Historic houses · South East England
High Wycombe Guildhall
In or near Flackwell Heath.
High Wycombe Guildhall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
High Wycombe Guildhall is located at postcode HP11 2HE and is accessible by the nearest railway station, High Wycombe, which is 0.5 km away. Entry details are not specified, but the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
High Wycombe Guildhall is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
High Wycombe Guildhall, also known as Wycombe Swan, is a venue for live theatre and musicals. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances, including popular musicals and tribute shows, featuring talented casts and orchestras.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The High Wycombe Guildhall is a public building located on the High Street of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It was designed by Henry Keene and completed in 1757.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A medieval guildhall once stood in the High Street and was retained until at least the mid 17th century after a more modern structure was built in a slightly different location in 1604. After the 17th century guildhall was burnt down in a fire in the mid-18th century, a new guildhall, which was designed by Henry Keene in the neo-classical style, was built at the expense of the Earl of Shelburne, a local member of parliament, in 1757. and a smaller room, now known as the Shelburne Room. In 1830, during a debate on the Swing Riots, a scene of public disorder broke out when the councillors started fighting with each other. The council was incorporated under the Municipal Corporations Act 1835,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6293, -0.7514
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Buckinghamshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- HP11 2HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Established
- 1757
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe — 0.5 km
- Official site
- wycombeswan.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5757457 (CC0)
- wikipedia: High Wycombe Guildhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Wycombe Guildhall?
- High Wycombe Guildhall is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP11 2HE), in the parish of Buckinghamshire, unparished area.
- What is High Wycombe Guildhall?
- High Wycombe Guildhall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to High Wycombe Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP11 2HE.
- When was High Wycombe Guildhall built?
- Built or established in 1757.
- Who owns High Wycombe Guildhall?
- High Wycombe Guildhall is owned by | designation1 =Grade I Listed Building.
- Is High Wycombe Guildhall a listed building?
- High Wycombe Guildhall is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is High Wycombe Guildhall a protected site?
- Yes — High Wycombe Guildhall is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to High Wycombe Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP11 2HE.