Towns & cities · South East England
Halton
Also known as: Halton, Swydd Buckingham
Halton — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wendover · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Halton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 892 people. Address: HP22. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7831°, -0.7339°.
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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
Halton is a small village and civil parish in the Buckinghamshire district of the ceremonial county of Buckinghamshire, England, located about two miles north of Wendover and five miles southeast of Aylesbury.
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Background
History
Medieval Halton was held by the monastery of Christchurch, Canterbury, along with Monks Risborough, and after the English Reformation, passed to the Bradshawe family of Wendover and later to the Fermor family. In 1720, James Fermor sold the estate to Sir Francis Dashwood of West Wycombe. It remained in the Dashwood's ownership until Baron Lionel de Rothschild acquired the estate in 1851. In the Chiltern Hills above Halton is Halton House, a country house built in the Château Style, which was used as the main Officers' Mess for RAF Halton until 2025. It was originally built for Alfred de Rothschild in 1880. The RAF demolished its domed winter garden to build an accommodation block. Halton…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7831, -0.7339
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Halton
- Postcode
- HP22
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Population
- 892
- Nearest railway station
- Wendover — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q638216 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Halton, Buckinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Halton, St Michael and All Angels Church - geograph.org.uk - 148703.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
World Wars Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Bridge Over Canal In Grounds Of Halton House
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Halton House
Manor houses · 0.6 km
Falklands Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Rothschild Ice Skating Rink
Ice rinks · 0.6 km
RAF Halton
Museums · 1.0 km
RAF Camp Cinema
Theatres · 1.0 km
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
Museums · 1.0 km
Trenchard Museum
Museums · 1.1 km
Weston Turville Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.3 km
Weston Turville Reservoir
Forests & woodlands · 1.3 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Halton is a town in the West Midlands with a population of 892. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 892
- Constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Halton
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Halton →
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
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The Pack Horse Public House
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📷 3Forests & woodlands · South East England
Dancersend
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · South East England
Dancersend
Dancersend — SSSI in in Buckinghamshire, England.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · South East England
Dancersend Nature Reserve
Dancersend Nature Reserve — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary — church in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Vineyards · South East England
Q138497092
Q138497092 — Vineyard in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Little Hampden
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Little Hampden — grade I listed church in Little Hampden, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
The Red House
The Red House — building in Aylesbury Vale, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Swan
The White Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3📷 3Museums · South East England
Trenchard Museum
Trenchard Museum — military Museum in Buckinghamshire, England.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South East England
Wendover Woods
Wendover Woods — Named summit at 267.5 m.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · South East England
Weston Turville Reservoir
Weston Turville Reservoir — reservoir in Buckinghamshire, England.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · South East England
Weston Turville Reservoir
Weston Turville Reservoir is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Ice rinks · South East England
Rothschild Ice Skating Rink
Rothschild Ice Skating Rink — a ice rink in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
St Mary Magdalene, Little Hampden
St Mary Magdalene, Little Hampden — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Mayortorne Manor
Mayortorne Manor — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Halton House
Halton House — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South East England
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville — a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Mayertorne Manor
Mayertorne Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
World Wars Memorial
World Wars Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over Canal In Grounds Of Halton House
Bridge Over Canal In Grounds Of Halton House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Halton House
Halton House — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Falklands Memorial
Falklands Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Ice rinks · South East England
Rothschild Ice Skating Rink
Rothschild Ice Skating Rink — a ice rink in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
RAF Halton
Royal Air Force Halton, or more simply RAF Halton, is a Royal Air Force station in the United Kingdom. It is located near the village of Halton near Wendover, Buckinghamshire. The site has been in use
Where to eat & stay near Halton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hill Farm Campsite
Hill Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Braid Wood Scout & Guide Activity Centre
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Orchard View Farm
Orchard View Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Norcott Campsite - Camping In The Orchard
Norcott Campsite - Camping In The Orchard — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
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The Pack Horse Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Prince of India
Prince of India — a restaurant in england west midlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Swan
The White Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
King And Queen Public House
King And Queen Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Gate Public House
The Gate Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halton?
- Halton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP22), in the parish of Halton.
- What is Halton?
- Halton — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Halton?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP22.
- Is Halton a protected site?
- Yes — Halton is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Halton free to visit?
- Yes, Halton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Halton?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP22.