Top Things to do in Buckinghamshire
Top Hotels in Buckinghamshire
- 1. easyHotel Milton Keynes Central
- 2. Hampton by Hilton High Wycombe
- 3. Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central (Xscape) hotel
- 4. Peartree Lodge Waterside
- 5. Mercure Milton Keynes
- 6. Danesfield House Hotel And Spa
- 7. Travelodge High Wycombe Central
- 8. Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes, an IHG Hotel
- 9. The Kings Arms Hotel
- 10. Premier Inn Milton Keynes Theatre District
6 History Museums in Buckinghamshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom including Bucks County Museum, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Amersham Museum, Cowper & Newton Museum, Marlow Museum, Long Crendon Courthouse.
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1. Bucks County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
The County Museum, in the historic heart of Aylesbury, is a fascinating place to visit with an exciting programme of exhibitions and events for all ages.
Reviewed By earthtravelller
Visited the museum to see the World War 1 Hundred Hearts exhibition by the Embroiderers Guild which was amazing. This is the second of these 100 Hearts exhibitions I have visited and they are so well presented and the stories behind them thought provoking. The exhibition had its own room which provided a peaceful back drop to the display. The museum itself is in a lovely old building in the heart of old Aylesbury so it is well worth a walk around the immediate locality and church to appreciate the architecture. The rooms within the museum lend themselves to the display of different items and themes and there is also the Roald Dahl exhibition in an adjacent building so it is easy to while away an hour or two here. Staff were friendly and welcoming, there is a small cafe area and gift shop too.
2. Chiltern Open Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By Maggie-May77
Visited today with a 5 year old and 15 month old for the first time, and it was just lovely. Intended to go for a ‘couple of hours’, ended up being there for six! We had sunshine and just ambled around at our own pace, taking in the well preserved and cared for historic buildings, animals, refreshments on the village green, kids play area and woodland walk with bluebells. Kids loved the freedom to roam in the open spaces and the mixture of things to see. Topped off with really friendly staff and volunteers. A request has already been made by the five year old to return. Thank you COA Museum!
3. Amersham Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By McMahonSydney - London, United Kingdom
We stumbled across the museum by accident, and didn't really have any plans to go in, but the very friendly and welcoming staff enticed us to have a visit, and we were so glad we did! It turned out to be a very pleasant hour or so and one of the highlights of our stay in Amersham! The museum is very interesting - well laid out, informative, with a good balance of history, local insight and visual exhibits. There's some good stuff for children too. The building itself is very old and a story in itself. The best bit for me was the garden - I wasn't expecting one, but it is beautiful! Really nicely looked after and full of herbs, with a plenty of information boards describing the plants and what their medicinal benefits are. If you are ever in Amersham I would highly recommend a visit! I think all local museums would do well to visit the Amersham museum and take a leaf out of their book.
4. Cowper & Newton Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Relive Georgian life in the home of the poet William Cowper, where he used to meet his friend, the preacher and former slave trader John Newton, author of the hymn 'Amazing Grace' Find out about the life and works of both men, including their involvement in the campaign to abolish the slave trade. A visit to the Museum also includes the Gardens and Three Hares Art Gallery.
Reviewed By mjsohn84 - Greater London, United Kingdom
Lovely place to visit in Olney. The team have worked hard to make the gardens and museum Covid safe. Great to learn so much more about Cowper and Newton and their ministry in the area that has impacted so many lives over the years. Great fun for all ages and lots of interesting things to see and learn about. Would recommend visiting when you're in the area.
5. Marlow Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
The Marlow Museum is located by Pound Lane car park, by the entrance to the Court Garden Leisure Centre, Higginson Park at the river end of Marlow Town Centre. Please visit the website for the current opening hours. The museum features an interesting selection of displays and exhibits, giving an insight into the history of Marlow. Admission is free.
Reviewed By Beelzebubblensqueak
A cultural gem that ought not to be one of Marlow's 'best-kept secrets' What I find truly extraordinary about this small, but significant local cultural centre, is that it receives no funding whatsoever from the Marlow Town Council, in the immediate proximity of whose grand offices it is situated. Instead, it is dependent entirely upon voluntary contributions by the public and is run entirely by volunteers. If I were a town councillor, I'd feel shamed each time I passed by the Marlow Museum. And what a little gem this is! Alongside more permanent displays relating to Marlow history, the museum regularly hosts exhibitions about more specific topics. Earlier this year I twice visited a superb exhibition devoted to the history of nearby Marlow Bottom. This was clearly a major project and the wealth of detail on display spoke of much diligent research by a dedicated team of volunteers. There was far too much to take in on a single visit, so it was a real pleasure to find an accompanying brochure was available to buy. The current exhibition, 'Marlow Then & Now' also looks most interesting, although I have not yet visited it. It's a shame that the Marlow Museum's complete dependence upon voluntary helpers means that it is restricted to opening only on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays at set times. I trust local schools are aware of the museum; it would make a great place for school visits, still more so with child-friendly commentaries by the knowledgeable volunteers. I wish I had known of the Marlow Museum earlier, but now it's on my radar I plan to visit on a more frequent basis. Such a cultural centre, staffed by helpful and friendly volunteers, really deserves to be located in larger premises - perhaps inside Marlow Town Council's own Court Garden building. Now, there's a thought for any progressive councillor reading this review ...
6. Long Crendon Courthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
