The town of High Wycombe grew up during the 18th and 19th centuries as a centre of the furniture industry and was known as 'the furniture capital of England'. The wide High Street of mostly Georgian buildings is dominated at its western end by the Little Market House, known locally as the 'Pepperpot'. High Wycombe PlusBus tickets can be used on buses to West Wycombe and Hughenden.
TI Library. Tel. 01494 421892.
High Wycombe is in the Chilterns AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), a range of chalk hills north-west of London. The area is popular for walking with beautiful countryside, great views and picturesque villages.
www.chilternsaonb.org | www.visitchilterns.co.uk
www.chilternsociety.org.uk including free walks leaflets
An 18th century house containing displays exploring the history of the local area, including
a gallery devoted to furniture. Art gallery. The gardens contain the remains of a medieval Motte.
Events and activities programme. Café. Admission free.
Open TWThF & Sun 1100-1530.
www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
The country home of the Victorian Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli. Much of his furniture, books and
pictures remain. The gardens have been recreated from the colourful designs of his wife. Parkland and woodland walks. Restaurant.
Open Mar-Oct, Daily 1000-1700, House from 1100. Nov-Feb, see website.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus 300 from Bus Station (½ mile from Rail Station) to entrance drive
(watch for NT sign), 8 minutes journey. M-S every 20 minutes, Sun & BH hourly.
High Wycombe PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey.
Operated by Arriva.
A fine rococo landscape garden created in the mid 18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the
Dilettanti Society and the Hellfire Club. The lavishly decorated house has Palmyrene ceilings, with pictures,
furniture and sculpture dating from the time of Sir Francis.
Open Jun-Aug (also Apr-May, Grounds only), MTWThSu 1400-1700.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus 40 from Bus Station (½ mile from Rail Station)
to West Wycombe Swan, 8 minutes journey. M-S hourly, Sun & BH 2-hourly.
High Wycombe PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey.
Operated by Red Rose Travel.
An attractive Chilterns village with cottages and inns dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
There are fine views from the hill which is surmounted by an Iron Age hill fort and formed part of the
original landscape design of West Wycombe Park. The Church and Dashwood Mausoleum on the hill do not
belong to the National Trust.
Open at all times.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus see West Wycombe Park above.
Supposedly of ancient origin the caves were extended in the 1740's by
Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the notorious Hellfire Club which met in the Caves.
Long winding passages through the chalk lead deep underground for over ½ mile
through the Banqueting Hall to the Inner Temple. Chambers contain scenes depicting
members of the Hellfire Club. Café.
Open FSSu 1100-1630.
www.hellfirecaves.co.uk
Bus see West Wycombe Park above.
