Castlefield Park

The Sundon Hills Country Park is just down the road from the village, around a 5-minute drive away from our new homes in Harlington, while the National Trust operates a site at Sharpenhoe, where residents can find an iron age hillfort and a hiking route.

Looking for a day trip? The Woburn Safari Park is 11 minutes away by car, where a 60–90-minute road safari is available alongside a foot safari for longer outings. A few attractions include birds of prey, sea lions and tigers, making it a popular nearby destination for anyone looking for new homes near Flitwick.

Harlington is also just north of the Chilterns National Landscape, a large swathe of chalk escarpments and hillside vistas to enjoy. A favourite of hikers and families, the Chilterns is home to child-friendly farms, a Natural History Museum and Whipsnade Zoo.

And if you’re looking to keep the little ones entertained, it’s only 14 miles (20-minute drive) to Gulliver’s Land Theme Park in Milton Keynes. There, you’ll find plenty of rides, play areas and a Dinosaur & Farm Park, all designed for children aged 2 to 13.

The M1 runs between Harlington and Toddington, with an access point a 2-minute drive away from our houses for sale in Harlington. You can reach Luton in 12 minutes southbound, while Milton Keynes is 26 minutes northbound.

Harlington train station is a 6-minute walk down the road from Castlefield Park. It’s located along the busy Brighton to Bedford line, with services operating around the clock capable of getting you into London St Pancras in only 45 minutes.

There are also plenty of bus stops available in Harlington. Our houses for sale at Castlefield Park are close to the Railway Station stop, which residents can use to catch the 42 bus to Toddington.

The village of Harlington does things a little differently: instead of a two-tiered system, it separates age groups into three different schools. This allows teachers to give each year group extra attention and care during formative years.

Families with young children have access to Harlington Lower, a primary school for students between 4 and 9 years old. Harlington Upper is the other school located in the village, accepting secondary pupils from 13 to 18.

The middle ground is at Parkfields School a 5-minute drive away, where students between 9 and 13 can attend late KS2 and early KS3 education. A direct bus is also available between Harlington and Parkfields.

Buying a new home in the Luton area also brings access to excellent higher education opportunities, as you can take advantage of the easy commuting distance to enrol in the likes of Barnfield College or the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton campus.