Aylesbury Attractions
A good center from which to explore the Chilterns is Aylesbury (pop. 51,900), county town of Buckinghamshire, with a large Market Square and attractive old half timbered houses. St Mary's Church (13th C.) has an unusual spire and a fine Lady Chapel and misericords.
Aylesbury is a commuter town for many who work in London. The population has doubled since the 1960's, which has brought about an active nightlife in the town centre.
Aylesbury is a commuter town for many who work in London. The population has doubled since the 1960's, which has brought about an active nightlife in the town centre.
Brill - Boarstall Duck Decoy
Boarstall Duck Decoy is a National Trust property located in Brill. The 18th century duck decoy is in working order and is set in natural woodland. This location is also a nature reserve with a variety of birds, wildlife and rare trees.
Boarstall Duck Decoy
Boarstall
Aylesbury HP18 9UX
England
Boarstall
Aylesbury HP18 9UX
England
Hours
April 5 to August 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 15:30 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Buckinghamshire County Museum has fine collections that portray the local culture and history of Aylesbury. In permanent displays and temporary exhibitions the town's history, which dates back to 571, is revealed. The collections include paintings, drawings, ceramics, textiles that may be featured in varied temporary exhibitions and a permanent display that captures the development of the town.
Buckinghamshire County Museum Service
Church Street
Aylesbury HP20 2QP
England
Church Street
Aylesbury HP20 2QP
England
Hours
March 1 to November 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 4 to February 12
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Quainton Road railway station was built as the furthest outpost of the Metropolitan Line and on the first purpose built (Great Central Railway) Channel Tunnel rail link about 130 years ago. The 35 acre railway centre features a passenger carrying miniature railway as well as a 25,000 sq. ft museum to visit.
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Quainton Road Station
Aylesbury HP22 4BY
England
Quainton Road Station
Aylesbury HP22 4BY
England
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Claydon House
Claydon House (8mi/13km northwest of Aylesbury), seat of the Verney family, dates from the 16th century. Enlarged between 1752 and 1768, some of its rooms boast sumptuous Rococco and New Gothic stucco work. The Chinese Room in particular is worth seeing.
The house also has a Florence Nightingale museum.
All values are in local currency
The house also has a Florence Nightingale museum.
Claydon House
Middle Claydon
Aylesbury MK18 2EY
England
Middle Claydon
Aylesbury MK18 2EY
England
Hours
March 15 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Family | 14.00 |
| Admission Cost | 5.75 |
| Group discounts | 4.75 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 3.50 |
| Child | 2.80 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Kings Head
This National Trust property in Aylesbury dates back to 1450. The King's Head is an old coaching inn which features a large window with fragments of 15th-century glass. The property is currently open as a restaurant and used for functions and special events by the tenant, the King's Head Christian Trust.
King's Head
The Market Square
Aylesbury HP20 1TA
England
The Market Square
Aylesbury HP20 1TA
England
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Princes Risborough Manor House
Princes Risborough Manor House is a National Trust property located near Aylesbury. The 17th C red brick house has a Jacobean oak staircase.
Princes Risborough Manor House
Aylesbury HP17 9AW
England
Aylesbury HP17 9AW
England
Hours
March 22 to October 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 14:30 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 |
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor, 6mi/10km northwest of Aylesbury, was built in 1880-89 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. The house contains a magnificent collection of French furniture, 18th century Gobelin tapestries, Sèvres porcelain and superb paintings, including works by Rubens, Reynolds and Gainsborough. There are also fine manuscripts and a library. The gardens are considered a masterpiece in their own right.
All values are in local currency
Hours
March 23 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Adult | 13.20 |
| Child 16 & under | 9.35 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 5.50 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Wing - Ascott
This National Trust property east of Wing was bought by the de Rothschild family in 1876. It houses a collection of paintings, Oriental porcelain, furniture, and an extensive garden.
All values are in local currency
Hours
March 15 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
May 3 to July 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
August 2 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always opened on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Always closed on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
| Adult | 6.50 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 4.00 |
| Child | 3.25 |
Garden only: 7 May-30 July every Wed and last Sun in each month. Last admission 5 p.m.
Dogs allowed in car park only.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
