Visiting Wycombe Abbey

Visiting Wycombe Abbey Whilst at Wycombe Abbey, we would be grateful if you would observe the guidelines in this visitor guide

From February 2026

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of pupils, staff and all visitors.

We welcome visitors to Wycombe Abbey as an essential part of the life and work of the School. It is the School’s responsibility to ensure that the safety and welfare of the pupils is not compromised at any time, therefore we ask that all visitors follow the guidelines in this booklet.

You will be accompanied throughout your visit to the School.

Identification Please bring some form of photo ID with you as you will be asked to verify your identity upon arrival. On arrival at the main entrance to Wycombe Abbey, you will be asked to sign in, either at the Custodians’ Lodge or Main Reception. You will be issued with an ID badge which should be worn visibly whilst on the School site. Before you leave, please return to the same location to sign out.

Driving on Site Please observe the speed limit whilst driving on the School site, which is a maximum 10mph, unless otherwise indicated. Please be aware that pedestrians and wildlife have the right of way, and be patient with groups of people. Please only park in the marked parking areas or where directed by the Custodians.

Accessibility Please advise your Wycombe Abbey host in advance of your visit of any accessibility needs.

Toilets Toilets are designated for either adult or pupil use. Those set aside for adult use are clearly indicated as being for staff and/or visitors. We ask that you only use these facilities.

Smoking Pupils are acutely aware of the behaviour of adults on the School site. We ask you to show consideration by not smoking or vaping, especially whilst in view of pupils. There are three designated smoking areas, one at the Estates Office, one in the shelter in the main car park and one at Daws Hill, which are not visible to pupils.

Photography - Not allowed A large number of people live on-site at Wycombe Abbey, both in term-time and during the holidays. Some areas and buildings are private spaces, so we request that you do not take any photographs unless permission has been sought. Please be sensitive to people’s privacy.

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Health and Safety We take Health and Safety very seriously. In the unlikely event that you have an accident whilst on site, however minor, please ensure it is reported to your School contact at the time.

If you have any concerns about Health and Safety, or you see something that requires remedial action, please contact our Health and Safety representative on 07515063843. The School is subject to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

Fire If you hear a fire alarm, please vacate the building you are in immediately and make your way to the muster point - your host will direct you. Do not re-enter the building until told it is safe so to do by a member of staff.

First Aid - Medical In the first instance, please telephone the Custodians on 01494 895580.

Emergency Arrangements eg Lockdown In the event of the need to go into a lockdown, a tannoy announcement will be made. Your host will direct you where to go and stay with you.

Security A 24-hour security patrol and CCTV operates around the School site. Please contact the Custodians on 01494 895580 with any security matters. Vehicles and personal possessions are left on-site at the owner’s risk.

Contractors Please appreciate that schools have to work under strict regulations concerning contractors.

You will be asked to sign in and acknowledge all health and safety arrangements. If you are a contractor working under a supervision arrangement this will be explained to you at the time of agreeing the work. Please adhere carefully to the supervision arrangements.

Safeguarding and Child Protection If you have concerns about anything you see or hear regarding pupil safety, the way adults treat pupils or the way pupils treat each other please contact a member of the Safeguarding Team by emailing dsl@wycombeabbey.com Harassment The School operates a zero-tolerance approach to harassment, sexual harassment and bullying. Any behaviour which may be construed as such will be handled in line with the School’s Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying policy and may result in disengagement and/or removal from site.

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Contact Details and Directions Wycombe Abbey Frances Dove Way High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1PE enquiries@wycombeabbey.com +44(0)1494 520381 www.wycombeabbey.com The Main Entrance to the School is via Clarence Gate, on Marlow Hill. All visitors and deliveries should be signposted to this entrance. Staff may use other entry points but must observe the School’s policy on entry using these gates.

What3Words for Clarence Gate: monday/entire/script Sat Nav systems using the School postcode may direct visitors to an incorrect gate.

For information regarding the front entrance renovation works visit: https://www.wycombeabbey.com/front-entrance-renovation/

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Wycombe Abbey Frances Dove Way High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1PE enquiries@wycombeabbey.com +44(0)1494 520381 www.wycombeabbey.com Registered Company No. 47031