Welcome to Furze Platt

Furze Platt is a small suburban area located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire. It is situated on the outskirts of Maidenhead and is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The area is surrounded by green spaces and parks, making it an ideal location for families and nature lovers. Furze Platt is also home to a number of excellent schools, including Furze Platt Senior School and Furze Platt Infant School, which are highly regarded for their academic achievements.

One of the main attractions of Furze Platt is its proximity to the River Thames. The river is just a short walk away and provides a picturesque setting for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. The area is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Maidenhead Railway Bridge, which was built in 1838 and is one of the oldest railway bridges in the world. Furze Platt is also home to a number of local shops and amenities, including a post office, a pharmacy, and a convenience store.

Furze Platt is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, including Reading and London, making it an ideal location for commuters. Despite its suburban location, Furze Platt has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a vibrant community, Furze Platt has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 0.1°C

Feels Like: -2.7°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Highfield Preparatory School Limited Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Joanna Leach	2 West Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1PD 01628624918
Claires Court Schools Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr James Wilding	1 College Avenue Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 6AW 01628327700 School Website
St Pirans School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sebastian Sales	Gringer Hill Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7LZ 01628594300
St Lukes C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Butler	Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7EG 01628621600 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Maidenhead Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosemary Akehurst	Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7EG 01628622570 School Website
Desborough College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Murdoch	Shoppenhangers Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 2QB 01628634505 School Website
Riverside Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Daniels	Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7JA 01628621741 School Website
Boyne Hill C Of E Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Davies	Rutland Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 4HZ 01628622708 School Website
Maidenhead Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Ms S Cottle	School Lane Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7PG 01628623551 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr John Mckrell	Westborough Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 4AR 1628622596

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maidenhead Station Approach, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1EW 0.41 Miles

Furze Platt Harrow Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NY 0.60 Miles

Taplow Station Road, Taplow, Berkshire, SL6 0NU 2.14 Miles

Cookham Station Hill, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9BP 2.35 Miles

Burnham Station Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 6JT 3.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Riverside Cars 01628 784741 78 Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7AZ 0.19 Miles
Dot 2 Dot Taxis 01628 200999 Danesfield House, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1RH 0.20 Miles
U Want Taxis Ltd 01628 621449 1-6 Blandy House/3-5 King St, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1DZ 0.20 Miles
Golden Executive 01628 622955 1St Floor Danesfield House, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1RH 0.20 Miles
Star Cars 01628 777477 98 Cordwallis Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7BB 0.25 Miles
Aaa Cars 01628 788766 86 Grenfell Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1HG 0.31 Miles
Maidenhead Taxi Rank 01628 634311 Station Forecourt, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1EW 0.43 Miles
Abc Taxis 01628 622547 187 Boyn Valley Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4DT 0.48 Miles
Maidenhead's Premier Taxi 01628 780999 Clare Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4DN 0.48 Miles
A2b Taxis 01628 778800 86 Clare Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4DQ 0.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Town Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Post Office(Right) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Post Office(Left) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crauford Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grenfell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laburnham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cordwallis Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norfolk Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey National Meter Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
High Street- Left Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cordwallis Road Surgery 01628 627284	1 Cordwallis Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7DQ
Claremont Holyport Surgery 01628 624469	Claremont Surgery 2 Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8AN
The Cedars Surgery 01628 620458	The Cedars Surgery Wilderness Medical Ctr 8 Cookham Road Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8AJ
Desborough Suite - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Town Hall St Ives Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1RF
Desborough Suite - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Hall St Ives Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1RF

Local Stores

Petrol Maidenhead
143 Bridge Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 8NH
01628 503100
Store Website
1.03 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Fernley
Euro Garages
Gringer Hill
Marlow Road
Maidenhead
SL6 7LZ
01628 771517
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Maidenhead Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3, Maidenhead Retail Park Stafferton Way Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1AY maidenhead@vets4pets.com 0.59 miles


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Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital
Summerleaze Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8EW 01628 628121 admin.summerleaze@activevetcare.co.uk . Website 0.98 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Pines Veterinary Clinic
146A Bath Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 4LB 01628 776699 admin@pinesvets.co.uk Website 1.07 miles
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Animals Treated
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Hall Place Veterinary Centre
Lee Farm Lee Lane Pinkneys Green Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 6PE 01628 622086 hallplacevet@btconnect.com Website 2.07 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Penstone Veterinary Group
2 The Courtyard 73A High Street Burnham Slough Buckinghamshire SL1 7JX 01753 520 636 penstonevets@aol.com Website 3.08 miles

Animals Treated
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Kelperland Veterinary Centre
Ledger Farm Forest Green Road Fifield Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 2NR 01628 624 935 kelperland@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
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Animals Treated
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We have an emergency service that takes over from noon on Saturday
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Thames Path Cookham
Very Picturesque Walk Alongside The Thames. Plenty Of Opportunities For Doggy Paddling! Walk Through Water Meadows And Watch A Wide Variety Of Waterfowl. Some Areas Have Cattle In. Nice Pubs In Cookham If You Fancy Some Refreshment After. B4447 Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SB 2.59 miles

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Cookham
B4447 Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SB 2.59 miles

Location what3words custodial.perfect.lunching

Cookham Berkshire
It Is Lovely Walk Beside A River. School Ln Cookham 2.61 miles Near Maidenhead.

Location what3words operation.raft.dices

Thames Walk At Cookham Moor
The Moor 3.70 miles

Location what3words hedgehog.builder.squeaks

Pullingshill Wood Walking The Trenches
Chalkpit Ln Marlow SL7 2JG 4.71 miles Bovingdon Green

Location what3words quilting.send.stocky

Burnham Beeches
Burnham Beeches National Nature Reserve Is A Fine Example Of Ancient Woodland, Situated To The West Of Farnham Common. It Is A Sprawling, Woodland Conservation Area With Ancient Beech Trees, Along With Walking Trails. SL2 3PS 5.26 miles Burnham Beeches Is Between Beaconsfield And Slough. The Car Park Is Accessible From The A355 In Farnham Common, Along Beeches Road.

Location what3words unless.spine.gallons

Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	6.5°C	6.8°C	7.4°C	7.9°C	7.1°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	5.2°C	4°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	3.6°C	2.7°C	1.4°C	0.4°C	1.1°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	1.6°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	4.7°C	8.5°C	10.3°C	9°C	9.6°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	-0.1°C	0°C	-0.1°C	-0.6°C	-0.2°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	6.2°C	8.5°C	7.3°C	7.8°C	3.5°C

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