Top Things to do in Buckinghamshire
Top Hotels in Buckinghamshire
- 1. easyHotel Milton Keynes Central
- 2. Hampton by Hilton High Wycombe
- 3. Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central (Xscape) hotel
- 4. Peartree Lodge Waterside
- 5. Mercure Milton Keynes
- 6. Danesfield House Hotel And Spa
- 7. Travelodge High Wycombe Central
- 8. Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes, an IHG Hotel
- 9. The Kings Arms Hotel
- 10. Premier Inn Milton Keynes Theatre District
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What to do and see in Buckinghamshire, England: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom including The Dashwood Mausoleum, Stowe House, Claydon House, Radcliffe Centre, Marlow Place, Amersham Underground Station, The Little Market House, The Clock Tower, Boarstall Tower, Albion House.
Restaurants in Buckinghamshire
1. The Dashwood Mausoleum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom
Fascinating example of the British landed gentry celebrating its heritage in a public setting. This enormous flint and stone 18th century open-topped mausoleum has numerous urns, plaques and a central tomb, which commemorate members of the Dashwood family. There’s no public access, but you can see inside perfectly well through the iron railings.
2. Stowe House
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
Stowe House. Discover the hidden secrets inside...If you had power and riches, how would you use them?In the 18th century, the powerful Temple-Grenville family chose to create an idyllic landscape filled with temples. Amidst these enchanting gardens, they built the most lavish temple of all, Stowe House. This temple was so grand that even Queen Victoria was bewildered by its interiors. Filled with astonishing rooms imitating ancient worlds and classical ruins, the House reflects the flamboyant and colourful characters of its creators. Ceilings and walls decorated with hidden messages and mythology hint at the family’s former power and glory. But wealth and power do not last forever. Excessive spending led to bankruptcy. Extravagant parties, royal visits and Italian Grand Tours gave way to scandal, intrigue and eventually abandonment. The richest family in England became the greatest debtors in the world.
Reviewed By stuarthicks90 - Reading, United Kingdom
My wife, son and I have visited the National Trust Gardens at Stowe before, although we did stroll round them again on this sunny Sunday afternoon (also recommended). snowdrops look lovely today. We had not viisted the house before, which is owned and used by the school, but is open for public tours on some weekends (admission £5 for most, best to pre-book). Our guidetook us on an hour's tour (the longer one leaving on the half hour) around the main staterooms, the library and staircases. He was a good communicator, knew his facts and told us about the history of the property and its owners with some amusing interludes. Recommended. Also good is the museum that you can visit before or after the tour.
3. Claydon House
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4.0 based on 345 reviews
The National Trust and the Claydon Estate work in partnership to run Claydon House, courtyard and gardens. Claydon House, run by the National Trust, displays splendid 18th Century interiors while the gardens, run by the Claydon Estate, include formal gardens, a woodland walk, and a productive kitchen garden. The courtyard, also run by the Claydon Estate, is an arts and artisan hub housing several boutiques including a picture framer, sculptor, painter, potter, florist and National Trust book shop. There is also an on-site holiday cottage, 'Phoenix Tea Rooms' and event room 'The Stables' available for private hire.
Reviewed By mickcritic - Northampton, United Kingdom
Went with friends to Claydon House for a day out and it was an unexpected treat, easy parking {free} lovely setting with great views and nice gardens, the whole place seemed calm and restful. We visited the cafe which is open a little before the House etc; it was clean and tidy and well stocked to cater for all. Close by around the courtyard are several artisan outlets to keep the shoppers happy. The house itself on the inside is a real surprise with helpful guides in different locations to answer any questions, some of wood carvings are outstanding, check the chinese room out. There is some restoration ongoing but it will not spoil your visit. The gardens{extra cost} are pleasant to walk around featuring wild and formal settings plus a lovely small Church which was open the day we visited. Well worth a visit.
4. Radcliffe Centre
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Marlow Place
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Cat_C1310 - Marlow, United Kingdom
I have always visited Marlow Place, but as a local, we know it as “Liston Court” so if you ask for directions ask for Liston Court! It’s a lovely little plaza just off the high street but with plenty of through traffic for people watching. There’s a gorgeous florists, where you cannot just browse, a few clothes shops and Satollo; an Italian cafe during the day and an Italian restaurant by night. Satollo is run solely by Italians so the coffee, pastries and food is all amazing and it’s a great place to sit (outside or in) and watch the world go by, work (as many people seem to do) or just enjoy a catch up with friends. It is very dog friendly, with dogs allowed j side and out and my dog will often be given a treat of ham or cheese. (He has great puppy-dog eyes which have never failed him yet). The plaza also contains Roccoco; a tiny little jewellery shop which is run by the most knowledgeable women I have ever met. They will always be able to help with gifts, browsing or a treat for yourself and will go out of their way to help you. They are also one of the only jewellery shops in Bucks to stock Nomination bracelets and again, will order you any link they do not have in stock. A lovely place to mooch or sit on a sunny day in Marlow.
6. Amersham Underground Station
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. The Little Market House
8. The Clock Tower
9. Boarstall Tower
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Albion House
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
