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Recommended Towns & Villages near High Wycombe

Marlow, Buckinghamshire - August 2006

Marlow (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S)

Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames...

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Beaconsfield (18 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E)

On arrival in Beaconsfield you are immediately struck by the spaciousness of its wide streets and the wonderful show of Victorian buildings and houses in the main street...

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Great Missenden

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction N)

Lying in a favoured position within the sweep of the glorious Chilterns, Great Missenden is an attractive village of charm and character, and was the home to Roald Dahl who wrote many of his best loved stories there...

The Church at Fingest - (2014 Floods).

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction W)

The small picturesque village of Fingest is set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It has a wonderful church which dates from the early Norman period and which has a rare tower.....

The Windmill at Turville

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W)

This village is noted for its numerous appearances in memorable televisions shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Midsomer Murders. Turville is the quintessential English.....

Hambleden

Hambleden (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW)

Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church...

Amersham

Amersham (27 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)

Amersham is one of those towns where with one cast of the eye, you immediately know that this is a place with a long history for around the broad High Street is a mixture of fine.....

A picture of Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough (5 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)

An exquisite feature of the town is the Norman Church of St.Mary, the church shows restoration work from the 13th and 14th centuries and a modern spire built during the early part of the 20th century...

A picture of Burnham

Burnham (6 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction SE)

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Lions at Bledlow Pub

Bledlow (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW)

This is one of Buckinghamshire most attractive villages. Anyone visiting the area could be forgiven for thinking they had seen it somewhere before because the village has been the setting for scenes in the T.V. drama Midsommer Murders. Take a close look at the Church of The Holy Trinity - in one episode this became St.Michael's church...

Bray, Berkshire

Bray (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)

Bray is a pretty place lying on a bend of the Thames a short distance from Monkey Island where there was once a fishing lodge belonging to the Dukes of Marlborough...

St Giles Church, Stoke Poges

Stoke Poges (4 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)

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The Thames at Henley

Henley on Thames (158 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SW)

Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta...

Wendover

Wendover (68 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction N)

Wendover, is a spacious town and situated amidst beautiful open countryside...

Cottage in Nettlebed, seen in 'Midsomer Murders' detective series

Nettlebed (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)

Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire...

Eton

Eton (36 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE)

Situated just over the river Thames from Windsor, Eton is best known for its world famous ancient public school, which was attended by both Prince Harry and William, and many.....

Denham, Buckinghamshire

Denham (15 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E)

This picturesque village is set in rich wooded countryside. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and it has many attractive brick and timbered cottages, covered in colourful.....

Windsor Castle and Queen Victoria Statue in Windsor

Windsor (232 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SE)

Windsor, or rather Royal Windsor, is a seductive mix of history and romance with a unique atmosphere. It is a place where the sense of history is never far away, it is a town.....

Rickmansworth, Herts

Rickmansworth (168 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)

This is a lovely old town where three rivers meet, it has lakes and watermeadows, and during the 20th-century was known for having one of the finest bathing lakes, close to.....

The Canal

Berkhamsted (18 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)

With so much to see and experience this fascinating little town makes the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend away from it all...

Recommended attractions near High Wycombe

Hughenden Manor

Hughenden Manor (21 Pictures)

(1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction N)

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.....

West Wycombe Park (National Trust)

West Wycombe Park (4 Pictures)

(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction W)

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

Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village (56 Pictures)

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction E)

For many the idyll of rural life as it was in the 1930's has gone forever, but it's charm can be re-discovered at Bekonscot Model.....

Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE)

This great house built for the Dukes of Buckinghamshire in the 1850's by Charles Barry overlooks the lovely wooded banks of the.....

Side view of the main building at Fawley Court, Henley on Thames

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)

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Coombe Hill, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Coombe Hill (4 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction N)

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A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SW)

This is a magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed church hall. Its timber-framing is typical of the late medieval period, and.....

Dorney Court, near Windsor, Buckinghamshire.

Dorney Court (1 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction S)

Dorney Court is unusual in that it has passed by direct descent, father to son, through 13 generations of the Palmer family in.....

The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW)

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

Legoland, Windsor

Legoland, Windsor (58 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction S)

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Life Guards Band

Windsor Castle (170 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SE)

Apart from being the largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor is arguably the best known, and on any visit to the town, it.....

A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction W)

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

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire.

Long Crendon Courthouse (2 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NW)

Long Crendon is a beautiful Buckinghamshire village which is possibly best know for its stunning 15th century Courthouse, given.....

Punch Bowl...in Valley Gardens...walk around Virginia Water Lake

Valley Gardens (4 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SE)

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Virginia Water Lake, Virginia Water, Surrey.

Virginia Water Lake (16 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SE)

Originally little more than a stream, Virginia Water Lake was begun in 1746 by William, Duke of Cumberland who was then Ranger of.....

Air Lingus

Heathrow Airport Visitor Centre (6 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction SE)

An insight into the past, present and future of Heathrow airport. For all age groups..

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor (92 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.1 km, direction NW)

Creator of Waddesdon, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, who was a great fan of France and its arts, together with his french.....

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (36 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction NE)

Where better to go for a great family day out than the zoo. Here, at Whipsnade, under the great open sky you can enjoy the.....

A picture of Dorchester Abbey

Dorchester Abbey (14 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction W)

The wonderful abbey church of St.Peter and St.Paul has a history stretching back to the year 634, but the church we see today.....

Quainton Railway Museum, Quainton, Near Aylesbury, Bucks.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (9 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.0 km, direction NW)

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