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The Anglican Parish Church at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley

in the county of Derbyshire

Recommended Towns & Villages near Princes Risborough

Lions at Bledlow Pub

Bledlow (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW)

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...

Wendover

Wendover (68 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE)

Wendover, is a spacious town and situated amidst beautiful open countryside...

Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.

Haddenham (13 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW)

This is a large sprawling village in the heart of picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside. The village has a long history, it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book and later, at.....

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Great Missenden

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)

Lying in a favoured position within the sweep of the glorious Chilterns, Great Missenden is an attractive village of charm and character, and was the home to Roald Dahl who wrote many of his best loved stories there...

The Bird Cage Pub, Thame

Thame (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W)

Thame is an ancient market town whose charter was granted by Wulfhere, King of Mercia. It was later mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1087 and has a parish church built during.....

King`s Head Passage

Aylesbury (19 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction N)

Aylesbury is the county town of Buckinghamshire, taking over the mantle from the town of Buckingham during the 16th century. Aylesbury is a very busy vibrant town, situated at.....

A picture of Hughenden Manor

High Wycombe (10 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SE)

The largest town in Buckinghamshire county, and once famous for its thriving chair making industry, High Wycombe is the only town in the world that weighs its Mayors, which is a.....

House in Long Crendon, Bucks

Long Crendon (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)

Long Crendon is a picture postcard village of thatched cottages hung with rich foliage strung out through a myriad of winding leafy lanes. It has a history stretching back to.....

St Bartholomew Church

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S)

The small picturesque village of Fingest is set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It has a wonderful church which dates from the early Norman period and which has a rare tower.....

Turville

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)

This village is noted for its numerous appearances in memorable televisions shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Midsomer Murders. Turville is the quintessential English.....

Grand Union Canal Tring, Hertfordshire

Tring (64 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)

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...

Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Amersham (27 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction E)

Amersham is one of those towns where with one cast of the eye, you immediately know that this is a place with a long history for around the broad High Street is a mixture of fine.....

Great Haseley, Oxfordshire.

Great Haseley (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction W)

Great Haseley is a picturesque village in South Oxfordshire, about 4.5 miles from the market town of Thame. It has many listed buildings and thatched stone cottages. The name is.....

The Stag and Huntsman at Hambleden

Hambleden (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction S)

Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church...

Marlow, Buckinghamshire - August 2006.

Marlow (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction S)

Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames...

Aldbury, Hertfordshire.

Aldbury (41 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hertfordshire (11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction NE)

Lying on the edge of the Chiltern Hills this is one of the counties most attractive villages...

On the Canal

Berkhamsted (18 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E)

With so much to see and experience this fascinating little town makes the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend away from it all...

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Beaconsfield (18 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE)

On arrival in Beaconsfield you are immediately struck by the spaciousness of its wide streets and the wonderful show of Victorian buildings and houses in the main street...

Cottage in Nettlebed, seen in 'Midsomer Murders' detective series

Nettlebed (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW)

Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire...

Red Kite, near Ewelme, Oxon.

Ewelme (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)

Ewelme is a quiet place particularly noted for its historic parish church...

Recommended attractions near Princes Risborough

Coombe Hill, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Coombe Hill (4 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)

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West Wycombe Park (National Trust)

West Wycombe Park (4 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)

Perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, surrounding a neo-classical mansion...

Hughenden Manor

Hughenden Manor (21 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE)

This was the home of Benjamin Disraeli(1804-81) who lived here with his wife from 1848 until his death in 1881. The couple loved.....

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire.

Long Crendon Courthouse (2 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW)

Long Crendon is a beautiful Buckinghamshire village which is possibly best know for its stunning 15th century Courthouse, given.....

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor (92 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)

Creator of Waddesdon, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, who was a great fan of France and its arts, together with his french.....

Quainton Railway Museum, Quainton, Near Aylesbury, Bucks.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (9 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NW)

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Quainton Windmill and Stone cross, Quainton, Buckinghamshire.

Quainton Windmill (8 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction N)

The Tallest Windmill in Buckinghamshire..

Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village (56 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction SE)

For many the idyll of rural life as it was in the 1930's has gone forever, but it's charm can be re-discovered at Bekonscot Model.....

Side view of the main building at Fawley Court, Henley on Thames

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction S)

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A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction SW)

Nuffield Place is the former home (1933-63) of Lord Nuffield who was the founder of Morris Motors. The house is a rare survival.....

Ascott House the Dutch garden

Ascott House (3 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)

This stunningly beautiful house began life in the 17th-century as a small timber-framed black and white farmhouse. It was.....

Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SE)

This great house built for the Dukes of Buckinghamshire in the 1850's by Charles Barry overlooks the lovely wooded banks of the.....

A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction S)

This is a magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed church hall. Its timber-framing is typical of the late medieval period, and.....

The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)

Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include.....

Claydon House in Middle Claydon, nr Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.

Claydon House (5 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction N)

Claydon House was built by the 2nd Earl Verney in the middle of the 18th-century, on land which had belonged to his family since.....

Distant views of Cowley, Oxfordshire.

Shotover Country Park (52 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction W)

Shotover Country Park covers 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill, and is very popular with walkers, joggers, dog.....

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (36 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE)

Where better to go for a great family day out than the zoo. Here, at Whipsnade, under the great open sky you can enjoy the.....

A picture of Dorchester Abbey

Dorchester Abbey (14 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction W)

The wonderful abbey church of St.Peter and St.Paul has a history stretching back to the year 634, but the church we see today.....

Home of C.S. Lewis

The Kilns (23 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction W)

C S Lewis' former home known today throughout the world as the Kilns was built in 1922. The area surrounding it was in fact a.....

Dorney Court, near Windsor, Buckinghamshire.

Dorney Court (1 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction SE)

Dorney Court is unusual in that it has passed by direct descent, father to son, through 13 generations of the Palmer family in.....


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