Museums · South East England
Buckinghamshire
Also known as: Swydd Buckingham
In or near Stone.
Buckinghamshire (, abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Northamptonshire to the north, Bedfordshire to the north-east, Hertfordshire to the east, Greater
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury Vale Parkway · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the museum in Buckinghamshire, the nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for the museum is HP19 9DR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Buckinghamshire (, abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Northamptonshire to the north, Bedfordshire to the north-east, Hertfordshire to the east, Greater London to the south-east, Berkshire to the south, and Oxfordshire to the west. The largest settlement is the city of Milton Keynes. The county has an area of 1,874 km2 (724 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 884,656 in 2024. Besides Milton Keynes, which is in the north-east, the largest settlements are in the centre and south of the county and include Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Chesham. For local government purposes the county comprises two unitary authority areas, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The county historically had slightly different borders, and included the towns of Slough and Eton. It is one of the home counties. The Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, occupy the south of the county and contain its highest point, Haddington Hill (267 m (876 ft)). The Chilterns are the source of the River Ouzel, which flows across the lowland Vale of Aylesbury in the north of the county and through Milton Keynes before meeting the River Great Ouse at Newport Pagnell. The Thames forms part of the county's southern boundary. Notable amenities in the county include Pinewood Film Studios, Dorney rowing lake and part of Silverstone race track on the Northamptonshire border. Many national companies have headquarters or major centres in Milton Keynes. Heavy indu
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Buckinghamshire (, abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Northamptonshire to the north, Bedfordshire to the north-east, Hertfordshire to the east, Greater London to the south-east, Berkshire to the south, and Oxfordshire to the west. The largest settlement is the city of Milton Keynes. The county has an area of 1,874 km2 (724 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 884,656 in 2024. Besides Milton Keynes, which is in the north-east, the largest settlements are in the centre and south of the county and include Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Chesham. For local government purposes the county comprises two unitary authority areas, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The county historically had slightly different borders, and included the towns of Slough and Eton. It is one of the home counties. The Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, occupy the south of the county and contain its highest point, Haddington Hill (267 m (876 ft)). The Chilterns are the source of the River Ouzel, which flows across the lowland Vale of Aylesbury in the north of the county and through Milton Keynes before meeting the River Great Ouse at Newport Pagnell. The Thames forms part of the county's southern boundary. Notable amenities in the county include Pinewood Film Studios, Dorney rowing lake and part of Silverstone race track on the Northamptonshire border. Many national companies have headquarters or major centres in Milton Keynes. Heavy industry and quarrying is limited, with agriculture predominating after service industries.
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Background
History
The name Buckinghamshire is Anglo-Saxon in origin and means The district (scire) of Bucca's home. Bucca's home refers to Buckingham in the north of the county, and is named after the Anglo-Saxon landowner, Bucca. The county has been so named since about the 12th century; however, the county has existed since it was a subdivision of the kingdom of Mercia (585–919). The history of the area predates the Anglo-Saxon period and the county has a rich history starting from the Brittonic and Roman periods, though the Anglo-Saxons perhaps had the greatest impact on Buckinghamshire: the geography of the rural county is largely as it was in the Anglo-Saxon period. Later, Buckinghamshire became an…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8333, -0.8333
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Buckingham Park
- Postcode
- HP19 9DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury Vale Parkway — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Buckinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The PACE Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Aylesbury Brewhouse Co.
Breweries · 1.5 km
Aylesbury Mosque
Historic churches · 2.1 km
The Derby Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Aylesbury St Mary's War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
The Buckingham Arms
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Museums · 2.2 km
Ceely House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Museums · 2.2 km
The Foresters Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Discover Bucks Museum
Museums · 2.2 km
Top Friars
Restaurants · 2.3 km
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Aylesbury Brewhouse Co.
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Aylesbury Mosque
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The Derby Arms Public House
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Aylesbury St Mary's War Memorial Cross
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The Buckingham Arms
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Where to eat & stay near Buckinghamshire
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Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion
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Hill Farm Campsite
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The Derby Arms Public House
The Derby Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Buckingham Arms
The Buckingham Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Foresters Arms Public House
The Foresters Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Top Friars
Top Friars — a restaurant in england west midlands.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
La Salute
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King's Head Inn
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Medway megaliths
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckinghamshire?
- Buckinghamshire is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP19 9DR), in the parish of Buckingham Park.
- What is Buckinghamshire?
- Buckinghamshire (, abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Northamptonshire to the north, Bedfordshire to the north-east, Hertfordshire to the east, Greater
- How do I get to Buckinghamshire?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP19 9DR.
- Is Buckinghamshire a protected site?
- Yes — Buckinghamshire is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Buckinghamshire?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP19 9DR.