Welcome to Westcroft

Westcroft is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Milton Keynes and is known for its peaceful and serene environment. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.

Westcroft has a rich history that dates back to the medieval times. The village was once a part of the manor of Bletchley and was owned by the Benedictine monks of Faversham Abbey. The village was later acquired by the Crown and was used as a hunting ground for the royal family. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in exploring the history and culture of the region.

Westcroft is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to several walking and cycling trails. The village is also located close to several nature reserves and parks, including the Ouzel Valley Park and the Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including bird watching, fishing, and picnicking. Overall, Westcroft is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Shenley Brook End School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Chris Holmwood	Walbank Grove Shenley Brook End Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 7ZT 01908520264 School Website
Howe Park School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Bladon	Bowland Drive Emerson Valley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 2SH 01908526294 School Website
Long Meadow School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Gray	Garthwaite Crescent Shenley Brook End Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 7XX 01908508678 School Website
Oxley Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Noel Springett-Mchugh	Redgrave Drive Oxley Park Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 4TA 01908503870 School Website
Giles Brook Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Britnell	Holborn Crescent Tattenhoe Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 3GB 01908507627 School Website
Emerson Valley School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley White	Hodder Lane Emerson Valley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 2JR 01908507914 School Website
Priory Rise School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Ruth Seagar	160 Bronte Avenue Tattenhoe Park Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 3GE 1908502572 School Website
Merebrook Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Hayley White	Dulverton Drive Furzton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 1EZ 01908522876 School Website
Caroline Haslett Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Quinton	Faraday Drive Shenley Lodge Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 7DF 01908231101 School Website
Milton Keynes Preparatory School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Simon Driver	Tattenhoe Lane Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 7EG 01908642111 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 2.29 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 2.37 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 3.11 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 4.06 Miles

Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 4.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Astons Executive Hire Ltd 01908 524645 36 Alton Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4DJ 0.40 Miles
Stratfords Executive Cars Ltd 01908 522220 114 Blackmoor Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1DN 1.12 Miles
The Airport Runner 07757 800222 Kirkwood Grove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6FR 1.29 Miles
Airportconnectmk 01908 368396 7 Humber Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7PH 1.31 Miles
Chris Salmon Chauffeur Services 0845 625 6118 45 Forfar Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7LX 1.53 Miles
Pbs Minibuses And Private Hire 01908 372552 40 Newbury Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5NJ 1.56 Miles
X Factor Limos 0800 043 9347 31 Crispin Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0JP 1.58 Miles
Aw Chauffeurs 01908 263117 64 Redding Grove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0BG 1.60 Miles
Airports Plus 01908 505152 64 Favell Dr, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1AJ 1.62 Miles
Aristow Cars 01908 648877 Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7LB 1.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Morrisons Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morrisons Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alton Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowlands Drive Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Picton Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redgrave Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Coldeaton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Church End Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fonda Meadows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loxbeare Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Local Centre Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westcroft Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Savill Lane Westcroft Milton Keynes MK4 4EN
Westcroft Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Savill Lane Westcroft Milton Keynes MK4 4EN
Westcroft Health Centre 01908 520545	Westcroft Health Centre 1 Savill Lane, Westcroft Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 4EN
Furzton Mc 01908 501717	67 Dulverton Drive Furzton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 1EW
Whaddon Healthcare 01908 373058	Whaddon Healthcare 25 Witham Court,Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 7QU

Local Stores

Emerson Valley
24 Winfold Lane
Emerson Valley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK4 2SH
01908 508581
Store Website
0.48 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store 20 Barnsdale Drive Westcroft Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 4DD 01908 503744 miltonkeynes@jollyes.co.uk 0.21 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Midsummer Veterinary Group
10 Cushing Drive Oxley Park Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 4TJ 01908 749 300 dexter@midsummervet.co.uk 0.68 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 0.84 miles
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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
186A Whaddon Way Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 7DQ 01908 274240 Website 1.46 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 2.70 miles
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Companion Care (Bletchley) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Beacon Retail Park Watling Street Bletchley Buckinghamshire MK1 1BN 01908 377113 2.80 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 3.71 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 5.61 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 6.58 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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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 8.40 miles

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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 10.68 miles

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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 12.20 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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Weather Forecast

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