Flitwick Map

Flitwick map, view the Bedfordshire town of Flitwick, located in the county of Bedfordshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Flitwick Bedfordshire & Guide to the Area

Flitwick Map Bedfordshire: Interactive map of Flitwick, displaying the town situated in the county of Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Flitwick and a Flitwick town centre map, showing Flitwick Railway Station and Flitwick Mill.

Other facilities in Flitwick, some of which may also be visible on the map are Tesco Superstore, Flitwick Leisure Centre, Rufus Centre, The Swan, Flitwick Library, Boots, Domino's Pizza, Flitwick Lower School, The Blackbirds, Best One convenience store, HSBC, The Old Sun, M&Co, The Co-operative Food, Greenfield Lower School, Costa Coffee, Flitwick Health Centre, Station Road Surgery, Flitwick Tyres, Hallmark Hotel, King's Arms, Flitwick Dental Clinic, Domino's, Yirrell William Butchers, Flitwick Motorcycles, Shell Petrol Station, The Cutting Lounge, Queens Head Pub, Silsoe Health Centre, Flitwick Scout Hall, Ampthill & Flitwick Tennis Club, Gregg's, Shear Class, Westoning Lower School, Rose Lane Pharmacy, Central Beds Council Offices, Subway, The Chequers, George's Hall Bar & Grill, One Stop, Indian Food & Co, Flitwick Police Station, Ampthill Fire Station, The Hub Coffee Bar, McColl's, Ampthill Road Surgery, Chilli Express, Head Quarters Hair Design, Flitwick Football Centre, Rendezvous Café, All Saints Church.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Ampthill, Westoning, Greenfield, Silsoe, Pulloxhill, Maulden, Steppingley, Toddington, Harlington, Clophill, Barton-le-Clay, Houghton Conquest, Haynes, Cranfield, Marston Moretaine, Upper Shelton, Lower Shelton, Wilstead, Millbrook, Lidlington, Woburn, Ridgmont, Eversholt, Tingrith, Flitton, Gravenhurst, Chalton, Shillington, Meppershall, Upper Sundon, Lower Sundon, Caddington, Sundon Park, Kensworth, Studham, Eggington, Tilsworth, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Aspley Guise, Wootton, Bromham, Cardington, Cotton End, Blunham, Tempsford, Henlow, Shefford.

Flitwick is a small but well-connected town in Bedfordshire that's tucked between rolling countryside and a steady stream of commuters heading into London. It's got a down-to-earth feel, with local shops, parks, and a train station that makes life easy for anyone needing to balance rural calm with access to the capital. The town's surrounded by greenery, with a strong sense of community and just enough bustle to keep things moving.

Flitwick has ancient roots, with its name likely coming from “Flit” meaning a stream and “wick” suggesting a farm or settlement. It's mentioned in the Domesday Book, and while it stayed relatively quiet for centuries, things started picking up once the railway came through in the 19th century. In recent years, it's grown into a commuter town with a population of just under 15,000, combining new housing developments with old lanes and patches of woodland that remind you it was once just a village by the brook.

For things to do, Flitwick has a decent spread of facilities. The town park is a local favourite, with its wide green space, play areas, and woodland walks. Flitwick Leisure Centre covers the fitness side of things, while the Rufus Centre plays host to community events and gatherings. Not far from town you've got the beautiful Wrest Park—an English Heritage gem with French-style gardens and a rich sense of history. The National Trust's Dunstable Downs are also just a short drive away, offering sweeping views, kite flying, and rambling paths. And for something a little different, Woburn Abbey and Safari Park is just over the hill, mixing stately home grandeur with lions and giraffes.

Further out into Bedfordshire, there's plenty to keep you occupied. The Shuttleworth Collection near Biggleswade is ideal for fans of vintage aircraft and cars, while Priory Country Park in Bedford offers peace and wildlife along the lakeside. Ampthill Park, right next door to Flitwick, is packed with history and views across the countryside, and the Greensand Ridge gives walkers a great route through the area. Art lovers can pop into The Higgins in Bedford, and Whipsnade Zoo always draws a crowd on the weekends.

Flitwick sits on the main Thameslink rail line, making it dead simple to reach London St Pancras in around 45 minutes, with stops through Luton and St Albans. The A6 and M1 are both close by for road connections, and the nearby town of Ampthill is only minutes away. Luton Airport is your best bet for flying, just over 30 minutes by car, or you can hop on the train to connect through Luton Parkway. Local buses run regularly, and the town centre's easy to get around on foot.

Bedfordshire as a county is often overlooked, but that's probably why people like living here. It's got just the right mix—market towns, open countryside, and a pace that doesn't feel rushed. From the chalky ridges of the Chilterns to the gentle riverside walks in the north, it's a place with quiet charm, rich history, and plenty of green space to lose yourself in. It's not loud, but it doesn't need to be.

Some More Nearby Places: Ampthill, Westoning, Greenfield, Silsoe, Pulloxhill, Maulden, Steppingley, Toddington, Harlington, Clophill, Barton-le-Clay, Houghton Conquest, Haynes, Cranfield, Marston Moretaine, Upper Shelton, Lower Shelton, Wilstead, Millbrook, Lidlington, Woburn, Ridgmont, Eversholt, Tingrith, Flitton, Gravenhurst, Chalton, Shillington, Meppershall, Upper Sundon, Lower Sundon, Caddington, Sundon Park, Kensworth, Studham, Eggington, Tilsworth, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Aspley Guise, Wootton, Bromham, Cardington, Cotton End, Blunham, Tempsford, Henlow, Shefford.

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