Welcome to Thornborough

Thornborough is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of Buckingham and 10 miles west of Milton Keynes. The village is known for its historic significance, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The most notable feature of Thornborough is the Thornborough Henge, a prehistoric monument consisting of three circular earthworks that are believed to have been constructed around 4,500 years ago.

The Thornborough Henge is one of the largest and most complex prehistoric monuments in Britain. It consists of three circular earthworks, each surrounded by a ditch and bank. The central henge is the largest, measuring approximately 240 meters in diameter. The other two henges are smaller, measuring around 80 meters in diameter. The purpose of the henges is not fully understood, but it is believed that they were used for religious or ceremonial purposes.

In addition to the Thornborough Henge, the village of Thornborough is home to several other historic landmarks. These include the Church of St. Mary, which dates back to the 13th century, and the Manor House, which was built in the 17th century. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character. Today, Thornborough is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors from all over the world who come to explore its rich history and heritage.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thornborough Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Olivia Quirke	High Street Thornborough Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 2DF 01280812219 School Website
Thornton College Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Shaw	Convent Of Jesus And Mary Thornton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0HJ 01280812610 School Website
Great Horwood Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Shaw	School End Great Horwood Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0RG 1296712622 School Website
Bourton Meadow Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Berry	Burleigh Piece Linden Village Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7HX 01280823374 School Website
Padbury Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mcfarlane	Main Road Padbury Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 2AP 1280813070 School Website
Lace Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Jones	Catchpin Way Windsor Park Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7RR 01280823747 School Website
Maids Moreton Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Keira Ainsworth	Avenue Road Maids Moreton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1QA 01280812058 School Website
Buckingham Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Brewer	Foscott Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TT 01280812864 School Website
Akeley Wood Junior School Other Independent School Ages:1-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Lambros	Wicken Park Road Wicken Milton Keynes Northamptonshire MK19 6DA 1908571231 School Website
Buckingham School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Mcginnes	London Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AT 01280812206 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 6.68 Miles

Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 6.84 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 7.75 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 8.56 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 9.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R And R Taxis 01280 823636 Lockmeadow Farm, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7AS 2.26 Miles
007 Cabs 07999 154007 59 Burleigh Piece, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7BA 2.36 Miles
Ash Cars 01280 824888 Maids Moreton House/Vitalograph Business Pk, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1SW 2.74 Miles
A K Taxis 01280 817817 8B High St, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1NT 2.92 Miles
D L Cars 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 4.00 Miles
Taxi Privet Hire 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 4.00 Miles
Buckingham Taxi 01908 263263 27 Ridgmont, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JL 4.03 Miles
On Time Minicab 01908 262969 44 Puxley Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JB 4.08 Miles
C S C Taxi 01296 711121 Unit 1/15 Market Sq, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3AB 4.17 Miles
Church St Cars 01296 712121 9 Market Square, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3AB 4.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornhill Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Singleborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foscote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Adstock Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Stratford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Great Horwood Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Barretts End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winslow Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Springfields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Spring Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Buckingham Community Centre (Jardines Pharmacy) - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cornwalls Meadow Buckingham MK18 1RP
The Swan Practice 01280 818600	The Swan Practice 26 High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1NU
Verney Close Practice	Verney Close Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1JP
Anvil House	61-63 Well Street Buckingham MK18 1EN
Norden House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Norden House Avenue Road Winslow Buckingham MK18 3DW

Local Stores

Deanshanger - High Street
71 High Street
Deanshanger
Milton Keynes
Northamptonshire
MK19 6HR
01908 562857
Store Website
3.90 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Veterinary And Reproduction
Unit C Bourton Business Centre Bouton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7DS 01280 313130 INFO@EQUINE-VET-REPRO.CO.UK Website 2.01 miles

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The Vet Centre Ltd
Overton Towcester Road Maids Moreton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1RE 01280 812057 maidsmoreton@thevetcentre.ltd.uk Website 2.83 miles
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Windmill Veterinary Centre Ltd
14 High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1NT 01280 822001 info@windmillvets.co.uk Website 2.89 miles

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Buckingham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3A, Osier Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TB buckingham@vets4pets.com 3.19 miles


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Buckingham Equine Medicine Referrals
Sparrow Lodge Wicken Park Road Wicken Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6BZ 01908 560 789 info@buckinghamequinevets.com 3.22 miles

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Buckingham Equine Vets
Sparrow Lodge Farm Wicken Park Road Wicken Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6BZ 01908 560 789 info@buckinghamequinevets.com Website 3.22 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 6.62 miles Bancrofft Park

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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 7.92 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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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 11.05 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 11.13 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 11.37 miles

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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 11.96 miles The Piddington Circular Walk Starts At The Village Hall On The Ludgershall Road. To Find It On A Mapping Website Or Using Satellite Navigation, The Grid Reference Is ‘Sp641174’ And The Post Code Is Ox25 1Pu. By Train: Bicester North Station Is Between Banbury And London (National Rail Timetable 115). Bicester Town Station Is Linked To Oxford (National Rail Timetable 116). By Bus: Charlton On Otmoor Service 94 Stops In Piddington And Links To Both Oxford And Bicester But This Is An Irregular Service. Call 01865 331249 For Details. By Car: Park In The Village Hall Car Park. Occasionally This May Be Full When The Hall Is Being Used. If This Is The Case, Please Park Responsibly On Village Streets. Large Groups Planning To Walk The Route Should Contact The Village Hall Number Ahead Of Time - 07926 620422.

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