Explore Slip End in Bedfordshire: rich history, convenient amenities, & family attractions. Near Luton, offering easy access to transport.
The name is peculiar and comes from old clay works, common there in the 1800s. “Slip” meant clay back then, while “End” signified a small village. People used it a lot in Bedfordshire.
Markyate has a “Slype End” nearby and we do not know if they are connected. St Andrews church is fairly new, being built back in 1889.
The first school opened in 1877. Kids aged five to 13 went there, on Front Street, near Pepperstock. Now it is Old School Walk, full of homes.
A new school opened in 1979 on Rossway, replacing the old one. Today, it’s Slip End Village School, where kids aged three to 11 go. Ofsted said it was “good” in 2024.
The M1 motorway is near Slip End. Luton and its airport are close too. Train stations are less than four miles away, making getting around simple.
The village hall opened around 1901. It holds 100 seated people and is used for parties and weddings. They also have meetings and shows there.
Slip End Superstore is a grocery store with a license on Markyate Road. They sell wine and other goods and stay open until 7:30 PM every day.
Woodside Animal Farm is a fun place for families. You can see llamas and dragons. Take a tractor ride and play mini golf. There is even a café.
Stockwood Park is just outside Slip End. It has a free discovery center, gardens, a café, and a playground. They host changing exhibits, and you can also rent the venue.
The Rising Sun pub is on Front Street. They offer real ale and local gins, making it a good place to relax.
The Peter Edwards Hall has a football pitch and is near the church, on Luton’s side. Slip End has a gardening club and a Good Neighbour Scheme. You can get an allotment on New Street.
Terraced cottages are common here. A four-bedroom house costs £485,000, while a three-bedroom house costs £425,000.