Welcome to Downley

Downley is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of High Wycombe and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Downley is a thriving community with a population of around 6,000 people.

One of the most notable features of Downley is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. There are plenty of walking and cycling trails in the area, as well as several parks and nature reserves. The village also has a number of local shops and amenities, including a post office, a library, and a community centre.

Downley is also home to several historic landmarks and buildings. One of the most notable is the St. James the Great Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Other historic buildings in the village include the Downley Old School, which was built in 1866, and the Downley War Memorial, which was erected in memory of the village's fallen soldiers.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 10.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Millbrook Combined School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Debra Claire Mansfield-Clark	Mill End Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 4BA 01494524791 School Website
The Disraeli School And Childrens Centre Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Co-Headteachers - Jo Pikulski, Jo Gowers	The Pastures High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5JS 01494445177 School Website
Unity College Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Martin Dyer	150 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3AE 1494446371 School Website
West Wycombe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Tang	Church Lane West Wycombe High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 3AH 1494523318 School Website
Oakridge School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Cook	Oakridge Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2PN 01494520341 School Website
Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Other Independent Special School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Mccann	Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate Land End Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 4JG 1494418968 School Website
Hughenden Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Mann	Spring Valley Drive Hughenden Valley High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 4LR 01494562501 School Website
Castlefield School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Kann	The Middle Way High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3LE 01494436018 School Website
Hamilton Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Nunn	Priory Avenue High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6SG 01494522231 School Website
Godstowe School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Kate Bailey	Shrubbery Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6PR 01494529273 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
High Wycombe Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6NN 1.85 Miles

Saunderton Slough Lane, Saunderton, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LJ 2.89 Miles

Great Missenden Station Approach, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 9AZ 4.81 Miles

Marlow Station Approach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1NT 5.35 Miles

Princes Risborough Station Approach, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9DN 5.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jr-Travel Private Hire 01494 639563 23 Hithercroft Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5LT 0.38 Miles
Diamond Cars And Minibuses 01494 511300 5 Cumbrian Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5RY 0.87 Miles
A B C Executive Cars 01494 464660 60 Desborough Pk Rd, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3BG 0.98 Miles
Royal Taxis 01494 513513 49A Desborough Park Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3BG 0.98 Miles
Abba Cars 01494 550000 Unit 6B/Desborough Industrial Park/Desborough Pk Rd, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3BG 0.98 Miles
Valley Executive Cars 01494 518989 10 Brunel Rd, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5SR 1.00 Miles
A Cars 01494 523344 99 Hughenden Av, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5SS 1.00 Miles
Five Star Cars 01494 525555 151 Abercromby Av, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3BN 1.03 Miles
Associated Taxis 01494 527272 195 Dashwood Av, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3DB 1.04 Miles
Top Cars 01494 512512 15-17 Abercromby Av, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AX 1.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Downley High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Plomer Green Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littleworth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downley Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downley Pitch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Pastures No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosemary Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Desborough Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brindley Avenue Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eaton Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Telford Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abercromby Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
89 Chaple Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cygnet Pcn 01494 526840	Tower House Surgery 169 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3AF
Tower House Surgery 01494 526840	Tower House Surgery 169 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3AF
Riverside Surgery 01494 526500	The Riverside Surgery George Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2RZ
Riverside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	George Street High Wycombe HP11 2RZ
Riverside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	George Street High Wycombe HP11 2RZ

Local Stores

Downley
Plomer Green Lane
Downley
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5TN
01494 526179
Store Website
0.29 miles

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SPAR - High Wycombe
504 WEST WYCOMBE ROAD
HIGH WYCOMBE
HP12 4AH
01494 532 545
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Crossroads Veterinary Centre
54 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2LP 01494 459095 crossroadsvets@btconnect.com Website 1.09 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vets Now (High Wycombe)
C/O Crossroad Veterinary Centre 54 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2LP 01494 257174 highwycombeclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.09 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Bellfield Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5HN 01494 448691 wycombe@jollyes.co.uk Website 1.29 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Temple End Veterinary Surgery
43 Temple End High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5DN 01494 522956 reception@templeendvets.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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High Wycombe Vets4pets Ltd
133 Amersham Road High Wycombe Berkshire HP13 5AD 01494 443075 highwycombe@vets4pets.com 1.84 miles


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Hamilton Specialist Referrals
Unit 5, Halifax Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3SD 01494 578566 info@hamiltonspecialists.vet Website 1.99 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Hughenden Park And Manor
Valley Rd Lancashire 1.17 miles Hughenden

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Hazelmere Recreation Grounds
Hazelemere Recreation Ground Is Surrounded By Lots Of Fields And Woodland And No Main Roads Which Make It A Perfect Place To Let Dogs Off Lead To Exercise. Care Should Be Taken In August When The Farmer Is Harvesting Hay On The Combine Harvester And At Certain Times Of Year When Birds Are Nesting. Dogs Are Allowed On The Main Recreation Ground Which Is Perfect For Ball Throwing But It Is Recommended To Keep Dogs On Lead If Football Or Cricket Is Being Played. There Are Plenty Of Dog Poo Bins On The Parameter Of The Rec But Not In The Other Green Areas. A Circular Walk Around All The Fields Surrounding The Rec Can Take Between 1.5 To 2 Hours. 248 Amersham Rd Hazlemere 2.40 miles Off A404

Location what3words forest.energetic.posts

Pullingshill Wood Walking The Trenches
Chalkpit Ln Marlow SL7 2JG 5.13 miles Bovingdon Green

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Thames Walk At Cookham Moor
The Moor 5.28 miles

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Cookham
B4447 Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SB 6.69 miles

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Thames Path Cookham
Very Picturesque Walk Alongside The Thames. Plenty Of Opportunities For Doggy Paddling! Walk Through Water Meadows And Watch A Wide Variety Of Waterfowl. Some Areas Have Cattle In. Nice Pubs In Cookham If You Fancy Some Refreshment After. B4447 Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SB 6.69 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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