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Burnham

Parish in Buckinghamshire, England

Coordinates:51.547, -0.65
OS grid ref:SU 93 84
Population:12,500

The civil parish and village of Burnham sits in south Buckinghamshire, England, close to the edge of the Thames Valley and neighbouring towns such as Slough and Maidenhead. It has a railway station on the Great Western Main Line, making it a popular commuter base for London, yet retains a semi‑rural feel with a mix of suburban housing and pockets of older village character.

Locally notable are the ancient woodland of Burnham Beeches and nearby Dorney Lake, which give the area strong recreational and wildlife value; culturally the parish blends village clubs, pubs and community events with a largely residential economy supporting commuters alongside local shops and light industry. The result is a place with historic roots and easy access to green space and river‑valley scenery.

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Transport links

  • Airport London Heathrow Airport 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Airport Luton Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
  • Railway station Burnham Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
  • Railway station Taplow Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km

Schools in Burnham

  • St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
  • Burnham Grammar School Secondary
  • Dropmore Infant School Primary
  • Lent Rise School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Wilton Park Estate 3.7 miles6 km
  • Windsor Racecourse Recreation 4 miles6.5 km
  • Bulstrode Park Estate 4.4 miles7 km
  • Frogmore House Estate 6 miles9.6 km
  • Ditton Park Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
  • Brunel University University 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Uxbridge College College 7.7 miles12.5 km
  • Medmenham Abbey Historic site 8.1 miles13 km
  • Park Wood Forest 8.1 miles13 km
  • Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.2 miles13.2 km
  • Swakeleys House Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Adams Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km