Stokenchurch
Stokenchurch set in the ancient Chiltern Hills, is close to the historical Roman roads the old Icknield Way and Ridgeway, and many other recognised walks. The Chilterns are a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Easy access to Oxford by car (the park and ride to Oxford is 16 mins from here) and London by train from High Wycombe (15 mins drive to High Wycombe and 40 mins by train to London). There is a bus that leaves every 10 minutes to Oxford city centre and central London from Junction 6 M40 which is 5 minutes from here.
The following attractions are between 10 and 90 minutes distant:
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The Sir Charles Napier Restaurant, Sprigg's Alley, near Chinnor, Oxfordshire. A truly gastro experience. Voted one of the best 100 restaurants in England. Totally unpretentious but really hits the spot for that special occasion. A must! Distance: 10 mins |
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The Royal Oak Pub, Stokenchurch. Our local! Owned and run by Nepalese people. The most charming and friendly pub in the area, with quite the most delicious surprises. |
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Chinnor Railway, operates both steam and diesel hauled train services and is run by enthusiasts. The line follows the old Great Western Railway. Enjoy a cream tea whilst passing through the stunning countryside of the Chilterns. Distance: 15 mins |
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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, is where Churchill was born. The Marlborough family had their home here. The Palace, built 3 centuries ago, is set in 2,100 acres of land, including gardens and water terraces, hedge maze and parkland landscaped by Capability Brown. A visit to Blenheim represents a day out to include taking a boat out, the butterfly house, model village, lavender garden and shopping at Old Palace Dairy. Distance: 35 mins |
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Windsor Castle is the Queen's second home. Distance: 40 mins |
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Warwick Castle on the river Avon near Stratford dates back almost 1000 years. There are lots to do and see including the Torture Chamber, the Ghost Tower, the Dungeon and the Capability Brown gardens. Distance: 1hr 20mins |
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Hampton Court Palace was built by Henry VIII for himself over 500 years ago. This is another full day out including 6 acres of buildings, 60 acres of gardens and the ultimate maze to walk through. Distance: 1hr |
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Cliveden in Taplow near Maidenhead, Berkshire, is an estate by the River Thames. Once Lady Astor's home it became notorious for the Profumo scandal involving Mandy Rice-Davis and Christine Keeler. Visit the beautiful gardens. Distance: 30 mins |
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Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire was built by Ferdinand de Rothschild in the 19th century for his house parties. See French 18th century museum objects, paintings and landscaped gardens. Distance: 40 mins |
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Stowe Gardens in Buckingham offers for view a Georgian landscape garden with arches, temples, a Palladian bridge and other monuments. Distance: 50 mins |
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Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, was Benjamin Disraeli's home. See his furniture, books and pictures; walk through the surrounding park and woodland and the garden. Distance: 10 mins |
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West Wycombe Park is a perfectly preserved 18th century rococo landscape garden. Distance: 10 mins |
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West Wycombe Village & Hill has buildings spanning several centuries and an Iron Age hill-fort. Distance: 10 mins |
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Long Crendon Courthouse near Thame is a 15th century building where manorial courts were held. Distance: 15 mins |
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Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, is a 14th century house with courtyard and tower. Distance: 30 mins |
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Stratford-Upon-Avon – where Shakespeare was born Distance: 1hr 20mins |
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The Swan Antiques Centre & Restaurant in Tetsworth, near Thame, Oxfordshire displays fine antiques in 40 rooms. Distance: 10 mins |
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Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons, Raymond Blanc's restaurant in Great Milton, near Oxford has the highest accolades of any restaurant in Great Britain. Distance: 15 mins |
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The Oxfordshire Golf Club, Thame, Oxfordshire offers mounded fairways and lakes; target golf American-style; European-style pitch and run; and practice driving range. Distance: 10 mins |
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Bicester Village, Oxfordshire, offers 60 top designer outlets for a unique shopping experience. Distance: 30 mins |
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Enjoy a summer's evening at Audley's or Kenwood's English Heritage picnic concerts. Distance: Kenwood House - 1hr Distance: Audley End - 1hr 40mins |
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Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, Northamptonshire, is the home of British Motor Racing. Distance: 40 mins |













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