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Chalton

Parish in Central Bedfordshire, England

Coordinates:51.922, -0.493
OS grid ref:TL 03 25
Population:538
Dialling code: 01582 (Luton)
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Chalton is a small village and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire, England, set on chalk downland close to the scarp of the Dunstable Downs at the edge of the Chiltern Hills. Its ridge-top and rolling farmland setting gives wide views and attractive walking country; the settlement feels distinctly rural with lanes, historic farmsteads and a sense of long-standing, agricultural origins.

Although quiet in character, Chalton lies within easy reach of Dunstable and Luton, so many people commute while village life centres on a small, close-knit community, local events and countryside pursuits. The local economy remains largely agricultural with a modest mix of small businesses and leisure activity linked to walking, riding and the scenic downs.

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Transport links

  • Luton Airport 6.3 miles10.1 km
  • Stansted Airport 31.2 miles50.1 km
  • Leagrave railway station 1.9 miles3 km
  • Harlington Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km

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Schools in Chalton

  • Chalton Lower School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Toddington library Library 2.5 miles4 km
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
  • Putteridge Bury Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
  • Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 5.6 miles9 km
  • Woburn Abbey Estate 6 miles9.7 km
  • Luton Hoo Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Redbourne College College 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Wrest House Estate 6.9 miles11 km
  • Beechwood House Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
  • British School Museum Museum 9.4 miles15.2 km
  • Pendley Manor Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km