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About Whitchurch

This village was the home of Jan Struther, poet and Novelist, whose book provided the inspiration for the evocative war-time film Mrs. Miniver, starring Greer Garson. It was an Oscar winning film centred around English middle class country life at the beginning of the Second World War. Immensely watchable, it is a film with many tender moments, I have seen it countless times and always find it very moving.

Whitchurch has many picturesque old buildings, the fact that painter Rex Whistler lived here is indicative of the outstanding charm of the place. An 11th-century castle once stood here but now all traces have vanished. The oldest property in Whitchurch is the 15th-century Priory, a beautiful brick, stone and timber building which was once the home of Jan Struther but is now an interesting, luxury hotel. Market Hill curves delightfully towards Castle Lane is lined with several cottages of merit including some with thickly thatched roofs, hiding little dormer windows.

The church of St.John the Evangelist is in a quiet churchyard setting where lie the graves of noted villagers. The church has a beautiful sundial adorning its strong Norman tower. It has a cool interior with many reminders of its ancient past.

Wherever you wander in this lovely tranquil village you will find something of interest, whether it be the buildings, one of the lovely trees or, a grass verge in a leafy lane full of delicate wild flowers. Whitchurch, offers everything from showpiece architecture to the simplest of experiences. It is a place to terry for a while and from which you will gather cherished memories.

Places to visit include: Waddeston Manor (NT), Aylesbury Museum, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Pulpit Hill Nature Reserve, Whipsnade Zoo, Tree Cathedral or take a trip on the River Thames at Aylesbury.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Whitchurch

Quainton Windmill	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Waddesdon Manor	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Winslow Hall	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Ascott House	(5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Claydon House	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Mentmore Towers	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Calvert Jubilee Nature Reserve	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Stockgrove Country Park	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Bletchley Park	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Coombe Hill	(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Chilterns Gateway Centre	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Long Crendon Courthouse	(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Old Gaol Museum	(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Woburn Abbey	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Whitchurch

Aylesbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction S)
Aylesbury is the county town of Buckinghamshire, taking over the mantle from the town of Buckingham during the 16th...
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Wing, in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E)
Wing has a long history, it was recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and people passing through here en-route for famous Ascott...
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Winslow, in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NW)
The town lies in an outstanding position amid attractive agricultural countryside in the Vale of Aylesbury.
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Middle Claydon, in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW)
This genteel place is famous for the great house that has connections with Florence Nightingale.
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Haddenham, in the county of Buckinghamshire (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)
This is a large sprawling village in the heart of picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside. The village has a long history,...
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Bletchley, in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE)
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Wendover, in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE)
Wendover, is a spacious town and situated amidst beautiful open countryside.
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Tring, in the county of Hertfordshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE)
Tring lies on the Ridgeway Path close to the waters of the River Thame, it is bordered on one side by the Chilterns, a range of dense wooded hills which span an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Goring in the Thames valley and Dunstable downs.
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Long Crendon, a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW)
Long Crendon is a picture postcard village of thatched cottages hung with rich foliage strung out through a myriad of winding...
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Buckingham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NW)
Said to have been founded by 'Bucca' leader of the first Anglo Saxon settlers during the 7th century AD, and declared the county...
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Princes Risborough, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction S)
An exquisite feature of the town is the Norman Church of St.Mary, the church shows restoration work from the 13th and 14th centuries and a modern spire built during the early part of the 20th century.
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Thame, in the county of Oxfordshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
Thame is an ancient market town whose charter was granted by Wulfhere, King of Mercia. It was later mentioned in the Doomsday...
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Horsenden, in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction S)
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Milton Keynes, in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction N)
Of interest to visitors to the town is Milton Keynes Museum, this preserves the history of the town and its area from the early 19th century through to the present day.
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Bledlow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction S)
This is one of Buckinghamshire most attractive villages. Anyone visiting the area could be forgiven for thinking they had seen it somewhere before because the village has been the setting for scenes in the T.V. drama Midsommer Murders. Take a close look at the Church of The Holy Trinity - in one episode this became St.Michael's church.
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Nearby travel help

Aylesbury Station	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction S)
Stoke Mandeville Station	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction S)
M1 Junction 14	(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NE)
M1 Junction 13	(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NE)
London Luton Airport	(19.8 miles, 31.9 km, direction E)
London Heathrow Airport	(32.5 miles, 52.4 km, direction SE)
Whitchurch to London	(39.8 miles, 64.0 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Whitchurch

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Whitchurch center
The Lion Waddesdon	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SW)
Holiday Inn Garden Court Aylesbury	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction S)
The Bell Hotel	(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW)
The Three Horseshoes	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)
Horwood House	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction N)
The Swan Hotel	(7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction E)
Rose & Crown Hotel	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)
Campanile Milton Keynes - Fenny Stratford	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
Best Western Buckingham Hotel	(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW)
Pendley Manor	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)
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