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Things to see in Beaconsfield (United Kingdom): 102 places and when to go
Beaconsfield is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 102 places in and around it, mainly Nature (46), Wildlife (43), History (26). The best known are Cliveden, West Wycombe Park and Maidenhead Railway Bridge. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.6138, -0.6448
- Places
- 102 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (46) · Wildlife (43) · History (26) · Temples (10) · Museums and art (10) · Architecture (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 20 km as the crow flies
What to see in Beaconsfield
The places in and around Beaconsfield, 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.
- ClivedenCountry house in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK6.9 km
- West Wycombe ParkCountry house in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK11 km
- Maidenhead Railway BridgeRailway bridge in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England11 km
- Marlow BridgeBridge over the River Thames in England10 km
- Chesham MosqueMosque in Buckinghamshire, England11 km
- Bray Film StudiosFormer film and television production complex in UK14 km
- Roald Dahl Museum and Story CentreBiographical museum in Great Missenden, England, United Kingdom11 km
- BekonscotOldest original model village in the world, located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom3 m
- Desborough CastleHillfort in Buckinghamshire9.4 km
- Hughenden ManorGrade I listed country house in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England, UK8.7 km
- Bulstrode ParkGrade II* listed park and garden in Buckinghamshire, England, UK5.6 km
- Chalfont ViaductRailway viaduct in south-east England, built in 19068.4 km
- CoppinsCountry house in Buckinghamshire, England14 km
- Denham Country ParkPark in the United Kingdom12 km
- Dorney CourtGrade I listed historic house museum in South Bucks, United Kingdom12 km
- Hedsor HouseMansion in Hedsor in Buckinghamshire, England, UK6.3 km
- Holy Rood Church, WatfordCatholic church in Watford, UK18 km
- Stoke Park, BuckinghamshireCountry estate in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England, UK9.3 km
- Taplow CourtVictorian house in Buckinghamshire, England9.8 km
- Bisham AbbeyMonastic and manorial complex11 km
- Chenies Manor HouseGrade I listed historic house museum in Chiltern, United Kingdom10 km
- Chiltern Open Air MuseumMuseum in the Chiltern Hills, United Kingdom7.7 km
- Cippenham MoatRemains of a 13th Century Royal Palace created by King Henry III12 km
- Colne Valley ViaductRailway viaduct in Harefield, London Borough of Hillingdon, England, UK11 km
And the other 78, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Cookham Bridge
- History: Disraeli Monument, Hall Barn, Hampden House, Harleyford Manor, Milton's Cottage, Munden House, St Michael's, Chenies, Taplow Barrow, Welders House, Wycombe Museum, Dashwood Mausoleum
- Nature: Gomm Valley, Hellfire Caves, Bisham Woods, Bray Pit, Braywick Park, Burnham Beeches, Chairborough Road, Chorleywood Common, Chorleywood House Estate, Cocksherd Wood, Denham Lock Wood, Dews Farm Sand Pits, Frays Farm Meadows, Frogmore Meadows, Gomm's Wood, Haymill Valley, Holtspur Bank, Langley Park, Buckinghamshire, Littleworth Common, Long Grove Wood, Millfield Wood, Northmoor Hill Wood, Old Park Wood Nature Reserve, Prestwood Local Nature Reserve, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Sands Bank, Stoke Common, Warren Nature Reserve, The Withey Beds, Uxbridge Alderglade, Broadwater Lake Nature Reserve, Buttler's Hangings, Church Wood, Funges Meadow, Grove Wood, Hardings Row Millenium Nature Reserve, Harefield Place Nature Reserve, Holtspur Bottom Butterfly Reserve, Homefield Wood, Munces Wood & Kimbers Copse, Pondwicks Community Orchard and Nature Area, The Old Brick Works, Pinkneys Green, Waring's Field
- Museums and art: Maidenhead Heritage Centre, Stanley Spencer Gallery, Amersham Museum, High Wycombe Chair Making Museum, Heath Robinson Museum, Slough Museum
- Temples: St John's Church, Watford, St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe, St Martin's Church, Ruislip, St Mary's Church, Chesham, St Paul's Church, West Wycombe, Stanborough Park Church, Church of St Botolph, Bradenham
- Food and drink: Rebellion Beer Company, Fisher's Brewing Company, Harrow & Hope Ltd
- Hiking: Chilterns Heritage Trail, Chiltern Heritage Trail Temporary Diversion, South Bucks Way, The Chiltern Way Berkshire Loop
- With kids: Odds Farm Park
- Stargazing: SWHAS Observatory
- Hot springs: Westhorpe Watersports
When to go to Beaconsfield
The best time to visit Beaconsfield 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 not8:05
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:24
- JulBest time15:59
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:32
- DecPossible7:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. In April, 101 of the 102 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 Beaconsfield
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 20 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
- Chertsey104 places25 km
- Reading, Berkshire90 places28 km
- Aylesbury40 places29 km
- Luton110 places33 km
- London980 places38 km
- Broxbourne68 places43 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Beaconsfield?
The best known: Cliveden, West Wycombe Park, Maidenhead Railway Bridge, Marlow Bridge, Chesham Mosque. In all, 102 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Beaconsfield?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36.
How do you get to Beaconsfield?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 20 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Beaconsfield as the destination and these 102 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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