Historic churches · South East England
Church of St James
In or near Boveney.
Church of St James — Grade I listed church in South Bucks, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taplow · 2.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St James is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Taplow, about 2.5 km away.
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Official information
Dorney Court is a historic Tudor manor house that has been the home of the Palmer family for nearly 500 years. Visitors can explore the house and its grounds, which showcase a rich history and beautiful architecture, as well as enjoy guided tours tailored to various interests.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St James is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5024, -0.6688
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Dorney
- Postcode
- SL4 6QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beaconsfield
- Phone
- 01628 604 638
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Taplow — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Public Open Days 4 & 25 May 2026: 12.30pm – 4pm; Every Day in June 2026: 12.30pm – 4pm; 31 August 2026: 12.30pm – 4pm
- Official site
- dorneycourt.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17524607 (CC0)
- commons: St. James, Dorney - geograph.org.uk - 1496405.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St James?
- Church of St James is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL4 6QP), in the parish of Dorney.
- What is Church of St James?
- Church of St James — Grade I listed church in South Bucks, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Taplow, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL4 6QP.
- When was Church of St James built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St James a listed building?
- Church of St James is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St James a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St James is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St James free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St James is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Taplow, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL4 6QP.