Local area information:

High Wycombe, Bucks
High Wycombe is situated in the heart of the Chilterns and has a population of around 164,100.

Wycombe is surrounded by the countryside and contains some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country, including many historic and famous places of interest. Our town centres and villages are vibrant and attractive places for residents and visitors alike.

High Wycombe is one of the largest towns in Bucks and boasts a wealth of entertainment and shopping facilities for users.

The district is well-placed and easily accessible by road (M40), rail (London to Birmingham ) and air links (35 minutes from Heathrow). High Wycombe town centre is only 30 mile from central London.

Further information on High Wycombe can be found at  http://www.wycombe.gov.uk

Maidenhead, Berks
Situated on a lovely reach of the River Thames, Maidenhead has justly earned its title as "Jewel of the Thames". The town has a population of about 50,000 and it is estimated that a further 25,000 people use Maidenhead for shopping, business and other activities. It is well placed in terms of accessibility, being directly served by the A4 and the M4 Motorway. Its neighbour Windsor is a short drive. A train journey to Paddington only takes 35 minutes and Heathrow Airport can be reached in 20 minutes. The M4/M25 junction, some 15 minutes from Maidenhead, reduces travelling time to Gatwick to one hour.

The main shopping and business area of the town is centred on a triangle of roads comprising High Street, King Street and Queen Street. Within this area lies Nicholsons Centre, the towns pleasant and extensive covered shopping mall.

Further information on Maidenhead can be at http://www.maidenhead.org.uk/f-main.htm

Thame, Oxon
Located in the heart of the Oxfordshire countyside and is within easy commuting distance of Oxford and Aylesbury. The M40 is only 5 miles away and will take you into the heart of London.

There are numerous walking and cycling paths around Thame that will take you into the Chilterns and the Oxforshire countryside.

Further information on Thame can be found at the following two web sites http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/  and http://www.oxlink.co.uk/thame/index.html