"Aylesbury - more to do than you might think" Aylesbury by SallyM

Aylesbury Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 18 photos

County Town

Aylesbury is the County Town of Buckinghamshire, and has good road links. It is not generally thought of as a tourist destination, but in September 2003, I helped to organise a 'family friendly' social weekend for 70+ people based on the Holiday Inn, and found lots of things to do:

Aylesbury Town Centre: County Museum and historic walk
St Tiggywinkle's Wildlife Hospital
Chiltern Brewery
Waddesdon Manor
Quainton Railway centre
Bucks Goat Centre

Countryside

There are wonderful walks in the surrounding countryside. My favourite is a circular walk from Coombe Hill, which crosses grounds of Chequers, the Prime Minister's country residence.

Intro Updated Mar 25, 2007
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Claydon House - view from the courtyard - Aylesbury

Claydon House Things to Do (6)

Claydon has been the home of the Verney family for nearly four centuries. The current house was built by the second Earl... more travel advice

Chequers, with Coombe Hill Monument in background - Aylesbury

Walking in the Chilterns Things to Do (6)

There are lots of good walks in the Chilterns. One option is to walk along the scarp of the Chilterns, with great views... more travel advice

Waddesdon Manor Things to Do (6)

Waddesdon Manor looks like a 16th century French chateau. This is no accident, as it was built by Ferdinand de... more travel advice

'Tim Burr' - exhibit at Bucks County Museum - Aylesbury

County Museum Things to Do (6)

The Buckinghamshire County Museum is based in some old buildings (part dating from 15th century) in the old part of... more travel advice

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christine.j May 20, 2013 at 8:15 AM

Thank you for pointing this out to me. I just checked the dates, unfortunately Thomas is up north when we are in the south. Maybe next time.
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christine.j May 17, 2013 at 7:11 AM

Thank you for this very informative page on Aylesbury. So you can meet Thomas, the engine? My grandson would love that - maybe I can take him one day. I'm looking for a nice place to spend a few days, since I had to cut short my planned trip. That's why I love your travel motto - I fully agreee, planning a trip can be almost as much fun as the trip itself.
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  SallyM May 20, 2013 at 5:44 AM
  
  Thank you for visiting my page. Re meeting Thomas - this is only available on specific dates, as he travels to different railway centres around the country. You can find out when and where here: http://www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/
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cachaseiro Apr 14, 2011 at 3:47 AM

Nice tips and photos. I like the look of that old steam locomotive.
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evaanna Feb 12, 2009 at 1:19 PM

There seem to be quite a few places to visit there. Liked St Twiggywinkles and the Railway Museum. And to think that the only association I had had with Aylesbury was that of Aylesbury duck, the food rather than the bird itself. :).
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blooberie Mar 6, 2008 at 7:59 AM

We'll be staying here for a week... Any good (cheap but decent) restaurants in the area you would recommend?