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Welcome to Buckinghamshire

Stretching from the London outskirts towards the Midlands, Bucks is home to the meandering River Thames and the rolling Chiltern Hills with the beautiful Vale of Aylesbury stretching beyond.

Latest Tourism News: Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre Wins Gold Award for Excellence! The Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre at Great Missenden has won the Small Visitor Attraction Award at the 2008 Enjoy England Awards for Excellence.

What's on in Buckinghamshire

There is always plenty going on in Bucks. For details of all kinds of events in the county click on the links below . Also keep checking the news page for the latest updates of what's going on in Buckinghamshire.

Forthcoming Local Events: Museums & Galleries Month 1st - 31st May 2008 There are many museums to visit in Buckinghamshire, covering a huge range of subjects; from local history and famous inhabitants to country life and the natural world.
Annual Events List: Marlow Town Regatta and Festival Marlow is one of the premier events in the British Rowing calendar, attracting competitors worldwide. It was first held in 1885, and is now an important social event, held on a Saturday in mid-June.

Where to Stay in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire has a magnificent choice of accommodation helping ensure that you enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay.

Accommodation Ratings: All accommodation is quality assessed and graded according to the VisitBritain national scheme of quality standards. All the accommodation on this site is graded using the scheme. The following is a basic guide to accommodation assessment.
Advanced Search: Visit our Advanced Search page.

Things to See and Do in Buckinghamshire

Enjoy the delights of Buckinghamshire, a county over 50 miles in length but just 10 miles wide at its narrowest point, set right in the heart of rural England.

Towns and Villages: From lively, bustling urban centres to peaceful country hamlets nestled in rolling green valleys - Buckinghamshire has it all! Hit the shops in High Wycombe or Aylesbury, stroll along the river at Marlow, wander along the lovely old streets ...
Enjoying Buckinghamshire's Countryside: Get out there and enjoy! For information, maps and downloadable leaflets click on the links: Walking Cycling Horse Riding What are you waiting for? Get outdoors and enjoy Buckinghamshire, a beautiful county, characterised by a variety of landscapes; soft ...
Useful Countryside Links: The follwing links may be useful to you in exploring Buckinghamshire's countryside: Chilterns AONB National Trust Visit Thames (Environment Agency) Forestry Commission National Trails National Cycle Network (Sustrans) Ramblers Association Chiltern Sociey Aylesbury Canal Society Chiltern Sculpture ...

Buckinghamshire's Film & TV Connections

Beautiful countryside, grand country houses and a proximity to London make Buckinghamshire one of the country's top locations for filming.

On the trail of Midsomer Murders: At the bottom of this page you will find a downloadable Midsomer Murders Trail and Map - go explore the famous settings for yourself! Those Midsomer murderers are at it again! Series Ten of ITV's tongue-in-cheek country classic catches ...

Eating Out

Looking for somewhere to eat out in Buckinghamshire? There's always somewhere worth trying. Use the Food and Drink Search on the right for a list that includes Restaurants, Hotels and Public Houses that serve food.

Buckinghamshire's Award Winning Pubs: Chiltern District Council and Aylesbury Vale District Council run Pub Awards annually to find the best pubs in the area that have a wealth of character, community spirit and a welcoming atmosphere.
Local Food in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes: Try the fantastic Local Produce available throughout Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes! There's an abundance of mouth-watering local food and drink available throughout Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Olympics Coming to Bucks

Buckinghamshire is a County with a lot to offer to the 2012 London Olympic Games: It has a host venue at Dorney Lake for the Olympic and Paralympic rowing events.

Dorney Lake: Dorney Lake is situated in the south of the County and is part of Eton College. The venue boasts a 2,200 metre, eight lane course with a separate return lake, which is constructed to international standards.
Local Olympians: Sir Steve Redgrave World famous Olympian Sir Steve Redgrave hails from Marlow. The rower, who holds 5 gold medals from 5 successive Olympic Games, attended Great Marlow School, where he first started rowing.
London 2012: Further information on the Games is available on the London 2012 and British Olympic Association websites.
Stoke Mandeville Stadium: Stoke Mandeville was the birthplace of disability sport having hosted the first wheelchair sports competition in 1948 to coincide with the last London Olympic games.

Culture, History and Heritage of Buckinghamshire

Explore the culture, history and heritage of Buckinghamshire using the links below: History Famous Inhabitants Literary Connections Customs & ...

Buckinghamshire's History: Visit the county's museums to find about more about the history of Bucks: Bucks County Museum Wycombe Museum Chiltern Open Air Museum Amersham Museum Chesham Museum Buckingham Old Gaol Museum Buckinghamshire was frontier territory a thousand or so years ...
Famous Buckinghamshire Inhabitants: John Hampden (1594-1643) John Hampden, a cousin of Oliver Cromwell, was a key figure in the English Civil War movement. The Hampden family had lived at Great Hampden in the Chilterns since before the Norman Conquest.
Buckinghamshire's Literary Connections: John Milton (1608-1674) The poet, author of the epic Paradise Lost , moved to Chalfont St Giles in 1665 to escape the plague in London. He completed Paradise Lost and started Paradise Regained whilst living here.
Buckinghamshire's Customs and Industries: The Furniture Industry High Wycombe is still known as a centre of the furniture trade. The industry has its roots in the activities of the 19th century chair makers, who made the Town the chair making capital of the world.

Family Fun

Buckinghamshire is a county packed with potential for families. There is an extensive range of attractions and activities on offer that can make any day or weekend visit interesting, educational and most important ...

Activity Challenge: Activity Challenge - gives everyone a boost, with energetic options from mountain biking to rock climbing, scuba diving, driving a train or just flying a kite.
Country Close-Up: Country Close-Up - mixes fresh air with fun in the farmyard, windmills, wildlife rescue, a maize maze and all sorts of traditional pleasures that get right to the roots of rural England. There so much to do...
Family Friendly Museums: Visit the Family Friendly Museums website to find out more about local attractions that are particularly suitable for adults and children who want to enjoy a day out together.
Fantastic Favourites: Fantastic Favourites - pick up the story of children's authors; taking in Roald Dahl's Children's Gallery and the Museum and Story Centre, Enid Blyton's old haunts and the River Thames of the Wind in the Willows.

New for 2008 - Roald Dahl Golden Ticket Trail

"Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.

On The Trail: Plan your own journey of discovery to take in the places that you like best: In Search of Fantastic Mr Fox In his imagination, Dahl set Fantastic Mr Fox around his home in Great Missenden.
Where to start: Start with the Roald Dahl attractions and special events: (1) Spark your imagination in the award-winning The Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre , (1) close to Dahl's former home in Great Missenden.
Win your family a Golden Ticket: Win your family a Golden Ticket to The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery and Odds Farm Park! Do it soon: the closing date for entries is Friday 30th May You'll find the answers ...

Travelling to Buckinghamshire

By Road Buckinghamshire is well served by the motorway network, with the M40 and M1 running parallel to the county and the M25 London orbital motorway passing through the south of the county.

Useful links for travelling in and around Bucks: Buckinghamshire Bucks CarShare Milton Keynes National ...

Tourist Information Centres

Opening times vary and it is advisable to check with the relevant centre before visiting. All the centres sell maps, guides, postcards and stamps, and will be able to assist with all your travel requirements throughout the British Isles.

Visitor Guides

Please click here to request hard copy brochures about accommodation and attractions in Bucks. Alternatively the following guides are available as pdf files. Just click on the image of the guide you wish to view.

Brochure Request: Chilterns and Thames Valley Visitor Guide To request a hard copy of this brochure please email High Wycombe TIC or phone 01494 421892 Aylesbury Vale Visitor Guide To request a hard copy of this brochure please email Aylesbury TIC ...

Conference Venues in Buckinghamshire

If you are searching for a conference venue in Buckinghamshire, look no further. Included within this section is a selection of the finest conference venues throughout the county.

Buckinghamshire Contacts

Buckinghamshire County Council Nancy Pound Tel: 01296 382157 E-mail: npound@buckscc.gov.uk Aylesbury Vale District Council Ian Barham Tel: 01296 585184 E-mail: ibarham@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk Chiltern District Council Marketing & Tourism Officer Tel: 01494 732023 E-mail: tourism@chiltern.gov.

Buckinghamshire Links

Here are some Links to other web sites that you might find helpful TOURISM LINKS Official English Tourist Board - Enjoy England, visit www.enjoyengland.com For details regarding National Trust properties, visit www.nationaltrust.org.

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Tourism News: A regular newsletter is now available for local tourism buisnesses in Chiltern and Wycombe districts. It contains details on current Council projects, news, contacts and other information that may be of interest to you.

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