10 Sights & Landmarks in Buckinghamshire That You Shouldn't Miss

December 20, 2021 Velvet Champine

Discover the best top things to do in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom including Formula Fast Indoor Karting, Abbotts View AlpacasAbbotts View Farm, Shepherds Lane Cemetery Beaconsfield, Waddesdon Manor, National Trust Cliveden, The Home of G. K. Chesterton, Hughenden Manor, National Trust Stowe, Bletchley Park, Chiltern Open Air Museum.
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1. Formula Fast Indoor Karting

Bond Avenue Unit 3, Bond Estate, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1JJ England +44 1908 904111 [email protected] http://www.formulafast.co.uk
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Formula Fast Indoor Karting

Formula Fast Indoor Karting is a multi award-winning destination with a passion for quality. Providing Corporate and Private events, Conferencing, Open Races, Timed Practice (including family sessions), Junior Parties, Championships, Tuition and more, Formula Fast are renowned for attention-to-detail, and a warm service. We take a genuine interest in ensuring you and your group have a fantastic time. Top levels of safety give you the confidence to push your 200cc Sodi GT5 racing machine to the limit, whilst the state of the art facilities and fantastic mezzanine lounge, VIP and bar area provide a comfortable setting to relax whilst you're not behind the wheel. Whether you're looking to impress, galvanise or reward someone else, or you're simply out to enjoy the thrill of racing yourself just millimeters from the ground with unbelievable control at your fingertips, Formula Fast is the place to come for the ultimate motorsport experience.

Reviewed By KarenR142014

My son had his 18th Birthday Go-Karting yesterday (24/04/2021) Jacob is really unique- he has autism & is very particular about certain things. We were helped by Charlie who was simply amazing from start to finish. He helped organise, plan, prepare such a brilliant party. Even during the (end of thankfully) the covid pandemic we couldn’t have asked for more. The strict covid rules were applied at all times & the karting is of a real high standard. Jacob is absolutely beaming at coming first (obviously pre arranged) and spoke for the whole rest of the day about it. What an amazing experience- thank you Charlie & FF team. Five stars from us all!!

2. Abbotts View AlpacasAbbotts View Farm

Abbotts View Farm Moat Lane Aston Abbotts, Aylesbury HP22 4NF England +44 7989 063595 [email protected] http://Www.abbottsviewalpacas.co.uk
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Abbotts View AlpacasAbbotts View Farm

We are listed as closed everyday as we are open by appointment only (book a slot via our website). Our family run farm is located in glorious Buckinghamshire countryside offering Walks with Alpacas and private Group/Corporate Visits. Come and learn about these wonderfully inquisitive animals and take them for a walk around our 22 acres. Meet our rare breed sheep,pygmy goats, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs and sample some of Jo's famous homemade cakes! Relaxing, peaceful and true escapism. Please note that as we are not an open farm visits are only by private booking only.

Reviewed By TSTB06

We had a fantastic, memorable family experience here! The session was very well organised and managed, the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, the animals were all well cared for and loved, and there were lovely extra touches such as the tea and cake, feeding the other animals as well as the alpacas, and the sweet little shop of souvenirs! The booking system was straightforward and effective, with clear information on what to expect and how to come prepared, as well as reminders running up to the event. We would definitely recommend the experience!

3. Shepherds Lane Cemetery Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield HP9 2DZ England http://www.gravestonephotos.com/public/cemetery.php?cemetery=2492
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Shepherds Lane Cemetery Beaconsfield

Reviewed By marcosY7352PF

The small cemetery of Shepherds Lane is very beautiful and it gathers the grave of my best friend Gilbert Keith Chesterton, the best writer ever! He was a good man, a great journalist and I hope he will become a saint. He loved everyone he met. He wrote wonderful pages like Orthodoxy, Manalive, The Man Who Was Thursday and Father Brown Stories. Please add a flower whenever you go there! Go and see Overroads, his first home in Beaconsfield since 1909, and Top Meadows, where he lived since 1922 until his death. They are both in Grove Road, facing each other. They are private houses but you can go and see them from the outside.

4. Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH England +44 1296 820414 [email protected] http://www.waddesdon.org.uk
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Waddesdon Manor

Surrounded by views of Oxfordshire and the Chilterns Hills and just an hour by train or car from London, Waddesdon: A Rothschild House & Gardens, is an ideal place for a day out with family and friends. Explore the gardens, aviary, wine cellars and Renaissance-style chateau built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to entertain the fashionable world and to house his collection of fine art. Renowned for afternoon teas, Waddesdon continues the tradition of entertainment and hospitality with events celebrating food and wine, and opportunities for you to explore the Manor's history, collections and gardens through changing exhibitions, talks and tours. Opening hours change with the seasons. Feb-Mar, Wed-Sun 10am-4pm, Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun 10am-5pm and Nov-Dec, Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. Timed tickets are needed for visiting the House, which is open Wed-Fri 12-4 (including the Bachelors' Wing), Sat-Sun 11-4 (excluding the Bachelors' Wing. There's lots to see, so last recommended admission 2.30pm.

Reviewed By DdraigGoch1948 - Watford, United Kingdom

This year the house and grounds have been decorated by the National Trust on the theme of a Winter Carnival and it is a really impressive display both within the house and in the grounds with a light show on the stables and also on the house and an "interesting" lighting show in the grounds. A really great day out and the Terrace Cafe is to be recommended

5. National Trust Cliveden

Cliveden Rd, Taplow SL1 8NS England +44 1628 605069 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden/
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National Trust Cliveden

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone era. There's lots going on around the estate whether it's for a gentle stroll through the formal gardens or a race through the woods with the children, dogs and adults - Cliveden has something for everyone, and everyone's welcome!

Reviewed By B5802OGlisab

Such beautiful gardens need a visit. Families and dogs are welcome which is lovely to see. The water gardens and pools reminded us of Monets paintings. There is a playground for children, lovely sculptures about the gardens, lots of different specimens of trees and flowers including a rose garden planted with David Austin roses. The smell was delightful!

6. The Home of G. K. Chesterton

1 Grove Road, Beaconsfield HP9 1UR England
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The Home of G. K. Chesterton

7. Hughenden Manor

High Wycombe HP14 4LA England +44 1494 755573 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hughenden/
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Hughenden Manor

Reviewed By Solofromwoking - Woking, United Kingdom

Visited this National Trust property which used to belong to Disraeli. The house is interesting and the story of Disraeli's two faiths (Jewish & Christian) was interesting as was the use of the hosue during the second world war for creating target maps of Europe. The volunteer guides were knowledgeable, attentive and interesting. Well worth a visit.

8. National Trust Stowe

New Inn Farm Off Stowe Ave Near New Inn, Buckingham MK18 5EQ England +44 1280 817156 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe/
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National Trust Stowe

The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe has inspired writers, philosophers, artists, politicians and members of the public from the 18th century to the present day. Since the National Trust acquired the gardens in the late 1980s, an ambitious programme of restoration has ensured that over 40 temples and monuments remain, gracing an inspiring backdrop of lakes and valleys with an endless variety of walks and trails, a delightful visit, any time of year.

Reviewed By L2270ICdavidp - Rochester, United Kingdom

These are the most spectacular gardens to visit. Be prepared to walk about 3 miles and use the map provided at the entrance to get the best experience. There is a buggy ride if you need it.After a short walk from the New Inn, you enter the gardens and are treated to a spectacular view across the lake towards the house. As you walk around the estate, you come across quirky structures, statues, glades and more. There’s a surprise around every corner. Stowe is a wonderful example of 18th century opulence- a great example of showing off about wealth , a legacy that we can still enjoy today.

9. Bletchley Park

Sherwood Drive, The Mansion, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB England +44 1908 640404 [email protected] http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk
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Bletchley Park

Bletchley Park, home of the WW2 Codebreakers, was once Britain's best kept secret and is now a vibrant heritage attraction open daily for visitors to learn how the Codebreakers' breath-taking achievements helped shorten WW2 by up to two years.

Reviewed By JoanH514 - Gorleston-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Bletchley Park contains a beautiful mansion house, park and lake. Also houses The National Museum of Computing. After the war, it was taken over as a Management Centre and my father was sent there - his office was on the first floor, front of the mansion house, just right of the main entrance. I myself attended a two-week training course there in 1961 so I know it of old and the present. In 2005 I attended a wedding there, the ceremony was held in the library and after in the dance hall. It is open every day. Special Note: Only assistance and guide dogs allowed in. Summer opening: (1 Mar – 31 Oct) From 09.30 to 17.00. Winter opening: (1 Nov – 28 Feb) From 09.30 to 16.00. Online advance prices: Adult – £19.00, Concessions – £16.60 Child 12 to 17 – £11.40 Under 12 – FREE Family Ticket – £49.40, 2 adult & 2 child under 17. On the day prices: Adult – £20.00, Concessions – £17.50 Child 12 to 17 – £12.00 Under 12 – FREE Family Ticket – £52.00, 2 adult & 2 child under 17. During WW2, in 1938, Winston Churchill chose Bletchley Park to be the home of Station X, housing code-breakers, the most famous being Alan Turin who set up the world's first programmable digital electronic computer called 'Colossus'. The scores of wooden 'Huts' that were built in the park, many of which are still standing house historical exhibits, including part of a rebuilt Colossus I was embarrassed to see an old mechanical adding machine on display that I used myself in the 1960s!

10. Chiltern Open Air Museum

Newland Park Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles HP8 4AB England +44 1494 871117 http://www.coam.org.uk/
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Chiltern Open Air Museum

Reviewed By Maggie-May77

Visited today with a 5 year old and 15 month old for the first time, and it was just lovely. Intended to go for a ‘couple of hours’, ended up being there for six! We had sunshine and just ambled around at our own pace, taking in the well preserved and cared for historic buildings, animals, refreshments on the village green, kids play area and woodland walk with bluebells. Kids loved the freedom to roam in the open spaces and the mixture of things to see. Topped off with really friendly staff and volunteers. A request has already been made by the five year old to return. Thank you COA Museum!

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