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Ashendon Local Website
Visit the Ashendon website for events,
history, actually just about anything relating to Ashendon.
www.ashendon-bucks.co.uk
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Westcott Venture Park
Home to a variety of businesses, if you are visiting the Venture Park and need somewhere to stay,
there is no accommodation closer.
www.westcottventurepark.com
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Waddesdon Manor
Built by Baron Ferdinand de
Rothschild who loved France and French art. This Renaissance-style château
has one of the best collections of French 18th century decorative arts in
the world and outside has some stunning grounds.
www.waddesdon.org.uk
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Notley Tythe Barn
12th Century Barn set in picturesque gardens. The setting for
many weddings and other special events.
www.notleyfarm.co.uk
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The Chilterns
An unspoilt area of rolling chalk hills, splendid forestry,
quiet valleys and lovely villages.
www.chilternsaonb.org
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Bicester Village
Outlet shopping centre selling designer clothes and
accessories.
www.bicestervillage.com
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Roald Dahl Museum
Discover more about Roald Dahl, creator of Willy Wonka's chocolate
factory, Matilda, The BFG and the disgusting Mr and Mrs Twit.
Throughout the year there are activities for children and their
families, as well as a programme of workshops and evening events for adults.
www.roalddahlmuseum.org
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Stowe Landscape Gardens
One of Europe’s most influential landscape gardens. Hidden amongst
spectacular views are over 40 Grade 1 listed monuments and temples.
Something to see and do throughout the seasons with a full calendar of
activities for all ages to enjoy.
Open:
1st March - 29th October 10.30am - 5.30pm Wednesday - Sunday
4th November - 25th February 07. 10.30am - 4.00pm Saturday - Sunday
Open Bank Holidays.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Blenheim Palace
Ancestral stately home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. The Palace was
designed and built by Sir John Vanbrugh, and the park by Capability Brown,
on a grand scale. Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, who is buried in
nearby
www.blenheimpalace.com
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The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
The Centre boasts one of the largest private railway collections in the
country with many steam locomotives. These range from express passanger
types to the humble shunting engine. There is also an impressive collection
of numerous interesting items of rolling stock.
www.bucksrailcentre.org
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The
Gatehangers Inn
The
Gatehangers Inn is ideally placed for a wide variety of places
of interest. During the summer months we are a favourite stop
for wedding parties, and people touring the local villages.
Ring Laura
to book accommodation that is is ideally placed for these venues
and many more. Bed and Breakfast, or end your day's exploration
with a fine meal in our restaurant.
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The
Gatehangers Inn is a pub providing food and accommodation within easy
reach of so many towns and villages in Buckinghamshire and
Oxfordshire. Only a few minutes drive from Aylesbury, Thame and
Bicester, each of which has a main railway line running into
London. The M40 and A41 are close by, though you would not
realise it.
Other towns
and villages that are close by include:
Ambrosden
Brill
Chearsley
Cuddington
Dorton
Grendon Underwood
Haddenham
Long Crendon
Lower Winchendon
Ludgershall
Marsh Gibbon
Nether Winchendon
Oakley
Quainton
Stone
Upper Winchendon
Waddesdon
Westcott
Westcott Venture Park
Wheatley
Worminghall
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