Places of Interest

Whether you already know Buckinghamshire or you’re travelling a long distance to study here, the county will have plenty to interest and surprise you. You will be amazed at the great scenery and can investigate the local history and you're just a short journey away from the sights and sounds of London.

Savour outstanding beauty in the Chilterns
For over forty years, the Chilterns have been officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Stretching from the River Thames at Henley, Marlow and Maidenhead – and meandering as far north as Hitchin – the hills reach heights of over 250m in places. You can stroll through brick and flint villages, explore woodland or simply kick your heels by a passing stream.

Get a taste of Hellfire at West Wycombe Park
The eighteenth-century home of Sir Francis Dashwood – one of the founders of the notorious Hellfire Club – West Wycombe Park is now owned by the National Trust and attracts visitors all year round. Surrounding the theatrical mansion with its classical features, you’ll find Rococo landscape gardens and an ornamental lake. 

Explore our haunted caves
Inspired by a tour of Europe and the Ottoman Empire, Sir Francis Dashwood excavated an ancient quarry during the 1750s with the aid of miners who each earned a shilling a day.  The caves apparently played host to gatherings of the Hellfire Club and are still believed to be haunted. Visit if you dare!

Discover Wycombe’s hands-on museum
Situated in beautiful grounds, the Wycombe Museum is housed in an eighteenth-century building and opens a window on the area’s past.