Welcome to The Common

Buckinghamshire is a county located in South East England, and it is known for its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and villages. The county is home to a diverse population, and it has a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in its architecture, art, and cuisine. One of the most common features of Buckinghamshire is its rolling hills, which provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

Another common feature of Buckinghamshire is its historic towns and villages, which are steeped in history and charm. Some of the most popular towns in the county include Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Marlow, all of which have a unique character and offer a range of attractions for visitors. These towns are home to a variety of museums, galleries, and historic buildings, which provide a fascinating insight into the county's past.

Finally, Buckinghamshire is known for its excellent food and drink, which is a reflection of the county's agricultural heritage. The county is home to a range of local producers, who supply a variety of fresh produce, including meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables. Visitors to Buckinghamshire can enjoy a range of traditional dishes, such as the famous Buckinghamshire bacon and egg pie, as well as a range of modern cuisine that showcases the county's diverse culinary scene. Overall, Buckinghamshire is a county that offers something for everyone, whether you are interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 2.4°C

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Wind: 6.5 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Fairfields Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cursley	Apollo Avenue Fairfields Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 4BA 1908410330 School Website
Watling Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ian Bacon	Barrosa Way Milton Keynes MK8 1EP 1908794094 School Website
Whitehouse Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Kelly	Vaynol Way Whitehouse Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 1AG 1908533288 School Website
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
Greenleys Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Ms Douglas Campbell	Ardwell Lane Greenleys Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK12 6AT 01908314698 School Website
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosemarie Jones	Ardwell Lane Greenleys Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK12 6AY 01908321746 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
Greenleys Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mike Talbot	Marron Lane Wolverton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK12 5DE 01908312551 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
The Radcliffe School Foundation School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Paula Lawson	Aylesbury Street West Wolverton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK12 5BT 01908682222 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 2.03 Miles

Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 2.21 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 4.91 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 5.33 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 6.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fastcabs 01908 566566 Unit 79 Caxton Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 8DD 1.02 Miles
Airports Direct Mk Ltd 0800 707 6003 33 White Alder, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6HE 1.26 Miles
Raffles Taxis Ltd 01908 222222 Auto Centre, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6HS 1.33 Miles
Raffles Private Hire Ltd 01908 222222 Erica Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6HS 1.33 Miles
Prestige Cars 01908 313131 23 Erica Rd, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6HS 1.33 Miles
Aw Chauffeurs 01908 263117 64 Redding Grove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0BG 1.38 Miles
Wheelchair Taxi Bus Service 07802 847503 11 Debbs Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1DJ 1.41 Miles
Milton Keynes Taxis 01908 226666 63 Aylesbury Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5HS 1.50 Miles
Milton Keynes Taxis 01908 226666 63 Aylesbury St, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5HS 1.50 Miles
X Factor Limos 0800 043 9347 31 Crispin Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0JP 1.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Badgemore Court Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pitfield Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Burners Lane Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Apollo Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rm Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Kiln Farm Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Two Mile Ash Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Upper Weald Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slade Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Weald Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downlands Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Randall Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hodge Lea Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Barford Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:00:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
P O Ardwell Lane Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:00:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Whitehouse Health Centre 01908 872500	Dorset Way Whitehouse Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 1EQ
Wolverton Health Centre 01908 222954	The Health Centre Gloucester Road,Wolverton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK12 5DF
Hilltops Medical Centre 01908 568446	Hilltops Medical Centre Kensington Dr, Great Holm Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK8 9HN
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

Local Stores

FR Stratford Park
Unit 1 - 2 Addington Avenue
Wolverton
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK12 5GH
01908 590354
Store Website
1.24 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
68 High Street Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 1AQ 1.69 miles

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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 2.00 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 2.43 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 2.50 miles
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Midsummer Veterinary Group
Soskin Drive Stantonbury Fields Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK14 6DT 01908 321115 info@midsummervet.co.uk Website 2.74 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 2.78 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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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 1.65 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 7.66 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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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 7.93 miles

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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 9.42 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 9.92 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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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 11.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	12.2°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
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