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Buckinghamshire Travel Guide - Gardens

Chenies Manor House    An intriguing mix of historical garden styles surrounding a 15th century manor. There are Tudor gardens, a hedge maze, a physic garden, and a Victorian kitchen garden to visit. Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England, WD3 6ER Attraction Type: Historic House Heritage Rating:   ? Location: off A404 Website: Chenies Manor House Phone: 01494 762 888 Historic Houses Association Location map OS TQ015984 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Claydon Estate Gardens   A very good example of a traditional English country house walled garden, set beside 17th century Claydon House. Claydon is the ancestral home of the Verney family, and the garden was laid out by John Sanderson between 1763 and 1776 for the 2nd Earl Verney. The Estate Office, Claydon House Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire, England, MK18 2EX Attraction Type: Garden Heritage Highlight: Traditional walled garden in a superb setting beside Claydon House. Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Located behind Claydon House (National Trust). Follow brown signs from A41, A421, and A413. Generally open from March to November. Website: Claydon Estate Gardens Email: ifo@claydonestate.co.uk Phone: 01296 730252 Location map - Photos of Claydon Estate Gardens OS SP720 253 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Cliveden    This spectacular estate overlooking the River Thames has a series of gardens, each with its own character, featuring topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre and woodland and riverside walks with magnificent vistas. Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, SL6 0JA Attraction Type: Historic House Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on B476, W of Maidenhead Website: Cliveden Email: cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01628 605 069 Fax: 01628 669 461 National Trust Location map Details of Cliveden OS SU915 851 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Cowper and Newton Museum    Carefully accurate restoration of 18th century gardens of keen gardener William Cowper are an interesting part of the museum documenting the lives of Cowper and Rev. John Newton. Orchard Side, Market Place Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, MK46 4AJ Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 6 m N Newport Pagnell Website: Cowper and Newton Museum Phone: 01234 711 516 Fax: 01234 711 516 Location map OS SP889 512 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Dorneywood Garden    Dorneywood Garden is a combination cottage and kitchen garden in 1930s style, set around a xxth century house. The garden features a lily pond, stylish conservatory, rose garden, and herbaceous borders. Dorneywood Road, Dorneywood Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England, SL1 8PY Attraction Type: Garden Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 1.5 miles north of Burnham village Website: Dorneywood Garden Email: dorneywood@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SU938848 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Hughenden Manor   There are beautiful walks through the park and Chiltern woodlands surrounding the home of Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli, and the garden is a recreation of the colourful design of his wife, Mary Anne. High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP14 4LA Attraction Type: Historic House Heritage Highlight: Mementos of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, who lived here happily for many years until his death Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 1.5 m N High Wycombe, on the A4128. Park either at Hughenden church and walk up to the house, or follow the road to the National Trust parking area near the house. Website: Hughenden Manor Email: hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01494 755573 Fax: 01494 474284 Location map - Photos of Hughenden Manor OS SU866 955 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Old Thatch Garden    Old Thatch is a two-acre series of gardens, including informal, traditional and modern. There are beautiful palettes of colour, stunning grasses and vistas through roses, clematis and lavender. Old Thatch dates back to the 16th century and is also the former home of Enid Blyton. The thatched cottage (not open) is listed and delicious teas are served in the old stables which, according to Enid Blyton, contains secret treasures! Coldmoorholme Lane, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, England, SL8 5PS Attraction Type: Garden Heritage Highlight: Once home to Enid Blyton. Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Old Thatch Garden Email: info@jackyhawthorne.co.uk Phone: 01628 527 518 Location map OS SU8847087790 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Stowe Landscape Gardens   The National Trust calls Stowe "Britain's largest work of art", and they may be right. A Georgian garden replete with temples, arches, bridges, and allegorical statements built into the landscape. Peaceful woodland walks, planned vistas with monuments as a focal point. Capability Brown was head gardener at Stowe for ten years, and much of his work survives. Many garden buildings have been beautifully restored and thousands of shrubs and trees have been planted in recent years. Restoration work continues in the gardens and the house. The gardens belong to The National Trust but Stowe House (not National Trust) is occupied by Stowe School to which group visits can be arranged by appointment, Tel: 01280 818282. Stowe School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England, MK18 5EH Attraction Type: Garden Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 3 m NW Buckingham, off A422 Website: Stowe Landscape Gardens Email: stowegarden@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01280 822 850 Fax: 01280 822 437 National Trust Location map Details of Stowe Landscape Gardens - Photos of Stowe Landscape Gardens OS SP665 366 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Waddesdon Manor    Grand landscape with sinuous walks, fountains, formal terraces, an aviary, and a parterre. Good selection of trees both native and exotic. Best in: spring-autumn. Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, HP18 OJH Attraction Type: Historic House Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 6 m NW Aylesbury, on A41 Website: Waddesdon Manor Email: waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01296 653 226 Fax: 01296 653 212 National Trust Location map OS SP740 169 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

West Wycombe Park    Carefully preserved rococco landscape garden by Sir Francis Dashwood is the perfect counterpart to the theatrical, Italianate home he created in the mid-18th century. There is no shortage of statues and grottoes, and the ornamental lake reflects the mature trees of the park. West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP14 3AJ Attraction Type: Historic House Heritage Rating:   ? Website: West Wycombe Park Phone: 01494 513 569 National Trust Location map OS SU828 947 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wotton House Grounds    Extensive gardens surrounding an elegant manor, Wotton was created in the mid-18th century by the Evelyn's, John and George. The manor is now a conference centre. Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire, England, HP18 0SB Attraction Type: Garden Heritage Rating:   ? Email: david.gladstone@which.net Phone: 01844 238 363 Fax: 01844 238 380 Location map OS SP685161 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts