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Things to see in Aylesbury (United Kingdom): 40 places and when to go
Aylesbury is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), Wildlife (15), Museums and art (6). The best known are Chequers, Waddesdon Manor and Halton House. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.805, -0.9338
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · Wildlife (15) · Museums and art (6) · History (5) · Hiking (4) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 50 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aylesbury
The places in and around Aylesbury, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ChequersCountry house in Buckinghamshire, England, UK13 km
- Waddesdon ManorGrade I listed country house in Buckinghamshire, England, UK4.2 km
- Halton HouseCountry house in the Chiltern Hills above the village of Halton in Buckinghamshire, England, UK15 km
- Coombe Hill, BuckinghamshireHill in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK13 km
- Dinton CastleCastle located just north of the village of Dinton, in Buckinghamshire, England, UK3.0 km
- Buckinghamshire Railway CentreOperational railway museum6.5 km
- Roald Dahl Children's GalleryChildren's museum in Aylesbury, England8.3 km
- Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, WaddesdonChurch in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK3.2 km
- Whiteleaf CrossHill figure in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK12 km
- Brill WindmillWindmill in Aylesbury Vale, United Kingdom8.6 km
- Brush Hill Local Nature ReserveLocal nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England12 km
- Discover Bucks MuseumMuseum in Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom8.3 km
- Cuttle BrookStream in the UK7.5 km
- Haddenham MuseumPrivate, Local History and Rural Life Museum in Buckinghamshire, England3.8 km
- Lodge Hill, BuckinghamshireProtected area in Buckinghamshire, England13 km
- Long Crendon Courthouse15th-century building in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK5.0 km
- Muswell Hill, BuckinghamshireGeological site in England9.9 km
- Oakley Hill nature reserveUK nature reserve13 km
- Quainton WindmillHistoric windmill in Quainton, England7.9 km
- SnakemoorLocal nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England3.8 km
- Thame MuseumMuseum in Thame, England, United Kingdom7.0 km
- Whiteleaf HillLocal nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England12 km
- XT Brewing CompanyBrewery based in Long Crendon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK4.0 km
- Bacombe Hill Local Nature ReserveProtected area13 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Bernwood Jubilee Way, North Bucks Way, Outer Aylesbury Ring, Shakespeare's Way
- Nature: Calvert Jubilee Nature Reserve, Chinnor Hill Nature Reserve, Finmere Wood, Grangelands and The Rifle Range, Pulpit Hill Nature Reserve, Rushbeds Wood, The Egyptian Seat, Upper Ray Meadows, Weston Turville Reservoir
- With kids: RSPB Kingsbrook Meadows
- Food and drink: The Chiltern Brewery, Vale Brewery
When to go to Aylesbury
The best time to visit Aylesbury is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Aylesbury
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Milton Keynes35 places29 km
- Beaconsfield102 places29 km
- Luton110 places36 km
- Reading, Berkshire90 places37 km
- Manor Road24 places38 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aylesbury?
The best known: Chequers, Waddesdon Manor, Halton House, Coombe Hill, Buckinghamshire, Dinton Castle. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aylesbury?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Aylesbury?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 50 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aylesbury as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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