Herts &amp; Beds


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>A pretty market town on the river Ivel with an aeronautical connection and a local vineyard, Biggleswade is perfectly located for commuters to London and Cambridge, and a lovely spot to bring up a family. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/SaddleSpoke-1000x1000.jpg" alt="Saddle &amp; Spoke Biggleswade" class="wp-image-91658" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/SaddleSpoke-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/SaddleSpoke-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/SaddleSpoke-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/SaddleSpoke-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/SaddleSpoke-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/SaddleSpoke.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Saddle and Spoke</figcaption></figure>



<p>Biggleswade has a good eclectic mix of places to eat. Check out <a href="https://www.theshackburgers.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Shack</a>, for burgers, wings and shakes, and <a aria-label="O'Sarracino (opens in a new tab)" href="https://osarracino.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">O&#8217;Sarracino</a> for Italian. For brunch, lunch, cocktails (you name it!) there&#8217;s the characterfully decorated <a aria-label="Rosso Lounge (opens in a new tab)" href="https://thelounges.co.uk/rosso/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rosso Lounge</a>. Hankering after a Sunday roast? Check out <a href="https://saddleandspoke.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saddle and Spoke</a> pub or dine at <a href="https://www.strattonhouse-hotel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stratton House Hotel</a>. </p>



<p>There are some good cafés here, too. <a aria-label="surfin' café (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.surfincafe.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Surfin&#8217; café</a> serves coffee from local roasters, Wooden Hill; <a aria-label="Blend (opens in a new tab)" href="http://blendcoffeeandshakehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blend</a> specialises in coffee and milkshakes; the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebespokebakerybiggleswade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bespoke Bakery and Tearoom</a> offers custom cakes and afternoon teas; while <a href="https://www.jonesfitness.co.uk/cafe.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jones</a> is a fitness hub-cum-healthy-café. It doesn&#8217;t fare badly for pubs either with the new build <a aria-label="Kings Reach (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.chickenandgrillpubs.co.uk/kings-reach/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kings Reach</a>, and more traditional options like <a aria-label="The White Hart (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/bedfordshire/white-hart/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The White Hart</a> and <a href="https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/bedfordshire/yorkshire-grey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Yorkshire Grey</a>. The popular <a aria-label="John O'Gaunt (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.johnogauntsutton.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John O&#8217;Gaunt</a> is just up the road in Sutton. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP </h2>



<p>Independent shops include <a aria-label="Tracey Jane Fashion (opens in a new tab)" href="https://traceyjanefashion.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tracey Jane Fashion</a> for women, <a aria-label="Skipps Florist (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.skippsflorist.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Skipps Florist</a>, and <a aria-label="Buttons (opens in a new tab)" href="https://buttonshaberdashery.yolasite.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buttons</a>, a haberdashery. <a aria-label="BG's Country Store (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.bgscountrystore.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BG&#8217;s Country Store</a> is a local farm shop and café. Plus Biggleswade has got its own retail park (<a href="https://biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk/a1-retail-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A1</a>) with some good high street names such as M&amp;S, Next, Boots and H&amp;M. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Barrestudiobiggleswade-1000x1000.jpg" alt="Barre studio Biggleswade" class="wp-image-91661" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Barrestudiobiggleswade-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Barrestudiobiggleswade-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Barrestudiobiggleswade-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Barrestudiobiggleswade-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Barrestudiobiggleswade-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Barrestudiobiggleswade.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: The Barre Studio</figcaption></figure>



<p>You&#8217;ll find a couple of medical centres and even a hospital in town as well as three dental clinics and an orthodontics practice. For your beauty needs, you&#8217;re spoilt for choice. <a href="https://yourskinsecretsuk.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Your Skin Secrets</a> and <a href="https://aestheticsbydrkam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aesthetics by Dr Kam</a> have a full range of aesthetics treatments, while <a href="https://theretreatbeautyspa.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Little Retreat</a> offers more traditional spa and beauty treatments. Plus you&#8217;ll find a wide range of lash and nail bars in town too. </p>



<p>Keep your tresses in check at <a href="https://lou-lous.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lou Lou&#8217;s Hair and Beauty Lounge</a> and <a href="https://theov.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Organic and Vegan Hair Salon</a>, to name a couple of the many salons. For fitness head to <a href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/saxon-pool-and-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre</a> with its two pools, huge gym, exercise studios, sports hall and café. You&#8217;ll also find <a href="https://chillipilates.co.uk/studios/biggleswade/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chilli Pilates</a>, <a href="https://www.thebarrestudiobiggleswade.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Barre Studio</a> for yoga, pilates and barre classes and <a href="https://www.courtyardcentre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Courtyard Centre for Wellbeing</a>, while <a href="https://www.jonesfitness.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jones Fitness</a> is a private gym with PT and bootcamp. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The new <a href="https://www.thebiggtheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bigg Theatre</a> is a community venture as much as a cultural one, hosting dance and fitness classes, group events, creative workshops and youth clubs as well as ticketed performances. There&#8217;s also the <a href="https://biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk/services/orchard-centre-biggleswade/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Orchard Community Centre</a> and a busy <a href="https://biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk/events-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">local events calendar</a>, from Christmas markets to charity curry nights. If you&#8217;re green-fingered you might want to get involved with growing food and flowers at the <a href="https://biggleswadecommunitygardens.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Biggleswade Community Garden</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Shuttleworth-Collection-credit-Darren-Harbar-Photography-1000x667.jpg" alt="Shuttleworth Collection" class="wp-image-72396" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Shuttleworth-Collection-credit-Darren-Harbar-Photography-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Shuttleworth-Collection-credit-Darren-Harbar-Photography-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Shuttleworth-Collection-credit-Darren-Harbar-Photography-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Shuttleworth-Collection-credit-Darren-Harbar-Photography.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Shuttleworth Collection</figcaption></figure>



<p>Biggleswade&#8217;s biggest claim to fame has got to be the <a aria-label="Shuttleworth Collection (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.shuttleworth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shuttleworth Collection</a> – a collection of vintage aircraft based on the pretty Shuttleworth Estate. There are regular airshows and other events, plus the Swiss Garden plays host to theatre and musical performances in the summer months. Also for families, there&#8217;s <a aria-label="Herring's Green Activity Farm (opens in a new tab)" href="https://birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Herring&#8217;s Green Activity Farm</a> and bird of prey centre, and <a aria-label="Jordans Mill  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://jordansmill.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordans Mill </a>&#8211; a historic flour mill with a museum, shop and café. Oh, and did we mention there&#8217;s a vineyard?! Yes, <a aria-label="Warden Abbey (opens in a new tab)" href="https://wardenvineyard.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warden Abbey Vineyard</a> is a community run winery that you can visit and, of course, buy wine. Also, <a href="https://www.moggerhangerpark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moggerhanger Park</a> isn&#8217;t far away for a visit – a Grade-I listed house with lovely walks around the grounds, play area and woodland trail. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CULTURE </h2>



<p>Fancy a laugh? Check out <a href="https://www.castlecomedy.co.uk/biggleswade-home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castle Comedy</a> for some top and up-and-coming acts. And there&#8217;s the new community arts hub – a theatre, cinema and live music destination – <a href="https://www.thebiggtheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bigg Theatre</a>.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>Pretty affordable, with the average overall house price in Biggleswade being £350,000. Terraced properties fetch just under £300,000 and semis sell for around £360,000. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Biggleswadeproperty-1000x667.jpg" alt="Biggleswade property" class="wp-image-92782" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Biggleswadeproperty-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Biggleswadeproperty-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Biggleswadeproperty.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This 4-bed family home with indoor pool is <a href="https://kennedyestateagents.uk/biggleswade/property/london-road-biggleswade-3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the market for £950,00</a><a href="https://www.thomasmorris.co.uk/property/detached-house-for-sale-langford-road-biggleswade-sg18-id-bwe220135" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">0</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NURSERIES </h2>



<p>On your doorstep is <a href="https://www.thelawnsbiggleswade.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lawns</a> with its sweet forest school, and <a href="https://www.brambleytots.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brambley Tots</a>, which has a child-led Montessori ethos. In nearby Sandy you&#8217;ll find <a href="https://www.miniexplorersdaynursery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mini Explorers</a> day nursery, taking children from three months and <a href="https://manorfarm-day-nursery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manor Farm</a>, set in a beautiful Edwardian building. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s a range of schools for lower, middle and upper age groups, including <a href="https://www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Biggleswade Academy</a> (age 2-13 yrs), <a aria-label="St Andrew's Lower School  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.standrewslowerschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Andrew&#8217;s Lower School </a>for ages 4-9 and <a aria-label="Sutton CofE Lower School  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.suttonvalowerschool.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sutton CofE Lower School </a>for ages 4-9. They are all rated Good. There&#8217;s also <a aria-label="Edward Peake CofE Middle School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Edward Peake C of E Middle School</a> for ages 9–13 yrs, which is also rated Good. </p>



<p>If you&#8217;re thinking independent, the <a href="https://www.polamschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Polam School and Nursery </a>in Bedford (just 3 miles away) goes up to age 9 yrs. About 4 miles away in Letchworth Garden City, there&#8217;s <a href="https://www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Francis College for girls</a>, and co-ed <a href="https://www.stchris.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Christopher</a>, both for ages 3–18 yrs. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>An Anglo Saxon coin was discovered on the River Ivel footpath in Biggleswade (a known Saxon settlement) in 2001 – only the eighth of its kind. It was bought by the British Museum in 2006 for over £350,000. Get that metal detector out! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Bedford, Hitchin and Stevenage are all a short drive away, and being right on the A1 makes it ideal for commuters into Cambridge. Plus it&#8217;s only 44 mins on a direct train to London St Pancras – just enough time to enjoy your coffee and croissant while catching up on a couple of emails.</p>



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