Living in
Adstock
Adstock offers a well-rounded village lifestyle, with everyday essentials and a welcoming sense of community close at hand.
The Old Thatched Inn provides a relaxed setting for drinks and dining within walking distance, while St Cecilia’s Church and the village hall sit at the heart of local life.
A playground and sports area offer space for outdoor activities for all ages.
Well-regarded schooling for every stage is within easy reach, including:
• Padbury Church of England School Ages 4–11 (1.5 miles)
• Winslow Church of England School Ages 3-11 (3.2 miles)
• Royal Latin School Ages 11-18 (4.5 miles)
• Swanbourne House School (independent) Ages 3-13 (5.7 miles)
• Stowe School (independent) Ages 3-18 (7.9 miles)
From Adstock, the surrounding countryside unfolds in every direction. Quiet lanes, open fields and well-trodden footpaths invite daily walks, whether for a morning stroll with dogs or a longer route through gently
rolling farmland.
Conveniently located for everyday travel; Winslow (6 minutes), Buckingham (11 minutes), Milton Keynes (22 minutes), Bicester Village (30 minutes), M1 (27 minutes), M40 (42 minutes).
Milton Keynes Central railway station provides frequent services to London Euston (journey time from around 35 minutes), along with direct connections to Birmingham New Street, Manchester and beyond.
Winslow station, part of the East West Rail project, is expected to provide direct rail services to Milton Keynes and Oxford, further enhancing connectivity across the region.
The village’s own Old Thatched Inn is within walking distance, while nearby Buckingham and Winslow offer popular Indian, Turkish and Italian restaurants. Well-regarded country pubs including The Swan, The Crown and The Betsey Wynne are also just a short scenic drive away.
Nearby Winslow offers a thriving high street with independent shops, cafes, and a Co-op supermarket, alongside a GP surgery, pharmacy
and community library.
The market town of Buckingham provides a wider range of amenities, including a Waitrose, shopping and leisure facilities, independent cinema, a library, and medical services.
Beautiful places to explore across all seasons include Claydon House and its National Trust gardens (5 miles), Stowe Landscape Gardens (8 miles) and Hogshaw Wildlife Park (7 miles).
Beyond the village, a collection of nearby Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire villages offer independent shops, traditional pubs and local markets, each with its own character and charm to explore.
Milton Keynes city centre offers a huge range of shopping, leisure activities and restaurants for all ages, including:
• The Hub – a vibrant restaurant, café, hotel, and leisure quarter right in the very heart of the city
• Stadium MK – home to MK Dons and live music events
• Shopping centres – high street favourites at Centre:MK and Midsummer Place
• Retail parks - big brands including IKEA, TK Maxx and Primark
• Xscape – adrenaline rush with indoor skydiving and real snow action
• Family fun – Hollywood Bowl, Volcano Falls Adventure Golf, Ninja Warriors and Escape Hunt
• Multiplex cinemas - Cineworld and Odeon
• Outdoor fun - Willen Lake, Go Ape and Treetop Extreme