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High Wycombe

Built-up area in Buckinghamshire, England

Coordinates:51.629, -0.75
OS grid ref:SU 86 93
Population:133,204
Dialling code: 01494

High Wycombe is a large market town in Buckinghamshire, England, sitting on the southern edge of the Chiltern Hills where the River Wye winds through open spaces like The Rye. It lies roughly 30 miles from London and combines a commuter economy with local retail and light industry, benefitting from good road and rail links to the capital.

Historically famous for chair-making and furniture manufacture, the town still carries that craft heritage alongside modern shopping centres and amenities. Nearby attractions such as Hughenden Manor, and local institutions like Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park, add cultural and sporting life to a socially diverse community that has grown steadily since the 20th century.

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Transport links

  • Airport London Heathrow Airport 16.7 miles26.8 km
  • Airport Luton Airport 23.5 miles37.9 km
  • Railway station High Wycombe Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
  • Railway station Bourne End Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km

Schools in High Wycombe

  • Hamilton Academy Primary
  • Wycombe Abbey Independent - all ages
  • High Wycombe C of E Combined School Primary
  • Godstowe Preparatory School Independent - all ages
  • Crown House School Independent - primary
  • St Michael's Catholic School All ages
  • The Disraeli School Primary
  • Oakridge School Primary
  • The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Secondary
  • Wycombe High School Secondary
  • Unity College Independent - special
  • The Highcrest Academy Secondary
  • John Hampden Grammar School Secondary
  • Kings Wood School and Nursery Primary
  • Beechview Academy Primary
  • Chiltern Wood School Special
  • Highworth Combined School and Nursery Primary
  • Castlefield School Primary
  • Millbrook Combined School Primary
  • Marsh School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Adams Park Stadium 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Bradenham Manor Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • Wilton Park Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Medmenham Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Chiltern Hills Hill 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Chequers court Country house 8 miles12.9 km
  • Bulstrode Park Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
  • Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.3 miles16.5 km
  • Windsor Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.5 km
  • Swyncombe House Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
  • Park Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.3 miles18.2 km