Folly Park is the kind of residential park that feels genuinely settled: a quieter community, a rural outlook, and the River Great Ouse nearby for easy walks. Folly Park is designed for over-50s living and keeps things simple—single-storey homes, a calmer pace, and day-to-day convenience thanks to Clapham village being close at hand. It’s also pet-friendly, with a clear policy that typically allows one dog and one cat per home.
Well placed for Bedford, Folly Park suits buyers who want a more relaxed home base without losing access to shops, services and straightforward transport links.
Folly Park sits on the edge of Clapham with a countryside feel, backed by green space and riverside scenery that’s ideal for a quick morning stroll. The layout is residential-focused rather than facility-led, with a part-time warden/park team approach that helps keep communal areas presentable and the overall feel tidy.
You’re close enough to Bedford for bigger supermarkets, healthcare and a wider choice of cafés and restaurants, while still coming home to a quieter, more private setting.
Life at Folly Park is about easy routines: a manageable home, a calm neighbourhood, and countryside walks that don’t require a drive. You can dip into village life when you feel like it, then enjoy the quieter backdrop that comes with being near the river and open Bedfordshire scenery.
Folly Park is in Clapham, near Bedford in Bedfordshire, with sat nav postcode MK41 6AL.
Yes — Folly Park is residential, intended for year-round living.
Folly Park is typically for over-50s.
Yes — it’s generally pet-friendly, typically allowing one dog and one cat per home (always confirm the latest rules before you commit).
Bedford is nearby and usually an easy trip by car, making it convenient for shops, appointments and days out.
Ask for a clear breakdown of the pitch fee, what it covers, utilities arrangements, the written statement, and the latest park rules—then make sure the home’s permitted use matches your plans.
Yes — a viewing is the best way to judge plot spacing, parking, surroundings and whether it feels like the right fit.
It can be, thanks to Bedford’s rail links into London (service dependent). If London access matters, check the specific train times that suit your routine.