Bourne End is a town primarily in the parish of Wooburn, but partially in the parish of Little Marlow, in Buckinghamshire, England. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometres) south-east of High Wycombe and also three miles (5 kilometres) eastern of Marlow, near the border with Berkshire and close to where the River Wye empties into the Thames. Bourne End exists between the M4 and M40 motorways, as well as maintains its railway station on the Maidenhead to Marlow branch line. With rail and road ease of access to London, it has actually become a preferred place for commuters to live. All of the mills along the Wye Valley have actually now been closed down and knocked down, Jacksons Mill in Furlong Road being the last (in Bourne End) in the late 1980s. These have been changed by homes, offices or industrial estates, which has actually resulted in the continuation of the town as a work centre. Bourne End remains an unique settlement, although the proceeded house-building over the past century indicates it is endangered by the apparent bow development, through to High Wycombe. In 1997, when the Local Plan was in prep work, the Residents Organizations of Bourne End and Wooburn effectively lobbied to quit Slate Field (the field which separates both settlements) being assigned for housing for the time being. Various other undeveloped land around the village looks most likely to remain so, as it has actually been defined as Green Belt, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or a mix of the three. In parts, Bourne End is surrounded by farmland. Rather further away, Cliveden and Hedsor ignore the village from greater ground to the south east. Bourne End sustains many businesses as well as services whilst still maintaining a village-like environment. There is a Community Centre in the centre of the village, with a large hall, function rooms and a bar, which is open for member's use. It is, for several, thought about the prime focus of village activity. In the early 2000s, a Twinning Association was established, as well as subsequently Octeville-sur-Mer, a town on the north coast of France, was chosen to be its twin town. Frequent events are held by participants of the organization to cultivate as well as boost the partnership in between both negotiations.