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Great Missenden

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction S)

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...

Wendover

Wendover (68 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW)

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

Canal

Tring (64 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction N)

Tring lies on the Ridgeway Path close to the waters of the River Thame, it is bordered on one side by the Chilterns, a range of dense wooded hills which span an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Goring in the Thames valley and Dunstable downs...

Amersham

Amersham (27 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE)

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 (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)

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...

Houseboats

Berkhamsted (18 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)

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

The Stocks

Aldbury (41 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hertfordshire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE)

Lying on the edge of the Chiltern Hills this is one of the counties most attractive villages...

A picture of Hughenden Manor

High Wycombe (10 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)

The largest town in Buckinghamshire county, and once famous for its thriving chair making industry, High Wycombe is the only town in the world that weighs its Mayors, which is a.....

King's Head passage

Aylesbury (19 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NW)

Aylesbury is the county town of Buckinghamshire, taking over the mantle from the town of Buckingham during the 16th century. Aylesbury is a very busy vibrant town, situated at.....

Holy Trinity Church, Bledlow

Bledlow (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction W)

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...

Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels

Beaconsfield (18 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S)

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...

Haddenham

Haddenham (13 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction W)

This is a large sprawling village in the heart of picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside. The village has a long history, it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book and later, at.....

Grand Canal in winter, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead (24 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction E)

Set in a delightful valley of the Chilterns, formed by the River Gade, the town is noted for its variety of old buildings which include the Norman church dedicated to St.Mary...

Fingest Church

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SW)

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.....

A picture of Marlow

Marlow (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S)

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

Saxon Church in Wing, Buckinghamshire

Wing (3 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction N)

Wing has a long history, it was recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and people passing through here en-route for famous Ascott House little realise they are by-passing an.....

Turville, Buckinghamshire

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SW)

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.....

Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth (168 Pictures)

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

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.....

Fishing at Milton Ponds  near Thame

Thame (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)

Thame is an ancient market town whose charter was granted by Wulfhere, King of Mercia. It was later mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1087 and has a parish church built during.....

View of Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire

Dunstable (21 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE)

Henry I gave Dunstable its first "Royal" charter making it a market town, this was at the time he founded the town's Augustinian priory in 1131...

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Coombe Hill, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Coombe Hill (4 Pictures)

(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NW)

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Hughenden Manor

Hughenden Manor (21 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction S)

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)

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)

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

Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village (56 Pictures)

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S)

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.....

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (36 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 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.....

Ascott House the Dutch garden

Ascott House (3 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)

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

Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction S)

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

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor (92 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NW)

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

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire.

Long Crendon Courthouse (2 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction W)

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

Quainton Railway Museum, Quainton, Near Aylesbury, Bucks.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (9 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NW)

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Quainton Windmill and Stone cross, Quainton, Buckinghamshire.

Quainton Windmill (8 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NW)

The Tallest Windmill in Buckinghamshire..

Geese in Verulamium Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Verulamium Park St Albans (12 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction E)

This park is the site where one of the biggest cities in Roman Britain once stood - Verulamium...

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

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction SW)

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Stockgrove Country Park, Leighton Buzzard

Stockgrove Country Park (4 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction N)

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Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, St Albans, Hertfordshire

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church (17 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction E)

Dominating the city skyline on every main approach, the magnificent Abbey Church is a former Norman Abbey Church set in the.....

Dorney Court, near Windsor, Buckinghamshire.

Dorney Court (1 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.7 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.....

A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.7 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.....

Wardown Park & Museum

Wardown Park Museum (7 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NE)

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The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction SW)

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

Claydon House in Middle Claydon, nr Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.

Claydon House (5 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction NW)

Claydon House was built by the 2nd Earl Verney in the middle of the 18th-century, on land which had belonged to his family since.....


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