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About the local area

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Key

  • Development
  • Motorway
  • Shops
  • Bus station
  • School
  • Airport
  • Railway station
  • Tube station

Shops

With its wide streets and Georgian architecture, the town centre attractively blends old and new. 

Currently there are two shopping centres as well as a wide choice of restaurants and bars.

High Wycombe is undergoing a massive reconstruction that will transform it into one of the country's premier shopping and leisure destinations.  Due to open in March 2008, the new Eden centre will be home to a 12 screen cinema, a state-of-the-art bowling alley and a jaw-dropping array of shops, restaurants and bars.

ShopDistance in milesDistance in km
Chilterns Shopping CentreZeroZero

Schools

High Wycombe is renowned for its excellent choice of schools with the Royal Grammar School and John Hampton Grammar school for boys. 

Wycombe High and Cheltenham school for girls, plus acclaimed secondary schools, not to mention Wycombe Abbey girls school and  Buckinghamshire Chiltern University.

SchoolDistance in milesDistance in km
Wycombe High SchoolZeroZero
Wycombe Abbey SchoolZeroZero

(Sorry, but we cannot guarantee that the schools listed are within the catchment area or have available places; or that this is a complete list of all schools in the local area - for this, see www.schoolsdirectory.com)

Transport

Many people commute into London, taking advantage of an excellent train service - Marylebone in 70 minutes and easy road access via the M40.

For international travel, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports are only a short drive away.

Health

For all your healthcare needs there are several hospitals close by, including the Shelburne Private Hospital.

Leisure

For culture and entertainment, High Wycombe's Swan Theatre is one of the finest outside London, putting on a varied programme that ranges from top quality classical drama, via pop and variety, to ballet and opera.

When you need a little fresh air and tranquil surroundings, head out to The Rye, on the fringe of the town - where you'll find a beautiful lake surrounded by beech woods, complete with Nature Trail.

Or treat the kids to a day out at Odds Farm Park, where they can get up close and personal with the animals and enjoy a variety of special seasonal activities.

For those into sport and fitness, there's London Wasps Rugby Cross centre and a number of local gyms.

High Wycombe is stooped in history, from the thrilling Hellfire Caves to National Trust Hughenden Manor to the Chair Museum.