Community

 
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Thurleigh is an ancient parish, about 6 miles north of Bedford and covers an area of about 3400 acres. The land is undulating boulder clay, ranging in height from 200ft. to 275ft. above sea level. The countryside around is in the main used for arable farming. There are only minor roads in the parish, though the A6 is just a few miles away to the west. 
 
The village has a population of approximately 750 people with about 300 dwellings spread over 5 'ends'- Church End, Cross End, Scald End, Backnoe End and Park End. The village has a strong rural character and is surrounded by working farms and open countryside with about 30 miles of footpaths and bridleways.
 
To the north of the village lies a former airfield and defence establishment (RAE Thurleigh - now Thurleigh Business Park), which now accommodates Thurleigh Business Park and Bedford Autodrome, a motor sport venue and hospitality centre. To the west is the Twinwoods Business Park which hosts, among others, Bodyflight.

There is a real commitment to ensure that local facilities and services are available to ensure a high quality of life for both current and future residents. Thurleigh Primary School and Pre-School offer excellent provision for the village’s children. Older children are served by Sharnbrook Academy Here are some links to other aspects of the community--
 
Thurleigh Online:
http://www.thurleigh.net/

Thurleigh Parish Council
https://www.bedsparishes.gov.uk/thurleigh-parish-council/

Thurleigh Cricket Club
https://thurleigh.play-cricket.com/

Thurleigh Sports and Social Club
https://en-gb.facebook.com/thurleighsocialclub/

Thurleigh Airfield Business Park
https://stmodwenlogistics.co.uk/property/thurleigh-airfield-business-park/

Twinwoods Business Park
https://completelyindustrial.co.uk/scheme/Twinwoods-Business-Park

Bodyflight
https://twinwoodsadventure.com/

Thurleigh Autodrome
http://www.bedfordautodrome.co.uk/

Thurleigh Primary School:
https://www.thurleighprimary.uk/

Sharnbrook Academy
https://www.sharnbrook.beds.sch.uk/

And just up the road is the Harrold Odell Country Park and Sporting Targets
https://hocp.co.uk/
https://www.sportingtargets.co.uk/