Town or village· Postcode MK44
Bletsoe
Bedfordshire, East of England · population 240 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Bletsoe
Bletsoe is a village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. It is on the A6, and about eight miles north of Bedford. The village has a small park, the former site of Bletsoe Castle and a church. Nearby places are Sharnbrook, Milton Ernest, Riseley, Thurleigh, Odell, Souldrop, and Swineshead. The nearest town to Bletsoe is Bedford.
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CouncilWarwickshire Libraries launch free ‘Ready, Steady, Dance’ sessions for toddlers in Nuneaton, Bedworth and Rugby
A Department for Culture, Media and Sport grant will fund free weekly dance-circus sessions for 2-5-year-olds and carers at three Warwickshire libraries, with bookings via Eventbrite.
Nuneaton7 hours ago
CultureLeicester museums and libraries launch Black History Month programme
A month-long series of exhibitions, displays and author talks will run across Leicester’s cultural venues in October, highlighting the city’s Windrush heritage and Black community contributions.
Leicester7 hours ago
Warwickshire residents urged to adopt simple measures before autumn weather
The Warwickshire Resilience Forum is asking households, businesses and community groups to check flood risk, keep essential supplies handy and make basic emergency plans before the colder months set in.
Warwick8 hours ago
CouncilOxford Greenways masterplan unveiled to link city with surrounding towns
Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and the University of Oxford have released a masterplan for 18 active-travel routes, aiming to improve connections, health and congestion around Oxford.
Oxford9 hours ago
Warwickshire Food Together Plan unveiled at Old Shire Hall
Warwickshire County Council approved the new Food Together Plan, bringing together community groups, schools and charities to combat food insecurity across the county. The launch at Old Shire Hall featured innovators such as the Windfall app and local allotment projects.
Warwick9 hours ago
Lord Lieutenant marks community service and heritage across Warwickshire in September
During September 2026 the Lord-Lieutenant’s team attended a range of events from military commemorations to charity awards, highlighting the county’s diverse civic life and inviting nominations for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Warwick9 hours ago
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What's on in and around Bletsoe
Feels Like Home - The Bowl
Tomorrow, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Bedford
Daikoku Nights - The Bowl
Wed 7 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Bedford
Bonjour - The Bowl
Thu 8 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Bedford
'Henry Ford' - The Bowl
Fri 9 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Bedford
Death of Guitar Pop
Fri 9 Oct, 18:30Esquires, Bedford
The Comedy Store - Wellingborough
Fri 9 Oct, 20:00The Castle Theatre, Wellingborough
Days out around Bletsoe
View allPavenham Osier Beds
Pavenham · 2.5 miles
Riverside mix of mature woodland and osier (a type of willow) managed to produce traditional basket weaving material.
John Bunyan museum
Bedford · 5.6 miles
Collection of artifacts and information related to the life of John Bunyan, 17th Centrury Puritan preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress, who was imprisoned for his beliefs. Tu-Sa 11 Saturdays only November, January, and early February, 11am to 4pm
Lime Kiln Vault
Bedford · 5.6 miles
Former lime kiln thought to have been used in the construction of Bedford Castle ca. 1100. Now covered by 1990s development of Castle Quay, it can be viewed through a window in the side of the building.
The Higgins
Bedford · 5.6 miles
Museum and Art Gallery with local focus, bringing together the Higgins Fine & Decorative arts collections, the former Bedford Gallery, and Bedford Museum in the former Higgins Brewery.
Bedford Boer War Memorial
Bedford · 5.6 miles
War Memorial, 2nd Boer War; unveiled 2nd June 1904; designed by Leon Joseph Chavillard
Priory Wildlife Garden
Newnham · 6.2 miles
Priory Country Park is managed for people and wildlife. There are habitats from meadows to reedbeds, quiet walks for all, fishing, boating, play areas and bird hides.
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St Mary's Church
The Avenue, Bletsoe
The Falcon
Rushden Road, Bletsoe
Crossways Farm Shop
Mill Road, Sharnbrook
Mill Hotel & Riverside Restaurant
Mill Road, Sharnbrook
Mill Theatre
Mill Road, Sharnbrook
Hill Farm Shop
Mill Road, Sharnbrook