Flitwick

Civil Parish in Bedfordshire

England

Flitwick

Flitwick is a civil parish in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is located approximately 10 miles south of Bedford and 5 miles north-west of Luton. The parish covers an area of around 2.7 square miles and has a population of around 13,000 people.

The town of Flitwick is situated on the River Flit, which flows through the parish. It is primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing styles including detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some apartment buildings. The town center is relatively small but offers a range of amenities, including shops, cafes, restaurants, and a library.

Flitwick is well-connected by transport links, with a train station that provides regular services to London and other major cities. It is also conveniently located near the M1 motorway, making it easily accessible by car.

The parish has a number of green spaces, including Flitwick Moor, a nature reserve that is home to a variety of wildlife. There are also several parks and recreational areas, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

Flitwick has a strong sense of community, with various local organizations and groups that contribute to the social fabric of the parish. The town also has several schools, making it an attractive place for families to live.

Overall, Flitwick offers a pleasant and convenient living environment, with its proximity to major cities and transport links, combined with its green spaces and community spirit.

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Flitwick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.001947/-0.501897 or Grid Reference TL0234. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses by Dunstable Road, Flitwick

David Howard

Houses on Dunstable Road, Flitwick

David Howard

Houses on Ampthill Road, Flitwick

David Howard

Dunstable Road, Flitwick

David Howard

Steppingley Road, Flitwick

Flitwick Day Nursery is on the left.

David Howard

Houses on Dunstable Road, Flitwick

The fence panels have just been added, replacing railings.

David Howard

Platform 1, Flitwick Railway Station

Standing at the Northern end of Platform 1 with a train passing Platform 2 heading North towards Bedford.

Mark Anderson

Greenfield Road, Flitwick, Beds

View NW towards Flitwick from Westoning Road, Greenfield.

Rodney Burton

Maulden Road past Ruxox House, Flitwick

This straight fast road from Flitwick to Maulden passes a row of trees fringing wide open fields.

Rob Farrow

Lane to Ruxox Farm

Ruxox Farm can be seen on the left in the distance. The lane is criss-crossed with telegraph wires - not so common a site as it used to be.

Rob Farrow

Folly Farm Fields, Flitwick

Folly Farm is named after the area of woodland ("The Folly") which can be seen on the far right of the photo - rather than any suggestion that it is a silly place to have a farm ! The other side of the road here is taken up with unlovely industrial and commercial units.

Rob Farrow

Wayside Willows & Poplars

Taken on the A507 between Flitwick and Ampthill. There are a number of small streams around this area and the willows proliferate along their banks. The tall trunk in the foreground belongs to a White Willow (Populus alba) though, I think. The tall tree in the background is Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra var. italica)

Rob Farrow

Pumping Station, Steppingley

... and a white van. Not one of the fine Victorian Gothic pumping stations - more Brutalist really ! The track continuing on past the pumping station is part of the John Bunyan Trail.

Rob Farrow

Peakes End, Steppingley

Peakes End (no sign of an apostrophe) is a little back lane in Steppingley. It leads to Park Farm which is in the adjacent southern square ([TL0134])

Rob Farrow

Steppingley Hospital

This little hospital and nursing home is on the crossroads of Froghall Road and Steppingley Road. It is quite an unusual location for a hospital being a considerable distance from any large town, and has a look of the old Cottage Hospitals about it.

Rob Farrow

Froghall Road Bridge

Bridge No.154 carrying the railway over Froghall Road at Froghall near Flitwick.

Rob Farrow

Lanes, paths and bridleways junction

The road changes gauge at this point, while a footpath and a bridleway strike off to the west and northwest and an unclassified track also diverges northeastwards. Considering all that, it's actually not very interesting !

Rob Farrow