Welcome to Ray

Ray 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, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. Ray is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The village has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

One of the main attractions of Ray is its proximity to the Chiltern Hills. The hills are a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of well-marked trails and footpaths. The hills are also home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the red kite and the dormouse. Ray is also close to a number of other popular tourist destinations, including the historic town of Marlow and the city of Oxford.

Despite its small size, Ray has a rich history. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building, and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Ray also has a number of other historic buildings, including a 17th-century manor house and a number of traditional thatched cottages.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Elmhurst School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Lee And Miss Kirsty Needham	Dunsham Lane Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 2DB 1296481380 School Website
Stocklake Park Community School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Bradley Taylor	Stocklake Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1DP 01296423507 School Website
Buckinghamshire College Group Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Jenny Craig	Oxford Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8PD 1296588588 School Website
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jeanette Cochrane	Oxford Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8PE 01296424781 School Website
Aylesbury Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Sturgeon	Walton Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7RP 1296484545 School Website
Oak Green School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Beesley Donna Kelloway	Oak Green Southcourt Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8LJ 01296423895 School Website
Buckinghamshire Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Nick Lamb	Oxford Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8PB 01296388459 School Website
Aylesbury High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Marieke Forster	Walton Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7SX 1296388222 School Website
Bearbrook Combined School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Marcus Faulkner	Fowler Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP19 7QP 1296488331 School Website
Pebble Brook School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Churchill Avenue Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8LZ 01296415761 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aylesbury Station Way West, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1RU 0.31 Miles

Aylesbury Vale Parkway Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0PS 1.95 Miles

Stoke Mandeville Station Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UA 2.39 Miles

Wendover Station Approach, Pound Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6BN 4.62 Miles

Little Kimble Risborough Road, Little Kimble, Buckinghamshire, HP17 0XP 4.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxis 01296 489777 33 New Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NL 0.04 Miles
Jet Taxis 01296 421212 12 Havelock St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NS 0.10 Miles
Access All Area Cars Executive 01296 395555 23 Kingsbury, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2JA 0.11 Miles
Able Cabs 01296 422411 77A New Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NY 0.12 Miles
Bucks Cabs 01296 428888 61 New St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NY 0.12 Miles
Humming Bird Cars 01296 426699 125 Cambridge Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1BT 0.13 Miles
Crown Cabs Travel Ltd 01296 395530 55 Fleet St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2PA 0.16 Miles
Ace Cars 01296 433336 62 Fleet St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NZ 0.16 Miles
A Line Private Hire 01296 433477 Havelock Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NX 0.17 Miles
Abc Taxis 01296 331188 33 Buckingham Rd, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9PT 0.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kingsbury Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wh Smith Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Square North Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temple Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Temple Square Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Buckingham Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aylesbury Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Square South Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Friarage Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bierton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exchange Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Stores Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Buckingham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Whitehill Surgery 01296 432742	Whitehill Surgery Whitehill Lane, Oxford Rd Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP19 8EN
Elmhurst Surgery	Elmhurst Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 2AH
Central Maple Pcn 01296 468580	Poplar Grove Practice Meadow Way Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1XB
Poplar Grove Practice 01296 468580	Poplar Grove Practice Meadow Way Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1XB
Dr Kennedy & Partners	Fairford Leys Surgery 3 Ashley Court 65 Kingsgate Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP19 8GG

Local Stores

Fairford Leys
48 Wedgewood Street
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 7HL
01296 397321
Store Website
1.12 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Borough
Euro Garages
Wendover Road
Borough
Ayelsbury
HP21 9LB
01296 437526
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hampden Veterinary Hospital
Anchor Lane Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1AJ 01296 423666 smallanimal@hampdenvets.co.uk Website 0.10 miles
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Companion Care (Aylesbury) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4 Vale Retail Park Vale Park Drive Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1DH 01296 487977 aylesbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.34 miles

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Fairford Leys Veterinary Surgery
Fairford Leys Branch Surgery 1 Ashley Court 65 Kingsgate, Fairford Leys Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP19 8WB 01296 745371 smallanimal@hampdenvets.co.uk 0.93 miles
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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 1.06 miles
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Aylesbury Vets Ltd
Unit D Walton Court Hannon Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8TJ 1.17 miles

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Hampden Vets - Elm Farm
Elm Farm Branch Surgery 2 Elm Court Elm Farm Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7NQ 01296 745370 smallanimal@hampdenvets.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 5.32 miles

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Tring Park
Located On The Edge Of Tring. Mixture Of Open Parkland And Woodland. London Rd Tring Lancashire HP23 5NB 7.03 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 8.56 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 9.04 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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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 9.98 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 10.38 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Weather Forecast

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