Welcome to Wicken

Wicken is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Northampton and 6 miles west of Wellingborough. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wicken is the Church of St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower that can be seen from miles around. The church is still in use today and holds regular services for the local community. Another historic building in the village is Wicken Hall, a Grade II listed manor house that dates back to the 17th century. The house has been converted into apartments but still retains many of its original features.

Wicken 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, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Overall, Wicken is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Deanshanger Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Rice	The Green Deanshanger Deanshanger Primary School, The Green, Deanshanger Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6HJ 1908268920 School Website
Elizabeth Woodville School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sharan Matharu	Stratford Road Deanshanger Milton Keynes Northamptonshire MK19 6HN 1604862125 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
Old Stratford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Karen Morris	Willow Grove Old Stratford Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6AZ 1908267700 School Website
John Hellins Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jodie Matthews	Brownswood Drive Potterspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 7PG 01908542405 School Website
Russell Street School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Robinson	Russell Street Stony Stratford Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 1BT 01908563148 School Website
St Mary And St Giles Church Of England School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Palmer	King George Crescent Stony Stratford Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 1EF 1908562186 School Website
Cambian Potterspury Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Miss Jennifer Nimmo	Potterspury Lodge NN12 7LL 1908542912 School Website
Fairfields Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cursley	Apollo Avenue Fairfields Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 4BA 1908410330 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 4.84 Miles

Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 6.00 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 8.37 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 8.94 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 9.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
D L Cars 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 0.84 Miles
Taxi Privet Hire 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 0.84 Miles
On Time Minicab 01908 262969 44 Puxley Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JB 0.92 Miles
Buckingham Taxi 01908 263263 27 Ridgmont, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JL 0.94 Miles
Speedline Mini Cabs 01908 260260 2 Centec Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6AQ 2.23 Miles
Northridge Cars Ltd 01908 260060 14 London Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6AA 2.33 Miles
Wheelchair Taxi Bus Service 07802 847503 11 Debbs Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1DJ 2.97 Miles
Ash Cars 01280 824888 Maids Moreton House/Vitalograph Business Pk, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1SW 3.38 Miles
Carlton Car Service 01908 307030 Unit 1 Rectory Buildings, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 7JD 3.46 Miles
R And R Taxis 01280 823636 Lockmeadow Farm, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7AS 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cross Tree Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurst Farm Wicken Hurst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wards Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deanshanger Po Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Sunday Last Collection:00:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Little London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgemount Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Diswell Brook Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Glebe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Honeyhill Drive Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
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Barretts End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Mounthill Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manorfields Road Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stonedean Practice	Deanshanger Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6HU
Stony Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Market Square Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MK11 1YA
Stony Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Market Square Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MK11 1YA
Watling Street Pcn 01908 260382	Stony Medical Centre Market Square Stony Stratford Buckinghamshire MK11 1YA
Pcoc Dermatology Service 01908 260382	Stony Medical Centre Market Square,Stony Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 1YA

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Buckingham Equine Medicine Referrals
Sparrow Lodge Wicken Park Road Wicken Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6BZ 01908 560 789 info@buckinghamequinevets.com 0.40 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 0.40 miles
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The Vet Centre Cherry Lane
8 Watling Street Potterspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 7QN info@thevetcentre.ltd.uk Website 2.19 miles

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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
68 High Street Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 1AQ 2.65 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 3.52 miles
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Towcester Equine Vets
Plum Park Farm Watling Street Paulerspury Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6LQ 01327 811007 reception@towcesterequine.co.uk Website 4.06 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 5.00 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 6.18 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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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 8.02 miles

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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 11.36 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 12.59 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest. Stoke Woods Car Park Stoke Lyne Lancashire 13.73 miles Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.

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