How to get here
Aylesbury, A418 from Leighton Buzzard, A41 east from Bicester, or A4010 north from High Wycombe Junction 4 M40.
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Aylesbury Tourist Information
Aylesbury is a busy country town in Buckinghamshire, with narrow Tudor streets and 17th century houses, especially around St Mary's square, which include a County Hall built in 1720 .
The church, at the Square, has a 17th century clock-tower and 13th century spire.
Aylesbury was a stagecoach stop, and has the coaching inns used at the time, and these include the King's Head Hotel.
The areas's claim to fame, at least recently, is that Roald Dahl lived in Buckinghamshire.
Quite a lot to see out and about for visitors to the area, and there is a tourist information centre in the town to help you.
Activities
The Bucks Goat Centre and Animal Farm layby Farm,Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury HP22 5XJ
Visit the animals and take a tractor ride. The Bucks Goat Centre and Animal Farm information
Oak Farm Rare Breeds Farm Broughton, Aylesbury HP22 5AW
An organic working farm, with animals, Pets Corner, Farm Walk, tearoom. Oak Farm Rare Breeds Farm information
Historic Houses
Ascott House Wing, Aylesbury LU7 0PS
Ascott House, at Wing, A418 north towards Leighton Buzzard, Rothschild mansion, porcelain, Old Master paintings, 260 acres, shop, etc Ascott House information
Claydon House Middle Claydon, Buckingham MK18 2EY
Claydon, National Trust, Middle Claydon, A413 towards Aylesbury, stone-faced 18th-century wing , remains of a more ambitious scheme, which magnificent rococo rooms, Florence Nightingale and Verney family mementos in museum. Claydon House information
King's Head Kings Head Passage, Market Square, Aylesbury HP20 2RW
Kings Head, Market Square, 15th century, once a guesthouse of a monastery, coaching inn with an archway wide enough to admit carriages to a cobbled stable yard. Tudor window of 20 lights. King's Head information
Mentmore Towers, Aylesbury
Mentmore Towers - a romantic mansion reflecting the wealth and power of the Rothchilds during the Victorian era. In the 1970s the house was sold to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Being redeveloped, the house is not open to the public. Mentmore Towers information
Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon near, Aylesbury HP18 0JH
Waddesdon Manor, east on A41, a Rothschild mansion, rooms, furniture, pictures,china, Victorian formal gardens, aviary, busy, timed ticket scheme, shop, etc. Waddesdon Manor information
Museums
County Museum Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP
The museum shows the history and heritage of the county, it also has the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery County Museum information
Out & About
Chiltern Brewery Nash Lee Road, Terrick, Aylesbury HP17 0TQ
Buckinghamshire's oldest working brewery. Chiltern Brewery information
Railway
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BY
Collection of 80 locomotives, coaches, and wagons from the UK and elsewhere Buckinghamshire Railway Centre information
Hotels
Hartwell House & Spa 190*
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Oxford Road Aylesbury HP17 8NR MAP Set in 90 acres of landscaped parkland, Hartwell House boasts its own spa and 3 AA rosette restaurant. London Marylebone Rail Station is just 1 hour away. A 17th-century former stately home, Hartwell House provides elegantly furnished rooms with free Wi-... More Information and Book ... |
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Watermead Aylesbury HP19 0FY MAP Less than five minutes from the centre of Aylesbury, The Holiday Inn Garden Court Aylesbury has free leisure facilities for its guest as well as a bar and a restaurant. The rooms are decorated with warm colors and all have an en suite bathroom, tea/coffe... More Information and Book ... |
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Buckingham Road Aylesbury HP19 9QL MAP In the beautiful Aylesbury Vale, 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Aylesbury's town centre, the hotel offers great value, with spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Aylesbury is within easy reach of Aylesbury Railway St... More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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Main Street Aylesbury HP18 0ST MAP With great reviews from national newspapers, this Gold Award winning, 5-star guest accommodation is said to have been visited by Shakespeare. It offers fresh food, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Today it has luxury rooms, a welcoming drawing room with larg... More Information and Book ... |
Good for walks in the Chiltern Hills, A413 east, try at Wendover for nearby Coombe Hill. A4010 south takes you to Ellesborough, walks near there take you past Chequers, the Prime Minister's country home.
Some nice small villages in the area, try Lower Winchenden, with restored houses and walks. Another is Ivinghoe, A41 east then B489 north to this village. Or visit Weeden, off the A413 northwards, with it's 17th century houses.
Towns Near Aylesbury To Visit - straight line distance:
Haddenham Tourist Information (5.81 miles) Tring Tourist Information (6.67 miles) Thame Tourist Information (8.47 miles) Leighton Buzzard Tourist Information (9.60 miles)
Where to Stay in Aylesbury
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Aylesbury Tourist Information Centre
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The Kings Head
Market Square
Aylesbury
HP20 2RW
Tel: 01296 330559
Email: tic@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
Area Telephone Code
- 01296
