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The Hell-Fire Caves, Buckinghamshire

Supposedly of very ancient origin these unique caves were extended in the 1740’s by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the.....

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West Wycombe Park, Buckinghamshire

West Wycombe Park, Buckinghamshire

Perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, surrounding a neo-classical mansion...

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Mentmore Towers, Buckinghamshire

Mentmore Towers, Buckinghamshire

This was one of England's most important houses, it was built for Baron Meyer Amschel de Rothchild in 1855 by Joseph Paxton, the.....

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Ascott House, Buckinghamshire

Ascott House, Buckinghamshire

This stunningly beautiful house began life in the 17th-century as a small timber-framed black and white farmhouse. It was.....

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Hughenden Manor, Buckinghamshire

Hughenden Manor, Buckinghamshire

This was the home of Benjamin Disraeli(1804-81) who lived here with his wife from 1848 until his death in 1881. The couple loved.....

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Nuffield Place, Oxfordshire

Nuffield Place, Oxfordshire

Nuffield Place is the former home (1933-63) of Lord Nuffield who was the founder of Morris Motors. The house is a rare survival.....

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Tring Natural History Museum, Hertfordshire

Home to the world class research and collections of the Natural History Museum's Bird Group, and a fantastic collection of.....

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Abingdon Museum, Oxfordshire

Abingdon Museum, Oxfordshire

Abingdon museum is housed in the centre of this ancient town in the spectacular 17th century County Hall. It includes displays.....

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Abingdon Abbey, Oxfordshire

Abingdon Abbey, Oxfordshire

Abingdon Abbey was founded in 675 and demolished following Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. During the life of the.....

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Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace has been awarded Historic Attraction of the Year 2002 and is birthplace of.....

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The Oxfordshire Museum, Oxfordshire

Situated at the heart of the historic town of Woodstock, the award-winning redevelopment of Fletcher's House provides a home for.....

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Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire

Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire

Breathtakingly beautiful landscape gardens including more than 40 monuments and temples...

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Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives in the engine shed, signalling displays, Brunels's.....

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The Chilterns Gateway Centre, Bedfordshire

Situated at Bedfordshire’s highest point, 798 feet above sea-level, the new centre offers spectacular views over Bedfordshire,.....

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Greys Court, Oxfordshire

Greys Court, Oxfordshire

Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include.....

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