High Wycombe Attractions
High Wycombe (pop. 59,000), in a narrow valley in the Chilterns, has many furniture factories.
The market on High Street has been in operation since Medieval times while the town centre in High Wycombe was renovated to cater to arcades and well-known shops. Rye Park offers a swimming pool and plenty of green space, which is particularly popular in summer months.
The market on High Street has been in operation since Medieval times while the town centre in High Wycombe was renovated to cater to arcades and well-known shops. Rye Park offers a swimming pool and plenty of green space, which is particularly popular in summer months.
All Saints Parish Church
The large parish church of All Saints, in the center of High Wycombe, dates from the 13th century but has been much rebuilt and restored.
Art Gallery and Museum
The Art Gallery and Museum contains an interesting collection of furniture and tools.
Wycombe's local history is intertwined with chair making. The town grew into a major chairmaking center in the 1800s. The displays at the High Wycombe Museum highlight the chairmaking industry and offer valuable insight into the social history of the town.
Wycombe's local history is intertwined with chair making. The town grew into a major chairmaking center in the 1800s. The displays at the High Wycombe Museum highlight the chairmaking industry and offer valuable insight into the social history of the town.
High Wycombe Local History and Chair Museum
Castle Hill House
Priory Avenue
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Castle Hill House
Priory Avenue
High Wycombe HP11 2DX
England
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed 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 )
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Blue Max Movie Aircraft Museum (closed)
This museum closed permanently in mid October 2007.
Opened in 1992, this museum highlights its aircraft movie and TV careers in 'Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines' and many other productions.
Of particular note is a Fokker E III replica and a Morane N, also a replica.
Opened in 1992, this museum highlights its aircraft movie and TV careers in 'Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines' and many other productions.
Of particular note is a Fokker E III replica and a Morane N, also a replica.
Bradenham Village
Bradenham Village is located near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. It features a 17th-century manor house which was once the home of Isaac D'Israeli, father of Benjamin Disraeli. There are numerous paths leading out through the surrounding countryside.
Buckingham Heritage Trust / Bradenham Village
c/o Old Gaol Museum
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c/o Old Gaol Museum
Buckingham MK18 1EN
England
Guildhall
The handsome 18th century Guildhall (1757) in High Wycombe was renovated by Robert Adam in 1761.
Hughenden Manor
Hughenden Manor (1.5 mi/2km north of High Wycombe) was the home of Benjamin Disraeli, one of the British Empire's greatest statesmen and a gifted novelist. He died in the house, which still contains much of his furniture, books and other memorabilia, and is buried in the local churchyard.
All values are in local currency
Hughenden Manor
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High Wycombe HP14 4LA
England
Hours
March 1 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 6 to December 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
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 | 17.50 |
| Adult | 7.00 |
| Group discounts | 5.50 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 2.90 |
| Child | 2.70 |
Parking
Free
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
Market Hall
The handsome 18th century Market Hall in High Wycombe was renovated by Robert Adam in 1761.
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