Built-up area in Buckinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.629, -0.75 |
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| 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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