Thurleigh
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Coordinates: 52°12′53″N 0°27′28″W / 52.21468°N 0.457835°W
| Thurleigh | |
 Thurleigh
Thurleigh shown within Bedfordshire |
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| Population | 696 [1] |
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| OS grid reference | TL053585 |
| Unitary authority | Bedford |
| Ceremonial county | Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK44 |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | North East Bedfordshire |
| List of places: UK • England • Bedfordshire | |
Thurleigh is a village and civil parish in north Bedfordshire, England, about 6 miles (10 km) north of Bedford. It is home to the Bedford Autodrome which also houses Thurleigh Museum, the Monster Events site which serves the community with Monster Truck, Four-wheel drive & Quad Bike events, and the Thurleigh Farm Centre housing a large amount of activities for children plus a pick your own fruit area open in the summer months.
The village has other amenities such as the church of St. Peter, The Jackal public house, Scald End Farm (shop), Thurleigh Lower School & the Village Club on the playing fields. The number of active residents in the community is estimated at around 650 adults.
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