Stokenchurch
Parish Council
Living in Stokenchurch
Local amenities and services are listed below in alphabetical order
As we mentioned on our home page Stokenchurch is the main village in the area and provides most of the local amenities. In Studley Green there is a Community Centre and a Garden Centre but no shops, churches, public houses or restaurants there or in any of the other outlying hamlets.
A free local publication 'The VillageView' is circulated to all households ten times a year and provides advertising opportunities for a wide range of local trades' people and other providers of essential services. It contains a number of community pages, including a list of contact 'phone numbers for local clubs and societies. 'The Village View' can be contacted on 07930 907 606.
The main amenities available in and around the village are:
Allotments
There are allotments in Stokenchurch and at Water End. At present plots are only available in Stokenchurch. See the section on services provided by the parish council for further information.
Banks
There is a branch of Lloyds Bank in Church Path, just behind the Kings Hotel. There are ATMs in all three convenience stores in the village.
Care for the Elderly
A number of groups meet regularly to provide care and entertainment for the elderly - the Stokenchurch Day Centre, STOPAG (Stokenchurch Older Persons' Action Group) and various church groups.
Cemeteries
The local cemetery is located behind the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Further details are contained in the parish council section of this website.
Children's Play Areas
There are play areas for children at:
- Longburrow Hall
- At the Medical Centre end of the Cricket Ground
- In Studley Green at the Community Centre
Churches
There are two churches in the village:
- Church of England - The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Church Path, Stokenchurch.
- Methodist Church - The Green, Stokenchurch.
The Studley Green Christian Fellowship meets at the Studley Green Community Centre. There are churches and places of worship for other denominations in High Wycombe, Marlow and Oxford.
Country Walks
There are many miles of walks on the footpaths and bridleways surrounding the parish. Examples can be found in the Chiltern Society Footpath map No. 14 - Stokenchurch and Chinnor.
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Dog Rescue
The renowned Stokenchurch Dog Rescue Centre is at Tower Farm, just to the west of the village on the A40.
Leisure and Adult Education
Stokenchurch boasts two village halls and a community centre:
- Longburrow Hall in Stokenchurch is the 'official' village hall (see the section on services provided by the parish council)
- The Memorial Hall on the village green is a thriving social centre
- The Community Centre (in Bartholomew Tipping Way) offers a range of evening classes and is also the venue for a number of local sports clubs
- In addition there is a Community Centre in Studley Green on the A40 opposite the garden centre.
There are a wide variety of local clubs and societies including football, cricket, photography and wine appreciation. A full list of the contact details can be found on the Community pages of the 'Village View'.
The nearest leisure centre is at Cressex in High Wycombe (Junction 4 on the M40 - about 6 miles away.)
Library Service
The library in Stokenchurch is open:
Tuesday - 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Wednesday - 10 a.m. until 1.p.m. and 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Thursday - 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. until 1.p.m.
The Bucks County Council Library Service can be contacted on 0845 230 3232
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Medical Centre
There is a medical centre in Stokenchurch providing a wide range of GP and primary health care services.
Parking Places
Four places are designated as public parking areas:
- Outside the Kings Arms Hotel
- On the commons adjacent to 'The Four Horseshoes' public house
- The allotment car park to the west of the Cricket Ground
- Adjacent to the public library and Memorial Hall
Police Telephone
A telephone giving direct access to the police is available outside the police office. The office is situated in front of the entrance to the Positive Steps Nursery.
Post Office
Stokenchurch has a sub post office in the Spar shop on Wycombe Road.
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Public Telephone
There is a public telephone outside the Memorial Hall
Pubs and Places to Eat
There are four public houses in Stokenchurch, all providing food as well as drinks:
- Fleur de Lys (on the village green)
- The Four Horseshoes (on the village green)
- Mowchak (on the Wycombe Road)
- The Royal Oak (on Church Street)
The Kings Hotel, a former sixteenth century coaching inn overlooking the village green, provides accommodation as well as dining and conference facilities.
In addition to the public houses (which provide takeaway services) there is a fish and chip shop and a Chinese takeaway.
Recycling
There is a recycling facility at Mudds Bank, which is on the A40 to the east of the village at the turning to Radnage. There is also a bottle and clothes bank in Church Street, off the village green and just behind the Memorial Hall.
There are two amenity sites outside the village that will take unwanted household items and large quantities of garden waste. These are at Booker close by Wycombe Air Park, and the other just beyond Bledrow Ridge on the West Wycombe to Chinnor road.
Rubbish and Refuse Collection
Rubbish and Refuse collections are the responsibility of Wycombe District Council. For full details see their website (www.wycombe.gov.uk) or call 01494 421 415.
Schools and Nurseries
There are two primary schools in the parish:
- Stokenchurch Primary School in George Road in Stokenchurch and
- Mary Towerton School in Studley Green
In addition there are Church of England primary schools in the neighbouring parishes of Radnage and Ibstone.
There are no secondary schools within the parish. Pupils travel to High Wycombe, Watlington Marlow and Henley to further their education. Similarly, there are private schools in towns close by, particularly in High Wycombe and Oxford.
There are a number of pre-school groups and nurseries in the area.
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Shops & Garages
There are three general stores in Stokenchurch, all offering a range of groceries, newspapers and magazines, with some fruit and vegetables. There are three further shops, one providing print services, one selling equestrian tack and gear and the third wood burning stoves.
There is a pharmacy next to the Kings Hotel.
In addition to petrol, the filling station (Total) also offers a range of basic goods.
There is also a garage - Stokenchurch Service Centre (opposite Raven Copse on the same side of the A40 as the Mowchak Indian Restaurant). This does not sell petrol but provides servicing and repair facilities.
There are three hairdressers in the village.
Just outside the main village at Kiln Farm on the A40 to Oxford is 'The Kennel Shop' which sells pet foods and a wide range of related accessories.
The nearest large supermarkets are in High Wycombe (Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Tesco), Thame (Waitrose) and Wheatley (Asda).
Transport
There are bus services to:
- High Wycombe (Arriva, National Express, Red Rose and Carousel)
- Lane End (Carousel)
- Luton and Stansted Airports (National Express)
- Oxford (National Express and Red Rose)
- Reading (Motts Coaches)
- Thame (Arriva)
The nearest railway station is in High Wycombe (Chiltern Railways) with frequent services to London and to Birmingham.
Veterinary Services
There is a veterinary practice at the junction of New Road and the A40. In addition there are boarding kennels at Bigmore Lane on the Marlow Road, just outside the village.
Village Hall
See the separate section on services provided by the parish council.
Youth Activities
There are Guide and Scout troops in the village. A youth club meets at the Studley Green Community Centre on Tuesdays. Another group meets at the Stokenchurch Community Centre in Bartholomew Tipping Way on Fridays.
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