Buckinghamshire Historic Houses

Jacobean home of the fabulously wealthy de Rothschild banking family. The house is set in enjoyable gardens, composed of an unusual mix of formal Victorian and 20th century informal plantings, a mix of trees, shrubs, and informal walks. more...
Wing, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, England, LU7 0PS

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m SW Leighton Buzzard, on A418
Website: Ascott
Email: info@ascottestate.co.uk
Phone: 01296 688 242
Fax: 01296 681 904
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OS Grid SP889229
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An imposing 14th century moated gatehouse surrounded by gardens. Boarstall was built by John de Haudlo in 1312. The exterior chambers are largely unaltered since the early 17th century.
Boarstall, Buckinghamshire, England, HP18 9UX

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: midway between Bicester and Thame, on B4011
Website: Boarstall Tower
Phone: 01280 822850
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OS Grid SP625144
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A gabled manor house begun in the 15th century with 16th century alterations. Once the home of the Russell's Earls of Bedford. There are several unusual architectural features, including a secret hiding hole, and a medieval undercroft, plus a collection of antique dolls.
Garden: 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
Location: off A404
Phone: 01494 762 888
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OS Grid TQ015984
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An outstanding example of a Georgian manor house, Chicheley was begun in 1719 by Sir John Chester. The ceiling of the great hall is especially outstanding; this was the work of William Kent, and depicts Herse and her sisters sacrificing to Flora. The manor is surrounded by 100 acres of lawn and parkland, with 25 acres of gardens, and is notable for the unique canal on the east side of the house.

Chicheley, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England, MK16 9JJ

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: In development as a conference venue, Chicheley is not currently open to tours, but may be booked for events after its completion in summer 2010.

Website: Chicheley Hall
Email: rebecca.harris@royalsociety.org
Phone: 020 7451 2611
Fax: 020 7930 2170
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A box-like classical exterior hides the most extraordinary rococo interior in Britain. Woodwork by Luke Lightfoot has to be seen to be believed. Even if you aren't usually a fan of rococo (as this writer is not), you will be overwhelmed by the craftsmanship. The Verney family have been in continuous occupation of Claydon for over 380 years. The house also features memorabilia of Florence Nightingale, who was a friend of the family and a frequent visitor to Claydon. more...
Middle Claydon, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England, MK18 2EY

Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Claydon House
Email: claydon@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01296 730 349
Fax: 01296 738 511
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OS Grid SP720 253
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Stately home, now let as a hotel, with formal gardens, including temples, fountains, and statues, woodland walks, water garden, rose garden, and herbaceous borders. Good views of the Thames. The present house, the third on the site, was built in 1851 by Charles Barry. Once the home of Nancy, Lady Astor, it is now let as a hotel and is open only on certain days. Admission to house by timed ticket.
Garden: 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. more...
Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, SL6 0JA

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: on B476, W of Maidenhead
Website: Cliveden
Email: cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01628 605 069
Fax: 01628 669 461
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OS Grid SU915 851
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Hughenden Manor was the home of Victorian prime minister and statesman Benjamin Disraeli from 1848 until his death in 1881. Most of his furniture, books and pictures remain in this, his private retreat. There are beautiful walks through the surrounding park and Chiltern woodlands and the garden is a recreation of the colourful design of his wife, Mary Anne.
Garden: 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
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
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A historic manor on the banks of the Thames, Nether Winchendon has been in the same family since 1559. The most striking feature of the house is the multi-arched screen which fronts the courtyard. This is quite unusual, and to the best of my knowledge, unique in England. The house has featured in many popular television programs and feature films, including Miss Marple, The Bridget Jones Diaries, and James Bond: Tomorrow Never Dies'.
Nether Winchendon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, HP18 0DY

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m N of A418 between Thame and Aylesbury
Website: Nether Winchendon House
Email: contactus@netherwinchendonhouse.com
Phone: 01844 290 101
Fax: 01844 290 199
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An elegant 17th century red-brick house just off the market square in Princes Risborough. The house features fine period architecture and furnishings, including a Jacobean staircase of unusual design. The Manor House was once the home of Sir Peter Lely, court painter for Charles II.
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England, HP17 9AW

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off market square
Website: Princes Risborough Manor House
Phone: 01494 755 573
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OS Grid SP806035
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One of the finest 18th century houses in England, set in the glorious Stowe Landscape Garden (separate admission). The home of the high-flying Temple-Grenville family for 350 years, Stowe offers superb neo-classical interiors, including the Marble Hall, an elliptical domed chamber surrounded by a frieze of classical figures of nearly life-sized proportions. Well worth a visit - and spare time for the wonderful gardens! more...
Stowe House Preservation Trust, Stowe School Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England, MK18 5EH

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 3 m NW Buckingham, off the A422. Follow the brown signs for Stowe Landscape Gardens.
Website: Stowe House
Email: amcevoy@stowe.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1280 818166
Fax: +44 (0) 1280 818186
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OS Grid SP665366
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