Towns & cities · South East England
Stone
Also known as: Stone, Swydd Buckingham
Stone — village in Buckinghamshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury Vale Parkway · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stone in Buckinghamshire, the nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, which is 3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Stone is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,587 people. Address: HP17. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Buckinghamshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.8044°, -0.8649°.
Photo gallery
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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
Stone is a village in the civil parish of Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell, in Buckinghamshire, England. It is located southwest of the town of Aylesbury, on the A418 road that links Aylesbury to Thame. As well as Stone, the parish also includes the settlements of Bishopstone and Hartwell. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 2,698. The architect Clough Williams-Ellis designed the village hall in 1910. The original dedication stone with his name on is on the south eastern corner of the building.
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Background
Description
The village name is Old English in origin, and refers to a boundary stone or marker stone. In the Domesday Book of 1086 the village was recorded as Stanes. The village of Stone adjoins the village of Hartwell. The parish church is dedicated to St John the Baptist, and is dated 1273. The graveyard contains the grave of Admiral William Henry Smyth.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8044, -0.8649
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
- Postcode
- HP17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Population
- 2,587
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury Vale Parkway — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1902612 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stone, Buckinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John The Baptist, Stone.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St John the Baptist, Stone
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Chapel At St Johns Hospital
Chapels · 0.6 km
Burn Hill
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Bugle Quarry
Quarries · 1.0 km
Gothic Tower
Follies · 1.1 km
St Mary's Church, Hartwell
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Hartwell House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Statue Frederick Prince of Wales
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Obelisk South Of Hartwell House
Forts · 1.3 km
Bridge North East Of Hartwell House
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Statue of William III
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Medieval settlement of Eythrope
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Stone is a town located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 2,587. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,587
- Constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Stone
53 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Stone →
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The Derby Arms Public House
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The Foresters Arms Public House
The Foresters Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Buckingham Arms
The Buckingham Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Quarries · South East England
Bugle Quarry
Bugle Quarry — geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hartwell in Buckinghamshire.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Ceely House
Ceely House — house in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · South East England
Chapel At St Johns Hospital
Chapel At St Johns Hospital — chapel in Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Dinton
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Dinton — church in Dinton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St John the Baptist, Stone
Church of St John the Baptist, Stone — church in Stone, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Castles · South East England
Dinton Castle
Dinton Castle — castle located just north of the village of Dinton, in Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Dinton Hall
Dinton Hall — house in Dinton-with-Ford and Upton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Eythrope Park Bridge
Eythrope Park Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary — Grade I listed church in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St Michael
Parish Church of St Michael — church in Aston Sandford, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St Nicholas
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📷 3Museums · South East England
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery — Children's museum in Aylesbury, England.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Snakemoor
Snakemoor is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Snakemoor
Snakemoor — local nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Fleet Marston
St Mary's Church, Fleet Marston — church in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Hartwell
St Mary's Church, Hartwell — church in Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon
Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon — church in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South East England
The Four Continents
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Burn Hill
Burn Hill — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St John the Baptist, Stone
Church of St John the Baptist, Stone — church in Stone, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · South East England
Chapel At St Johns Hospital
Chapel At St Johns Hospital — chapel in Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Burn Hill
Burn Hill — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Quarries · South East England
Bugle Quarry
Bugle Quarry — geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hartwell in Buckinghamshire.
📷 3📷 3Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Hartwell
St Mary's Church, Hartwell — church in Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Stone
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Orchard View Farm
Orchard View Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Five Arrows Hotel
The Five Arrows Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion
Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion — a hotel in england west midlands. Brand: Fuller's.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hill Farm Campsite
Hill Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Oxfordshire Golf Club
Oxfordshire Golf Club — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Derby Arms Public House
The Derby Arms Public House 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
King's Head Inn
King's Head Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
La Salute
La Salute — a restaurant in england west midlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Buckingham Arms
The Buckingham Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stone?
- Stone is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP17), in the parish of Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell.
- What is Stone?
- Stone — village in Buckinghamshire, UK.
- How do I get to Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP17.
- Is Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Stone is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP17.