Great Missenden
Ward in Buckinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.698, -0.703 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 89 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01494 (High Wycombe) |
Great Missenden sits in the rolling chalk of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, a compact ward centred on a traditional high street, conservation-area cottages and a railway station that gives many residents quick commuter access to London Marylebone. The surrounding countryside is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so walking, cycling and local green spaces are a notable feature of everyday life.
Culturally the village punches above its weight thanks to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, reflecting the author’s long association with the area; that heritage, together with small independent shops, pubs and a steady stream of visitors, supplements a largely residential economy and a strong sense of local community shaped by schools, clubs and annual events. Historically it has medieval roots and retains a mix of period architecture and modest modern development.
Postcode districts covering Great Missenden
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Reading 21 miles33.9 km
- Milton Keynes 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Luton 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Slough 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Oxford 23.6 miles38 km
- Harrow 17.3 miles27.9 km
- High Wycombe 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Watford 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Hemel Hempstead 10.5 miles17 km
- St. Albans 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Bracknell 20 miles32.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Missenden Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- South Heath Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Prestwood and Great Missenden Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Little Kingshill Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Ballinger Common Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Great Kingshill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Little Missenden Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Hyde Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lee Common Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Lee Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cryers Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chiltern Ridges Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Great Missenden
HP16 0HG, HP16 9HH, HP16 0AQ, HP16 9BZ, HP16 0EE, HP16 9DD, HP16 9DF, HP16 9QY, HP16 9HA … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Great Missenden Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Amersham Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Great Missenden Ad
- Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Bedford Arms 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton High Wycombe 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hartwell House & Spa 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Pendley Manor 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Five Bells by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Holiday Inn High Wycombe M40, Jct. 4 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Holiday Inn Aylesbury 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Bell by Innkeeper's Collection 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Great Missenden
- Gateway School Independent - primary
- Great Missenden C of E Combined School Primary
- Little Kingshill Combined School Primary
- Little Missenden C of E School Primary
- Missenden Abbey Adult Education College Further education
- Prestwood Infant School Primary
- Prestwood Junior School Primary
- The Misbourne School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Chequers court Country house 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Bradenham Manor Historic site 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Adams Park Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Wilton Park Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Chiltern Hills Hill 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Bulstrode Park Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Park Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Thame Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.2 km