Welcome to Drayton Parslow

Drayton Parslow is a small village located in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles south of Bletchley and 7 miles north of Aylesbury. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Drayton Parslow has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and has been inhabited continuously ever since. In the 19th century, the village was a thriving agricultural community, with many of its residents working on the surrounding farms. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school.

Despite its small size, Drayton Parslow is well-connected to the surrounding area, with easy access to the M1 motorway and the A5 trunk road. The village is also served by a regular bus service, which connects it to nearby towns and villages. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Drayton Parslow is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Drayton Parslow Village School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Ms David May	Main Road Drayton Parslow Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0JR 01296720306 School Website
Mursley Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Ms David May	Main Street Mursley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0RT 01296720305 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Combined School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Morley	Chapel Square Stewkley Leighton Buzzard Buckinghamshire LU7 0HA 01525240248 School Website
Newton Longville Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue White	School Drive Newton Longville Buckinghamshire MK17 0BZ 01908373428 School Website
Swanbourne Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms David May	Winslow Road Swanbourne Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0SW 01296720295 School Website
Swanbourne House School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Simone Mitchell (Acting Head)	Swanbourne Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0HZ 01296720264 School Website
Newton Leys Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Donoghue	San Andres Drive Newton Leys Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 5GG 1908630253 School Website
Chestnuts Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Becky Skillings	Buckingham Road Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 5EN 1908373748 School Website
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Mundy	St Mary's Avenue Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 5DT 01908373977 School Website
Water Hall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Mcguire	Fern Grove Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK2 3QF 1908377833 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 3.69 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 4.47 Miles

Leighton Buzzard Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 4.98 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 5.27 Miles

Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 5.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pbs Minibuses And Private Hire 01908 372552 40 Newbury Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5NJ 2.51 Miles
Limelite Limos Ltd 01908 270066 21 Barton Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3JN 3.22 Miles
Pbs Travel 01908 632222 1-6 Barton Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HU 3.26 Miles
Direct Airport Cars 01908 646565 1 Cornelia Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3LX 3.44 Miles
Cedars Minibus 01908 271522 34 Hunter Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3LR 3.46 Miles
Wheelchair Taxi Service 07802 847503 Ennerdale Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3DQ 3.51 Miles
Airportconnectmk 01908 368396 7 Humber Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7PH 3.56 Miles
Chris Salmon Chauffeur Services 0845 625 6118 45 Forfar Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7LX 3.92 Miles
Ace Cars 01908 555555 1 Queensway, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2DG 3.97 Miles
Stratfords Executive Cars Ltd 01908 522220 114 Blackmoor Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1DN 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church End Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
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Main Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
North End Mursley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Village Hall Ivy Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbrook End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dove Street Lu7 0Je No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Greenway Collection Today available until:08:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Nearton End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Mursley Road Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hollingdon Lu7 0Df No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Water Eaton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Fern Grove Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 3HN
Water Eaton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Fern Grove Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 3HN
Water Eaton Health Centre	Fern Grove Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 3HN
Pcoc Dvt Service 01908 373058	Whaddon Medical Centre 25 Witham Court,Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 7QU
Whaddon Healthcare 01908 373058	Whaddon Healthcare 25 Witham Court,Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 7QU

Local Stores

Newton Road
Newton Road
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK3 5BS
01908 372116
Store Website
3.10 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Saxon Street Bletchley
Saxon Street
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
MK2 2JP
01908 631135
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
186A Whaddon Way Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 7DQ 01908 274240 Website 3.30 miles

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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
7 Stoke Road Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK2 3AB 01908 372318 Website 3.72 miles

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Hampden Vets - The Farm Vets
Glebe Close Farm Cublington Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 0LB 01296 745 376 farm@hampdenvets.co.uk Website 3.80 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store 20 Barnsdale Drive Westcroft Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 4DD 01908 503744 miltonkeynes@jollyes.co.uk 3.89 miles
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Midsummer Veterinary Group
10 Cushing Drive Oxley Park Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 4TJ 01908 749 300 dexter@midsummervet.co.uk 4.16 miles

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Windmill Veterinary Centre Ltd
33 High Street Winslow Buckinghamshire MK18 3HE 01296 715660 info@windmillvets.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 4.60 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
A Short (≪1 Mile) Circular Walk Around A Large Lake At A Former Sand Quarry Now A Nature Reserve With Plenty Of Water Play Opportunities In Fairly Clean Water (Due To Sand Base It Can Be A Bit Mucky!) ?? Mentmore Rd Lancashire 5.50 miles

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Aspley Woods
Over 475 Hectares Of Woodland. A Great Place To Walk Your Dog Off Lead. Plenty Of Space For Dogs To Run And Explore...And For Owners Too.Woods Are Used By Mountain Bikers And Also Horse Riding So Be Aware, Although Paths Are Marked For What Purposes. Recently Large Areas Of The Wood Have Been Used For Logging. Beautiful When Dry And Very Muddy When Wet.Lots Of Free Parking. Woburn Abbey Is Nearby. Easily Accessible From Milton Keynes.Please Note: The Authorities That Preside Over Aspley Woods Have Now Put Up Signs Saying Dogs Must Be On-Lead In All Parts Of The Woods. Thanks To Mike For The Info. Church Rd Milton Lancashire KEYNES MK17 6.19 miles There Are Many Parking Locations. Best To Come Into Woburn Sands Village And Take Church Road. Follow Up The Road Until You Reach The Sandy Road With Parked Cars.

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Bancroft Park
This Is A Nice 1 Hour Walk, Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Allow Socializing. There Is A Roman Villa To Look Around, The Gravel Path Leads Around A Stream And Meadow Area. At The Bradwell End You Can Walk Up To The Concrete Cows, Although If Your Dog(S) Aren't Used To Being Off Leash Then Put Them On The Lead At That Point Due To A Busy Dual Carriageway (Monks Way). If You Continued Under Monks Way, You Can Follow The Redway To Bradwell Abbey, A Norman Abbey With A Chapel Still Standing. Back Toward Bancroft There Is A Small Wooded Area Following The Railway Back Into The Park. Squirrels, Rabbits, Jays, Woodpeckers And Other Birds Can Be Seen/Heard. Bancroft Park 2 Constantine Way Lancashire 7.48 miles Bancrofft Park

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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 10.21 miles

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Ivinghoe Hills Butterfly Walk
This Walk Takes In The Area Where All The Butterflies Found On The Ivinghoe Hills Are To Be Seen, Including The Rare Duke Of Burgundy And Other Specialists Of Rough Chalk Downland Such As Chalkhill Blue, Dark-Green Fritillary And Marbled White. Ivinghoe Beacon Lancashire 10.52 miles Turn South Off B489 Or West Off B4506. Park In The Bottom, Southern End, Of The National Trust Car Park On The West Side Of This C Road (Beacon Road).

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