Places of Interest

Today, Buckingham is a  vibrant market town, characterised by its many fine Georgian buildings and the Old Goal which dominates the market square. The town boasts an enviable array of small specialist boutiques, antique shops and a thriving weekly market. However below the surface of this small town, is a fascinating history, which explains why the name Buckingham is known the world over. Whether you visit for an hour on your way to another destination or spend an entire weekend in the town, you are sure to find something of interest.

The Old Gaol
This iconic landmark was built in 1748 to house the town prisoners. Built in the style of a castle, it dominates the market square and is now a museum which houses a series of fascinating displays including one dedicated to Flora Thompson, author of Lark Rise to Candleford

Stowe House & Landscaped Gardens
Stowe House is the principle temple in the world famous landscaped gardens. The house itself features amongst other things, 8 magnificent State Rooms, decorated in the neo classical style. There are over 40 temples within the grounds, laid out amongst a breathtaking array of lakes and valleys.

Chantry Chapel
Built as a hospital before the beginning of the 13th Century, the Chantry Chapel is the oldest building in Buckinghamshire and features an impressive Norman door.

Travel slightly further afield and you will be amazed at the historic richness of North Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor
30 minutes from The Buckingham Hotel is Waddesdon Manor built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his extensive collection of art treasures. The landscaped gardens are still considered to be some of the finest in England.

Boarstall Tower
Just 20 minutes from Buckingham stands Boarstall Tower, the oldest surviving military building in Buckinghamshire. This fortified gatehouse to a long destroyed estate still bears scars from the English Civil War, clearly seen on its exterior walls.