TOURISM INFORMATION

Depicting rural England in the 1930's, the miniature static population enjoy the fun of the fair, visiting the zoo, or lazily watch the cricket match. There are castles, a Tudor house, thatched cottages, and a copy of Enid Blyton's house 'Green Hedges'. There is an excellent Gauge 1 model railway and many moving models, as well as a 7¼

http://www.bekonscot.com/

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Besides the Mansion there are guided tours, exhibitions and the Cryptology Trail. Also, you can see aircraft recovery, computers, Churchill memorabilia. military vehicles, model boats, fire engines, cinema projectors, uniforms, toy collection, model railway....little wonder it is Britain's Best Kept Secret!

http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/

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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working steam museum located on an extensive site 6 miles NW of Aylesbury. The Centre's collection of 30 steam and diesel locomotives plus numerous vintage carriers and wagons is displayed in the sidings and sheds surrounding the Victorian country station of Quainton Road (surprisingly once served by trains of London Transport and the old Metropolitan Railway). A visit to Bucks Railway Centre is a unique opportunity to take a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of steam as well as giving children an introduction to this fascinating subject!

Open: April-October. Wednesday to Sunday and Ban Holdiays 10.30am-4.30pm.

Prices: Adult £7.00 Senior £6 Child £4.50 (Under 5's Free)

http://www.bucksrailcentre.org

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Built in 1460 by Sir John Cheyne and added to in 1526 by Sir John Russell (Earl of Bedford), the Manor is now the Macleod Matthews family home. Both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were entertained at the house, which includes a medieval well, dungeon and reputed priest hole. Its beautiful gardens include an extensive Physic Garden and two mazes. See the exhibition created from the @Time Team' visit.
Open: April - end Oct, Weds, Thurs & BH Mons, 14.00-17.00.
Further Information:
Plant Fair on 16 July 2006, 10am - 5pm.
Coach parties welcomed by prior arrangement.
Free parking
Unsuitable for wheelchairs in the house
No dogs allowed, except in the car park

http://www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk

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Chiltern Open Air Museum is an independant charity, which is now open to the public every day from 31st March to 26th October. Now the biggest tourist attraction in southern Buckinghamshire, it was established 31 years ago in Chalfont St Giles with the aim of preserving some of the historic buildings which are unique examples of the heritage of the Chilterns. Visitors can explore more than 30 historic buildings (that span 200 years of history) all rescued from demolition that have been re-erected on the museum's beautiful 45 acre woodland and parkland site. Lots to see and do for all the family.

http://www.coam.org.uk

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Set high above the River Thames, Cliveden was the glittering hub of society in the early part of the 20th Century when it was the home of the famous Astors. The grade I listed gardens and extensive grounds include topiary, water garden, statuary, parterre and secret garden. The house is now an exclusive country house hotel, part of which is open to National Trust visitors on Thursday and Sunday afternoons (April to October). Once the exclusive haunt of the rich and famous, Cliveden is yours to enjoy today.

Grounds:
14 Mar - 28 Oct - 11am-6pm,
29 Oct - 23 Dec 11am-4pm

Woodlands:
2 Jan - 31 Mar - 11am-4pm,
1 Apr - 20 Oct - 11am- 5:30pm
29 Oct - 23 Dec - 11am -4pm

Admission:
House and Grounds,
Adults £8.50, Children £4.70.

Grounds,
Adults £7.50, Children £3.70.

Opening Times
Opening 2007 14/03/2007 - 23/12/2007

Tickets Information
Ticket Type Ticket Tariff*
Family Grounds £18.70 per ticket
Adult Grounds £7.50 per ticket
Family Woodlands £7.50 per ticket
Child Grounds £3.70 per ticket
Adult Woodlands £3.00 per ticket
Child Woodlands from £1.50
Adult House (optional) £1.00 per ticket
Child House (optional) £0.50 per ticket
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions
M40 junction 4 onto A404 to Marlow and follow brown signs. Or M4 junction 7 onto A4 and follow brown signs.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits

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Victorian Prime Minister benjamin Disraeli lived here from 1848 until his death in 1881. Hughenden Manor was a private retreat from parliamentary life with gardens designed by his wife Mary Anne, surrounded by beautiful park and woodland with many trails and paths which visitors of all ages can explore.

Open:
House -
March, Sat & Sun, 13.00 - 17.00;
30th Mar - 30th Oct, Wed - Sun, 13.00 - 17.00.

Garden -
March, Sat & Sun, 12.00 - 17.00;
30th Mar - 30th Oct, Wed - Sun, 12.00 - 17.00.

Park - all year, daily.

Admission:
House & Gardens, Adults £5.00 Children £2.50.
National Trust Members free.

Tickets Information
Ticket Type Ticket Tariff*
Ticket Prices from £0.60
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
1.5 miles north of High Wycombe on the west side A4128 (Great Missendon Road).

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits

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This award winning 40-acre open farm is a 'must-visit' children's attraction.
With hundreds of furry friends, there are plenty of rabbits to pet, new babies to meet, ponies to pat and greedy sheep to feed. Plus the daily activities give you even more 'hands-on' animal fun. Updated frequently, the jam-packed programme includes Sheep Racing, Rabbit World, Bottle Feed Lambs, the Goat Show and Piggies Tea Time. Daily shows include a Sheep Show, Cow Milking, Sheep Sheering and a Goat Show.
The fun continues in the new PlayBarn. Loose your self in the giant bale climb, zoom down the new Astra Slide and board new ride-on toys. And for the under 2's, there's plenty of soft play too. Parents can sit back and relax too from the new Heated Gallery.
Combined with Log Play Areas, Crazy Golf, Go Karts, Ball Games and Tractor & trailer rides (weather permitting), there's so much to do at Odds Farm Park!
Special eventsEaster Egg hunt, Halloween Festival, Puppet World, Visit Santa, Children's Birthday Parties. Check our website for details or call us to book a fun birthday party.

Open daily: 362 days a year from 10.00am.

Closed: 25th and 26th December and 1st January.
Please check our website for closing times. Last admission is one hour before closing.

http://www.oddsfarm.co.uk

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Discover one of Europe’s most influential landscape gardens.Hidden amongst spectacular views are over 40 Grade 1 listed monuments and temples.Something to see and do throughout the seasons with a full calendar of activities for all ages to enjoy.
The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe has inspired writers, thinkers, artists, politicians and members of the public from the eighteenth century to the present day. Adorned with glorious lakes, pasture, wooded valleys and over thirty temples and monuments. Miles of walks and trails around the gardens and wider parkland.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits

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The Caves at West Wycombe are Unique.They were originally excavated in the 1750's on the site of an ancient quarry by Sir Francis Dashwood (who later became Lord le Despencer) in order to provide work for unemployed farm workers following a succession of harvest failures.

It is thought that his inspiration for the design of the Caves came from his grand tour of Europe and the Ottoman Empire. On his return Sir Francis Dashwood founded the Hellfire Club and became a leading member of the Dilettanti Society and the Divan Club.

The Hellfire Club originally met at Medmenham Abbey on the River Thames. After this burnt down accidentally they reputedly then held many of their meetings in the Caves, some three hundred feet underground and half a mile from the entrance!

The Hell-Fire Caves are situated in the village of West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
Follow the main A40 from High Wycombe towards Oxford.
The Caves are situated approximately 1 mile from High Wycombe
on the right-hand side at the far end of the village.

http://www.hellfirecaves.co.uk/home.htm

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Waddesdon Manor was built at the end of the 19th century for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to entertain his guests and display his vast collection of art treasures.

A French Renaissance-style chateau it houses one of the finest collections of French 18th century decorative arts in the world: Savonnerie carpets, Sevres porcelain, Beauvais tapestries and furniture, as well as important portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds and works by Dutch and Flemish masters of the 17th Century.
Waddesdon has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, renowned for its seasonal displays, colourful shrubs, mature trees and parterre. It also has shady walks, beautiful views, fountains and grottoes. At its heart is the Aviary stocked with exotic birds and known for breeding endangered species.

The Rothschild name is synonymous with some of the most coveted wines in the world. The Wine Cellars have been created to house a private collection of these wines - over 15,000 bottles dating back to 1868.

A full programme of events is organised throughout the year including family events.
For opening times, prices and information on events please visit our website or phone 01296 653226 or 653211

Road Directions

Approximately 20minutes from Junctions 7 (Northbound) and 9 (Southbound) of the M40. Off the A41 between Aylesbury and Bicester.

http://www.waddesdon.org.uk

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Wycombe Museum has exciting hands-on activities. It is a great place to discover the fascinating and varied history of the district and the famous collection of Windsor chairs.
Set in beautiful grounds, this delightful 18th century house has a fully accessible ground floor and toilet, together with a gift shop and picnic areas.
An indoor self-service refreshment area is located on the ground floor providing hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Opening times:
Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm. Closed Bank Holidays.

http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/museum

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