Buckingham UK
The Green Heart of England
A lovely market town to visit, shop and walk around
About Buckingham UK
Buckingham UK, the town
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, UK today is a vibrant small market town which has the river Great Ouse winding it’s way through the town centre. Buckingham is characterised by a fine array of Georgian buildings and the Old Gaol which sits dominantly in the centre of the town. One of it’s best features are it’s large green spaces (one of which is called the Heartlands) near the town centre and also many of roads are tree lined making it a very green town. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, is located in the rural North of Buckinghamshire and can really be described as being the Green Heart of England.
Buckingham is an ideal place to visit for a day, drop in for an hour or two while en-route to other tourist locations or to stay longer while using it as a base to visit the many attractions nearby or enjoy walking the extensive footpath network. As you will see, there are numerous places to eat, drink, shop and stay in Buckingham. Buckingham is easily accessible from many parts of the country via excellent road links.
Buckingham is home to Britain’s first modern independent University, the town also enjoys close links to the internationally famous Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit and the magnificent Stowe Landscape Gardens. Beneath the gentle exterior of this unspoilt town lies a fascinating history which helps to explain why the name of Buckingham is famous the world over.
Eating or drinking in Buckingham
If you are looking for a light snack or a tasty meal then Buckingham has a fine selection of public houses, restaurants and cafes. There is free car parking in the town centre, making Buckingham an ideal stop-off point on your tour of the area, or for a day visit.
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Where to stay in Buckingham
Hotel accommodation is available in the town centre and on the edge of the town, and there are several guest houses in the locality.
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