- Heritage

Chiltern Open Air Museum

A museum of historic…

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…

Ford End Watermill

The Watermill,…

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…

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…

Wycombe Museum

Set…

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.…

Basing House

Ruins, covering…

Eling Tide Mill

Visit one of the only Tide Mills…

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…