Welcome to Loughton

Loughton is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated in the Chiltern Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. Loughton is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 16th-century Loughton Manor.

One of the main attractions in Loughton is the Chiltern Open Air Museum. This museum is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Chiltern Hills. It features a collection of historic buildings that have been relocated to the museum site, including a 1940s prefab, a Victorian toll house, and a Tudor farmhouse. Visitors can explore the buildings and learn about the lives of the people who lived in them.

Loughton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of events and activities that take place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Loughton is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and heritage of Buckinghamshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Loughton Manor First School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Daniela Thompson	Paynes Drive Loughton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 8FA 01908241472 School Website
Loughton School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebekah Green	Bradwell Road Loughton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 8DN 01908665971 School Website
Holmwood School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Elford	Kensington Drive Great Holm Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 9AB 1908260596 School Website
Denbigh School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Andrea Frame	Burchard Crescent Shenley Church End Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 6EX 01908505030 School Website
Two Mile Ash School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Eldridge	The High Street Two Mile Ash Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 8LH 01908562262 School Website
The Grove Independent School Other Independent School Ages:2-12 Head Teacher Mrs D Berkin	Redland Drive Loughton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 8HD 01908690590
Ashbrook School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Roxanne Jackson	The High Street Two Mile Ash Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 8NA 1908561366 School Website
Glastonbury Thorn School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Cursley	Pigott Drive Shenley Church End Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 6BX 01908504648 School Website
Summerfield School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Fraser	Downley Avenue Bradwell Common Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK13 8PG 01908662585 School Website
Christ The Sower Ecumenical Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Mel Nugent	Singleton Drive Grange Farm Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 0PZ 1908867356 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 0.66 Miles

Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 2.41 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 3.47 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 3.79 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 4.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bluestartravel 01908 550378 29, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8DQ 0.28 Miles
X Factor Limos 0800 043 9347 31 Crispin Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0JP 0.68 Miles
Fastcabs 01908 566566 Unit 79 Caxton Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 8DD 0.89 Miles
Aw Chauffeurs 01908 263117 64 Redding Grove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0BG 0.89 Miles
Tjl Executive Travel 01908 310047 13 Quinton Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 9DT 1.05 Miles
M K Taxi 01908 313030 9 Rylstone Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 7QT 1.12 Miles
Milton Keynes Airport Taxis 01908 263263 25 Arbrook Avenue, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 8BN 1.13 Miles
Best Prestige Cars 01908 423340 314 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2UB 1.21 Miles
Milton Keynes Taxis Ltd 01908 530530 382-390 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2RG 1.21 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6082 500 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2HQ 1.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Paynes Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kensington Drive Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Gatcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leys Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Petworth Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Vincent Avenue Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benbow Court Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Engaine Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vincent Avenue Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
William Sutton House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office High Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:00:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Outside Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shenley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pcoc Gastroenterology Service 01908 568446	Hilltops Medical Centre Kensington Dve,Great Holm Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 9HN
Mk Ent Service 01908 568446	Hilltops Medical Centre Kensington Dr, Great Holm Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 9HN
Hilltops Medical Centre 01908 568446	Hilltops Medical Centre Kensington Dr, Great Holm Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 9HN
Watling Vale Medical Ctr. 01908 501177	Watling Vale Medical Ctr. Burchard Crescent Shenley Church End Milton Keynes MK5 6EY
Pcoc Respiratory Service 01908 504913	Watling Vale Med Centre Shenley Church End Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 6EY

Local Stores

Milton Keynes - Dunthorne Way
130 Dunthorne Way, New Hill Place
Grange Farm
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK8 0LW
01908 866579
Store Website
1.06 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Tongwell
113 Monks Way
Milton Keynes
MK15 8HR
01908 210676
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Milton Keynes) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Patriot Drive Rooksley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK13 8PU 01908 309 404 milton.keynes@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.76 miles
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Hampden Vets - Shenley
52 Egerton Gate Shenley Brook End Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 7HH 01908 340 544 smallanimal@hampdenvets.co.uk Website 1.29 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 1.90 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 1.99 miles
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Midsummer Veterinary Group
Soskin Drive Stantonbury Fields Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK14 6DT 01908 321115 info@midsummervet.co.uk Website 2.06 miles
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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
186A Whaddon Way Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 7DQ 01908 274240 Website 2.94 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.67 miles Bancrofft Park

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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 6.06 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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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 8.04 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Salcey Forest
There Are Various Walks Available From Walks On Pathed Areas To Going Off The Main Track Into The Woods Requiring Your Wellies! Maps Of The Different Walks Are Available At The Cafe. Parking Is Paid At The Main Car Park By The Cafe And Children's Play Area Or You Can Park For Free At The Horse Box Parking If There Is Room. The Children's Play Area Is Very Good For Little Ones And There Is Also A Tree Top Walk. The Dogs Can Go Off Lead All The Way Round. Salcey Forest Hartwell Northampton Lancashire NN7 2HX 8.69 miles

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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 10.10 miles

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 11.52 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1.4°C	-2.5°C	-3.2°C	-3.5°C	-3.1°C	0.7°C	4.2°C	6.3°C	5.9°C	4.5°C	3.9°C	3.9°C
Feels Like	-5.6°C	-6.6°C	-7.1°C	-6.8°C	-5.6°C	-0.9°C	2.2°C	4.4°C	4.2°C	2.2°C	1.1°C	0.9°C

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Temp	3.9°C	3.8°C	3.6°C	3.5°C	4.2°C	4.5°C	4.4°C	3.3°C	2.5°C	2.2°C	2.4°C	3.4°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	0.8°C	0.6°C	0.4°C	1.4°C	2.6°C	3.6°C	1.7°C	0°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	0.5°C

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