- Heritage

Chiltern Open Air Museum

A museum of historic buildings showing their original uses including a blacksmith’s forge, stables, barns etc…

Cowper & Newton Museum

Once the home of 18th century poet and letter writer William Cowper and now containing furniture, paintings and personal belongings of both Cowper and his ex-slave trader friend, Rev John Newton (author of "Amazing Grace"). Attractions include two peaceful gardens and Cowper’s restored summerhouse. Costume gallery, important collection of bobbin lace, and local history displays, from dinosaur bones to WW2…

Ford End Watermill

The Watermill, a listed building, was recorded in 1616 but is probably much older…

John Milton's Cottage

Grade I listed 16th century cottage where John Milton lived and completed ‘Paradise Lost’ and started ‘Paradise Regained’. Four ground floor museum rooms contain important first editions of John Milton’s 17th century poetry and prose works. Amongst many unique items on display is the portrait of John Milton by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Well stocked, attractive cottage garden, listed by English Heritage…

Wotton House

The Capability Brown Pleasure Grounds at Wotton, currently undergoing restoration, are related to the Stowe gardens, both belonging to the Grenville family when Brown laid out the Wotton grounds between 1750 and 1767. A series of man-made features on the 3 mile circuit include bridges, follies and statues…

Wycombe Museum

Set in historic Castle Hill House and surrounded by peaceful and attractive gardens…

Jane Austen's House

17th century house where Jane Austen wrote or revised her six great novels. Contains many items associated with her and her family, documents and letters, first editions of the novels, pictures, portraits and furniture. Recreated Historic kitchen. Pleasant garden, suitable for picnics. Bakehouse with brick oven and wash tub, Jane’s donkey carriage. Learning Centre…

Basing House

Ruins, covering 10 acres, of huge Tudor palace. Recent recreation of Tudor formal garden…

Eling Tide Mill

Visit one of the only Tide Mills in the world producing flour daily in a 900 year old tradition…

Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

HHA/Christie’s Garden of the Year 2001. A spectacular 200-acre woodland garden showcasing the world famous Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, camellias, rare trees and plants. Enchanting river walk, ponds and cascades. Daffodil Meadow, Rock and Heather Gardens, exotic plantings and herbaceous borders ensure year-round interest. Superb autumn colour, with National Collection of Nyssa and Oxydendrum. The Steam Railway enchants visitors of all ages, passing through a Summer Garden, and featuring a bridge, tunnel and viaduct. Licensed for Civil weddings in three venues on site. Excellent Restaurant and Tearooms, and open air Tea Garden…