The town of High Wycombe is located North West of Gatwick airport a distance of 57 miles that would take around 1hour by taxi via the M25 and M40. It is a large town in Buckinghamshire, UK. It has many affluent areas, but there is also poverty as well. It is most noted for its furniture industry, predominantly chair making!It is the only place in the world that weighs its Mayors. At the start and end of a mayors year in office, they are publically weighed to see if they have gotten fat from living off tax payers expenses!
Wycombe is named after the river Wye. Wycombe appears in the Domesday Book and was noted for having six mills.It is also one of the last places in the UK to separate school pupils by the 11+ examinations! High Wycombe's proximity to the M40,M25, M4 and A40 means that it has excellent access to all the south of England and the capital, which takes about 1.5 hours, dependant on traffic.There are also large bus and railway stations which provide excellent transport links. In March 2008, a new development in the town centre was completed, which has helped attract people to the town. It was called the Eden Shopping Centre, which has 107 shops, restaurants, a bowling alley and cinema. The complex is seen an a major milestone in the regeneration of the town, and is one of the largest in the country.
Famous people to hail from Wycombe include; Fern Britton (TV presenter), Sally Philips (comedy actress), Dusty Springfield (singer), Benjamin Disraeli (prime minister) and Jimmy Carr (comedian).
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Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.
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Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.
People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.
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Overview of High Wycombe
High Wycombe Hotel Addresses:
The Fox Country Hotel
Main Road, Ibstone, High Wycombe, HP14 3XT
Tel: 01491 639333
Clifton Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
210 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3AR
Tel: 01494 440095
Abbey Lodge Hotel
17 Priory Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6SL
Tel: 0845 45 66 399
Kings Hotel
Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, HP14 3TA
Tel: 01494 609090
Malvern Guest House
3 Ferniefields, High Wycombe, HP12 4SP
Tel: 0845 45 66 399
Buckingham Hotel
156 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3AE
Tel: 01494 474747
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