Welcome to Akeley

Akeley is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of Buckingham and 7 miles south-east of Towcester. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. James Church. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Bell.

One of the most notable features of Akeley is its proximity to the Silverstone Circuit, which is located just a few miles to the south-east of the village. The circuit is home to the British Grand Prix and is one of the most famous motor racing circuits in the world. The village is also located close to the historic town of Buckingham, which is home to a number of attractions, including the Buckingham Old Gaol Museum and the Stowe Landscape Gardens.

Despite its small size, Akeley has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year. These include the Akeley Village Fete, which takes place in the summer, and the Akeley Christmas Market, which is held in December. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a history society, and a women's institute. Overall, Akeley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Akeley Wood Senior School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Lambros	Akeley Wood Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 5AE 01280814110 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
St James And St John C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Louise Woods	Main Street Chackmore Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 5JE 01280812291 School Website
Buckingham Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Brewer	Foscott Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TT 01280812864 School Website
Stowe School Other Independent School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Dr Anthony Wallersteiner	Stowe Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 5EH 01280818000
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
Bourton Meadow Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Berry	Burleigh Piece Linden Village Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7HX 01280823374 School Website
George Grenville Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Killick	Chandos Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AP 01280813273 School Website
Buckingham School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Mcginnes	London Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AT 01280812206 School Website
University Of Buckingham Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Sir Anthony Seldon	Hunter Street Yoemanry House Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1EG 1280814080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 7.41 Miles

Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 8.34 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 10.30 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 10.98 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 11.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ash Cars 01280 824888 Maids Moreton House/Vitalograph Business Pk, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1SW 1.23 Miles
R And R Taxis 01280 823636 Lockmeadow Farm, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7AS 2.15 Miles
007 Cabs 07999 154007 59 Burleigh Piece, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7BA 2.33 Miles
A K Taxis 01280 817817 8B High St, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1NT 2.37 Miles
D L Cars 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 3.41 Miles
Taxi Privet Hire 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 3.41 Miles
On Time Minicab 01908 262969 44 Puxley Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JB 3.49 Miles
Buckingham Taxi 01908 263263 27 Ridgmont, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JL 3.53 Miles
Life Of Reilly Travel 01280 847442 1 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LZ 4.12 Miles
Titford James Cars Ltd 07860 308800 39C High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8US 4.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Hill Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Leckhampstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barretts End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maids Moreton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Main Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lillingstone Dayrell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Church End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lillingstone Lovell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wards Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chackmore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highlands Road Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

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
Stonedean Practice	Deanshanger Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6HU

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Vet Centre Ltd
Overton Towcester Road Maids Moreton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1RE 01280 812057 maidsmoreton@thevetcentre.ltd.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Windmill Veterinary Centre Ltd
14 High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1NT 01280 822001 info@windmillvets.co.uk Website 2.34 miles

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Equine Veterinary And Reproduction
Unit C Bourton Business Centre Bouton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7DS 01280 313130 INFO@EQUINE-VET-REPRO.CO.UK Website 2.62 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 2.74 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 2.74 miles
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Buckingham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3A, Osier Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TB buckingham@vets4pets.com 3.21 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 4.58 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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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 7.53 miles Bancrofft Park

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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 9.98 miles

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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 11.19 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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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 13.30 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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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 13.47 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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Weather Forecast

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