Welcome to Dunton

Dunton is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Leighton Buzzard and 7 miles south of the city of Milton Keynes. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Dunton Manor House, which dates back to the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Dunton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a farm shop and a garden center, which provide employment opportunities for local residents. Dunton is also well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to nearby towns and cities, as well as a regular bus service.

One of the main attractions of Dunton is its beautiful countryside, which provides a peaceful and tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, which are perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of local nature reserves and parks, which provide opportunities for wildlife spotting and outdoor activities. Overall, Dunton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents and a warm welcome to visitors.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
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
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
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
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
Whitchurch Combined School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Mobbs
North Marston Lane
Whitchurch
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP22 4JG
01296641418
School Website
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
North Marston Church Of England School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Gouldstone
School Hill
North Marston
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 3PE
01296670286
School Website
Overstone Combined School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kirsty Eales
Church Street
Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0NY
01296688799
School Website
The Cottesloe School
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Jones
Aylesbury Road
Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0NY
01296688264
School Website
Winslow Church Of England Combined School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Samantha Dimbleby
Lowndes Way
Winslow
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 3EN
01296712296
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
5.39 Miles
Aylesbury Vale Parkway
Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0PS
5.93 Miles
Bletchley
Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ
6.40 Miles
Aylesbury
Station Way West, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1RU
6.80 Miles
Cheddington
Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
7.12 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Wing Cabs
01296 681013
45 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0NY
3.71 Miles
Wing Cars
01296 688739
45 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0NY
3.71 Miles
Church St Cars
01296 712121
9 Market Square, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3AB
3.96 Miles
C S C Taxi
01296 711121
Unit 1/15 Market Sq, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3AB
3.96 Miles
M P Executive
01296 662938
Little Chapel Farm, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0QL
4.99 Miles
Pbs Minibuses And Private Hire
01908 372552
40 Newbury Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5NJ
5.23 Miles
Abacus Cars
01525 378500
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
5.40 Miles
Burgins Taxis
01525 372131
Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
5.40 Miles
Easy Limos
0800 043 9347
17 Cedars Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PD
5.44 Miles
Golden Taxis
01296 489823
17 Brimstone Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9BU
5.45 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dunton
No More Collections Today
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Hoggeston
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Cublington Lu7 0Lb
No More Collections Today
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High Street South Lu7 0Hz
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Dove Street Lu7 0Je
No More Collections Today
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Post Office High Street Lu7 0Ex
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bowles Farm Lu7 0Ep
No More Collections Today
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Nearton End
No More Collections Today
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Village Hall Ivy Lane
No More Collections Today
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Post Office Mursley Road
Collection Today available until:17:15
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Oving Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Main Street
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Whitchurch Old Po Box
Collection Today available until:16:30
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Ashgrove Gardens
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Whitchurch Surgery
49 Oving Road
Whitchurch
Aylesbury
HP22 4JF
North Bucks Pcn
01296 688949
46 Stewkley Road
Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
LU7 0NE
Ashcroft Surgery
01296 688201
Ashcroft Surgery
Stewkley Road, Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0NE
3W Health
01296 688949
Wing Surgery
46 Stewkley Road, Wing
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0NE
Norden House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Norden House
Avenue Road
Winslow
Buckingham
MK18 3DW
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Local Stores

Winslow
60 High Street
Winslow
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 3DQ
01296 715502
Store Website
4.01 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
5.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Cattle

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Hampden Equine Veterinary Practice
Barrettstown Equine Clinic
Oving Road
Whitchurch
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP22 4ES
01296 745374
equine@hampdenvets.co.uk
Website
2.97 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Windmill Veterinary Centre Ltd
33 High Street
Winslow
Buckinghamshire
MK18 3HE
01296 715660
info@windmillvets.co.uk
Website
3.97 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Watermead Veterinary Surgery
Watermead Branch Surgery
Hampden Veterinary Hospital
11 Lakeside
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 0FX
01296 745373
smallanimal@hampdenvets.co.uk
5.47 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
186A Whaddon Way
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK3 7DQ
01908 274240
Website
6.03 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1RS
01773 302220
info@vetcarehome.co.uk
Website
6.11 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
5.59 miles

Location
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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach
5.87 miles

Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb
Location
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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way
Tring
Lancashire
HP23 4NW
8.41 miles

Location
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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
8.54 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.
Location
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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
9.72 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).
Location
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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
10.01 miles

Bancrofft Park
Location
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