Flitwick

Flitwick is a small town in rural Bedfordshire with excellent road and rail connections.  Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the town has excellent leisure amenities and a vibrant community spirit. 

Markets and more...

Every Friday, a flourishing market takes place with traders selling a wide range of goods and fresh produce.  A calendar of events which attracts visitors from all over the surrounding areas includes the annual carnival in June and  the Classic Car & Bike Show in August.  New this year is the Scarecrow Festival in July with the special theme of ‘Heroes’.

Diverse heritage 

Mentioned in the Domesday Book as ‘a hamlet on the River Flit’, Flitwick has many areas of historical and environmental interest including the 12th century Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Flitwick Mill and Manor Park.

Originally part of the Flitwick Manor estate, Manor Park  is listed Grade II in the Historic England Register of Parks and Gardens and is now owned and managed by the Town Council for the pleasure and use of the community.  Take a walk through the woodland and spot the different carved animals hidden along the way. The magnificent jumping fox sculpture can be spotted from quite a distance.

Manor Park is part of the Flit Valley Walk which follows the River Flit through its quiet valley rich in history and wildlife.  Also part of the Flit Valley Walk is Flitwick Moor Nature Reserve, the largest area of wetland in Bedfordshire with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Part of the Moor is a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’ protecting areas of valley mire habitat with insects and plants rare in southeast Britain.  Flitwick Moor is also known for its chalybeate springs of water rich in iron from the Greensand. The iron-rich water was bottled and sold as a tonic from the late 19th century until the 1930s.

Another great place to explore is Flitwick Wood, an ancient semi-natural woodland, which features a variety of circular walks.   The main walk is wheelchair and pushchair friendly.  A beautiful place to visit, whatever the season, the wood is a haven for wildlife with plenty to see throughout the year. In late spring the wood is carpeted by bluebells and wild garlic.

The town is also home to The Rufus Centre, a busy meetings, conference and events venue with its own café which hosts a wide variety of events from live music to exhibitions and an open air cinema.

There’s plenty to explore in the town and surrounding countryside whether you are visiting us only for a few hours or staying for a couple of days visit www.flitwick.gov.uk to find out more.