded by rolling hills, providing residents and visitors with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Ivinghoe Beacon, part of the National Trust's Ashridge Estate, offers breathtaking views and scenic walks. The village also benefits from its close proximity to the Whipsnade Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos.

Amenities in Eaton Bray include a village store, a post office, a pub, and a primary school, which serves the local community. The village hosts various events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

Transport links in Eaton Bray are convenient, with the A5 road passing nearby and providing easy access to neighboring towns and cities. The nearby towns of Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard offer additional amenities and transport options.

Overall, Eaton Bray is a delightful village that combines a rich history, stunning natural surroundings, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Eaton Bray Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.878567/-0.585718 or Grid Reference SP9720. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B440 Leighton Road Towards Leighton Buzzard, leaving Church End, Edlesborough.
B440 Leighton Road
Towards Leighton Buzzard, leaving Church End, Edlesborough.
B440 Leighton Road, Church End, Edlesborough Towards Leighton Buzzard.
B440 Leighton Road, Church End, Edlesborough
Towards Leighton Buzzard.
Ford on the lane With  a raised walkway on the right.
Ford on the lane
With a raised walkway on the right.
Water channel beside the road With interesting wooden hurdles fitted in the stream bed to, reduce erosion or flow, I assume.
Water channel beside the road
With interesting wooden hurdles fitted in the stream bed to, reduce erosion or flow, I assume.
Lane approaching the village The rough grazing here looks like it will be developed for housing.
Lane approaching the village
The rough grazing here looks like it will be developed for housing.
Dormer bungalows on Townside Dormer bungalows are not really bungalows, as they have two storeys, but they are a nice amalgam. These date from the 1960s I think. Extremely well kept. As you would expect.
Dormer bungalows on Townside
Dormer bungalows are not really bungalows, as they have two storeys, but they are a nice amalgam. These date from the 1960s I think. Extremely well kept. As you would expect.
Beacon View Nice executive homes.
Beacon View
Nice executive homes.
Northall Village Hall A great local amenity. Nicely maintained too.
Northall Village Hall
A great local amenity. Nicely maintained too.
Parish Paths Partnership PPP is a measure to ensure paths stay used and open, through promoting their benefits. Surely a valuable lesson against the backdrop of a national virus pandemic, lockdowns, furlough schemes, lifestyle re-evaluations, mental health benefits of outdoor exercise, community spirit and social cohesion etc.
Parish Paths Partnership
PPP is a measure to ensure paths stay used and open, through promoting their benefits. Surely a valuable lesson against the backdrop of a national virus pandemic, lockdowns, furlough schemes, lifestyle re-evaluations, mental health benefits of outdoor exercise, community spirit and social cohesion etc.
The Swan public house Another nice pub.
The Swan public house
Another nice pub.
September Cottage and No.2 Charming semi-detached cottages on the south side of Church Lane, Eaton Bray.
September Cottage and No.2
Charming semi-detached cottages on the south side of Church Lane, Eaton Bray.
St Mary the Virgin - Eaton Bray The church dates to the 13th Century and is built from stone quarried in the nearby village of Totternhoe.   There is further information and a virtual tour at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.stmaryseatonbray.org.uk/About-Our-Church/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.stmaryseatonbray.org.uk/About-Our-Church/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Mary the Virgin - Eaton Bray
The church dates to the 13th Century and is built from stone quarried in the nearby village of Totternhoe. There is further information and a virtual tour at LinkExternal link
Village Green - Eaton Bray The green is divided by a road and served by two pubs - The Five Bells on the Right and The White Horse on the left.
Village Green - Eaton Bray
The green is divided by a road and served by two pubs - The Five Bells on the Right and The White Horse on the left.
"Barncroft", Eaton Bray This is one of several houses and cottages along a lane called "The Rye" leading westwards out of Eaton Bray. It looks quite old, and seems to have had its timbers painted over rather than the usual black & white appearance of such half-timbered buildings.
"Barncroft", Eaton Bray
This is one of several houses and cottages along a lane called "The Rye" leading westwards out of Eaton Bray. It looks quite old, and seems to have had its timbers painted over rather than the usual black & white appearance of such half-timbered buildings.
The White Horse, Eaton Bray One of two pubs virtually next to each other in the middle of Eaton Bray. The other pub is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183109">SP9620 : The Five Bells, Eaton Bray</a>
The White Horse, Eaton Bray
One of two pubs virtually next to each other in the middle of Eaton Bray. The other pub is SP9620 : The Five Bells, Eaton Bray
The Five Bells, Eaton Bray This pub advertises itself as a Thai restaurant. It is adjacent to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183107">SP9620 : The White Horse, Eaton Bray</a>
The Five Bells, Eaton Bray
This pub advertises itself as a Thai restaurant. It is adjacent to SP9620 : The White Horse, Eaton Bray
Great Green Farm, Eaton Bray A rather messy looking farmyard on The Rye, Eaton Bray.
Great Green Farm, Eaton Bray
A rather messy looking farmyard on The Rye, Eaton Bray.
Track near New Cloud Farm This track leads to a spinney. It had a closed gate across the entrance and does not seem to be any kind of right-of-way. The spinney to which it leads can be seen in the distance in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/193404">SP9622 : Oats !</a>
Track near New Cloud Farm
This track leads to a spinney. It had a closed gate across the entrance and does not seem to be any kind of right-of-way. The spinney to which it leads can be seen in the distance in SP9622 : Oats !
Show me another place!

Eaton Bray is located at Grid Ref: SP9720 (Lat: 51.878567, Lng: -0.585718)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

What 3 Words

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