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Zig Zag path leading down to Highcliffe beach, Highcliffe, Dorset

Highcliffe

in the county of Dorset

Prysten House

Plymouth

in the county of Devon

Picture of the Priory Church, Leominster, Herefordshire -  (Taken by Joe Thompson 2007)

Leominster

in the county of Herefordshire

Recommended Towns & Villages near Stokenchurch

Turville

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (3.2 miles, 5.2 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.....

Fingest Church

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (3.2 miles, 5.2 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.....

Holy Trinity Church, Bledlow

Bledlow (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)

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...

Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough (5 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NE)

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...

Hambleden Lock

Hambleden (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 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...

A picture of Hughenden Manor

High Wycombe (10 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)

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.....

The Bird Cage Pub, Thame

Thame (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)

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.....

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

Nettlebed (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)

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

Tomb of Alice de la Pole in St. Mary's Church, Ewelme

Ewelme (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW)

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

Marlow, Buckinghamshire - August 2006

Marlow (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)

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

Haddenham

Haddenham (13 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N)

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.....

The Lock Henley on Thames

Henley on Thames (158 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)

Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta...

Great Haseley, Oxfordshire

Great Haseley (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)

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.....

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Great Missenden

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 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...

Long Crendon

Long Crendon (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 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.....

Wendover

Wendover (68 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NE)

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

Dorchester-On-Thames, the plate near the Abbey

Dorchester-on-Thames (74 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)

This is a delightful village set beside the River Thames at a point where the historic river is joined by the lesser known River Thame. The village is renowned for its Abbey.....

Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels

Beaconsfield (18 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)

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...

Aylesbury

Aylesbury (19 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 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.....

Thatched cottages in the centre of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)

This gorgeous little village set in a hollow beneath Whittington Clumps is revered as the home of Doctor Edward Bach, creator of the celebrated Bach Flower Remedies used in homeopathic treatments...

Recommended attractions near Stokenchurch

West Wycombe Park (National Trust)

West Wycombe Park (4 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E)

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

Hughenden Manor

Hughenden Manor (21 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)

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.....

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

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction S)

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A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 11.9 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.....

The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)

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

A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.5 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.....

Coombe Hill, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Coombe Hill (4 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)

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Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire.

Long Crendon Courthouse (2 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NW)

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

Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village (56 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)

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.....

Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.4 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 Dorchester Abbey

Dorchester Abbey (14 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.5 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.....

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor (92 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction N)

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

Distant views of Cowley, Oxfordshire.

Shotover Country Park (52 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW)

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

Quainton Railway Museum, Quainton, Near Aylesbury, Bucks.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (9 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction N)

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Home of C.S. Lewis

The Kilns (23 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction NW)

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)

(14.6 miles, 23.4 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.....

Quainton Windmill and Stone cross, Quainton, Buckinghamshire.

Quainton Windmill (8 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction N)

The Tallest Windmill in Buckinghamshire..

'Day Out With Thomas' at Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

Didcot Railway Centre (39 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives in the engine shed, signalling displays, Brunels's.....

A picture of Botanic Gardens of Oxford

Botanic Gardens of Oxford (7 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction W)

Situated on the banks of the River Cherwell is the peaceful settings of the beautiful Botanic Gardens of Oxford. The gardens are.....

Abingdon Abbey - July 2009

Abingdon Abbey (16 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction W)

Abingdon Abbey was founded in 675 and demolished following Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. During the life of the.....


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