Willow Grove, a 'Great Places' Award winner, is an established community with 35+ acres of wildflower meadows & fantastic amenities, including schools & shops. Conveniently located near Bedford town centre, residents benefit from commuter routes to Luton, Milton Keynes & London.
Willow Grove is located off the A6 on the outskirts of Bedford. At junction 13 of the M1, exit and follow the A421 until you reach the roundabout that takes you onto the A6. The development will be on your right. Address: Southern Cross, Wixams, Wilstead, BEDFORD, MK42 6AW.
Leisure
Visit nearby Woburn Safari Park and spend the day exploring the different animals by both car and foot, and after take on the high ropes at Go Ape or visit Woburn Abbey for a nice family walk. Explore Priory Country Park with the kids where you can enjoy a picnic and the 360 acres of lakes, meadows and woodland.
Transport
One of the many benefits of living at Willow Grove is the excellent transport links. Just 15 minutes on the A421 is Bedford, whilst a 10 minute journey southbound is junction 13 of the M1. Bedford train station offers fast direct trains into London St Pancras.
Health
Living at Willow Grove, you won't be far from a selection of health services. All within a 10 minute drive you can reach Wilstead Branch Surgery, St Johns Doctors Surgery and UHP Dental Care.
Education
Lakeview Primary School is currently located on site at Wixams and takes children up to the age of 9. Once Wixams Village is complete there will be a total of 5 schools ranging from lower to upper level education. The surrounding area offers Elstow Lower School, Springfield Lower School and Marston Vale Middle School.
Shopping
Bedford features 3 shopping centres which provide a wide range of high-street and independent retailers. There are markets most days in Bedford town, plus speciality markets every month. Milton Keynes is a popular shopping destination with big name stores all under one roof and just a short drive away.
