Buckingham UK
The Green Heart of England
A lovely market town to visit, shop and walk around
Things To Do In and Around Buckingham UK
In Buckingham UK
Buckingham UK is a great place for just walking around the town admiring the old buildings, river and enjoying the green spaces or walking the extensive footpath network in and around town. You can mooch around the variety of small specialist shops, the markets (on Tuesdays and Saturdays), enjoy a snack or a full meal in the many eating places or have a drink at the many pubs which cater for all tastes. The main attraction in the town is the Old Gaol, which is worth visiting.
Time your visit right and you will be able to enjoy taking part in the Summer Festival, listen (free of charge) to the Band Jam, or enjoy the taking a fairground ride in the middle of town at one of the Charter Fair weekends.
At the weekends there is normally a film being shown at The Film Place (and occasionally mid week). There are also plenty of other events organised throughout the year – just check the Local Events page in the “What’s on” section of the website. The University of Buckingham concerts and open lectures are popular.
Around Buckingham UK
There is interesting countryside to explore and many attractive villages nearby. You will be spoilt for choice if you enjoy walking.
Buckingham’s central location makes it an ideal base for a touring holiday or somewhere to stop en-route to other major tourist places. It is ideally located for easy access of a number of nearby market towns and, for the dedicated shopaholic and theatre-goer, is less than half an hour from Milton Keynes.
There are many major attractions that can be easily reached from Buckingham by road. Further details on specific attractions can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre (Tel (01280) 823020).
