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Buckingham

Buckingham is a small historic market town in South East England. It is in the northern half of Buckinghamshire close to the borders of Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. It is 17 miles (25 km) north of the county town Aylesbury, 13 miles west of central Milton Keynes and 58 miles (100 km) north west of London.

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22 places

  1. Eat

    Buckingham Fort

    Indian restaurant with popular Wednesday and Sunday banquet specials.

    Daily noon-2:30PM, 6-11PM

  2. See

    Buckingham Old Gaol

    The purpose-built 1748 prison, extended by the famous architect George Gilbert Scott in 1839 is now the town museum (including a Flora Thompson exhibition) and houses tourist information centre.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-4PMAdults £3.50, children £2.00 (under 5s free), family ticket £9.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

  3. Buy

    Buckingham Old Gaol

    Local interest books, Flora Thompson related titles, maps and guides.

    Daily 10AM-4PM

  4. See

    Chantry Chapel

    A 15th-century chapel, restored by Gilbert Scott in 1875, now home to a National Trust second-hand bookshop.

    Tue-Sat 10AM-3PMFree

  5. Eat

    Prego

    Wide range of Italian dishes including pasta, risotto and pizza.

    Mains £8 to £14

  6. Do

    Silverstone Circuit

    Home of the British Grand Prix, and the host of many major motor and bike racing in the UK throughout most of the year. Numerous driving experiences available from Silverstone or the on-site Porsche Centre.

  7. See

    St Peter and St Paul Parish Church

    Built in 1780, and significantly altered and extended in the 1860s by Sir George Gilbert Scott with impressive Gothic interior and chancel.

    Daily 10AM-5PM (approx)Free entry

  8. See

    Stowe Landscaped Gardens

    Very significant 18th-century gardens now owned by the National Trust, covering 250 acres with many follies and sculpture.

    Daily 10AM-4PM (winter) and 10AM-6PM (summer)Adult £8.00, child £4.10

  9. Do

    Swan Pool & Leisure Centre

    Refurbished and expanded leisure centre with swimming pool, gym, squash and climbing wall.

    Mon-Fri 6:30AM–10PM, Sat Sun 8AM-6PM

  10. Do

    The Film Place

    Buckingham's local community cinema shows blockbusters, art and foreign films on a regular basis in the University of Buckingham's upgraded theatre.

  11. Drink

    The Kings Head

    Under new management in 2016 with new coffee and lunch menu for day time and extensive gin selection for the evenings

  12. Drink

    The Mitre

    Traditional village pub feel, Cask Marque Real Ales, and listed in the CAMRA guide. Milton Keynes and North Bucks CAMRA Pub of the Year 2015

  13. Drink

    The Woolpack

    Large outdoor area that backs onto the river. Cask Marque Real Ales, and listed in the CAMRA guide. Range of bar food. Limited on-street parking.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun noon-10:30PM

  14. Buy

    University Bookshop

    Wide range books in addition to the expected academic titles, open to the public.

    Mon-Fri 9:30AM-5PM

  15. Buy

    WH Smith

    Range of fiction and non-fiction books, magazines and newspapers.

    Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5:30PM

  16. Do Not mapped

    Buckingham Summer Festival

    A week-long festival of music, normally held first week of July.

  17. Buy Not mapped

    Secret Messages Interiors

    Described as bespoke, quirky & unique for interior design and accessories

  18. Buy

    Boycott Farm Shop

    Welsh Lane, Stowe, MK18 5DJ

    Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-4PM

  19. Eat

    Cheng Du

    Chinese, very popular for the Chinese New Year special menu.

    Sun-Thu 5:30-10:30PM, Fri Sat 5:30-11:30PMMains £7 to £10

  20. Eat

    Louis'

    Pizza and cocktails.

    Tue-Sat noon-3PM, 5-11PMMains £10 to £20

  21. Buy

    Smith & Clay

    Butcher and deli.

    07:00 to 17:00

  22. Drink Not mapped

    The New Inn

    18 Bridge Street, MK18 1AF