Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PA

Haynes is a village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, about seven miles (11 km) south of Bedford. It includes the small hamlet of Haynes Church End. The village was formerly known as Hawnes. North from Haynes lies the hamlet of Silver End, followed by Herrings Green, Cotton End and Shortstown. Residents have access to a local pub, "The Greyhound", a shop, a post office, a village hall and a Lower School. The community is defined by its rural character and the presence of these essential services within a compact area. The setting is typical of a Bedfordshire parish, offering a mix of residential and agricultural land, with nearby hamlets providing additional small‑scale amenities and a sense of local continuity.