North Buckinghamshire Area Guide

Owing to the thriving towns of Bicester and Aylesbury, together with the booming economy of Milton Keynes, North Buckinghamshire is growing in stature and desirability.

The area is steeped in history and enjoys beautiful undulating countryside, perfect for local families and commuters alike.

North Buckinghamshire is home of:

Bicester Retail Village

Property Types

The most popular properties are within easy reach of the market towns and on the outskirts of local villages.

As an area known for its equestrian pursuits, land and ancillary buildings are in particular demand.

History of North Buckinghamshire

Battling Saxons and Danes

The county town, Buckingham, literally ‘meadow of Bucca’s people’’, is said to have been founded by Bucca, leader of the first German settlers in the 7th century.

The first settlement was located near the present day university and between the 7th and 11th centuries, it regularly changed hands between the Saxons and the Danes and ultimately received its charter from Queen Mary in 1554.

Markets and gardens

The town is centred on the historic market place and contains many 18th century buildings. The gardens at Stowe School House, designed by Capability Brown, are one of the area’s biggest attractions.

Places of Interest

Stowe School House & Gardens (A422 westbound)
Buckingham MK18
United Kingdom

Waddesdon Manor
Aylesbury, HP18 0JH
United Kingdom
01296 653226‎

Silverstone Race Track
PO Box 140
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 4YU
United Kingdom
Office: +44 (0) 1869 350003
www.fmcghospitality.com/page1.html

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton
Quainton Road Station
Quainton
near Aylesbury
Bucks
HP22 4BY
01296 655720
www.bucksrailcentre.org/

Claydon House (owned by the National Trust)
Mentmore
Leighton Buzzard
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom

Buckingham Chantry Chapel (owned by the National Trust)
Market Hill, Buckingham
Buckinghamshire, MK18
United Kingdom
01280 822 850

Getting to North Buckinghamshire

The area is centrally placed in the country and has excellent communication links.

Trains

London is less than an hour away on the award winning Chiltern Line Turbo.

Milton Keynes to London Euston: 37 minutes.
Thame & Haddenham Parkway to London Marylebone: 47 minutes

Roads

The M1 and M40 are within easy reach.

Airports

Luton Airport is easily accessed via the M1

Buckinghamshire Local authority

Aylesbury Vale District Council
4 Great Western Street
Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire
HP20 1AA
+44 (0)1296 585858
www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

Where to go out in North Buckinghamshire

Milton Keynes has an outstanding shopping centre and cinema complex.

Bicester has recently undergone major redevelopment and is also home to a famous retail village.

Schools in North Buckinghamshire

Primary Schools

Beachborough School
Westbury, Brackley
Buckinghamshire NN13
United Kingdom

Swanbourne House
Nearton End
Swanbourne, Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire MK17
United Kingdom

Secondary Schools

Ashfold School, Brill
Dorton House
Dorton
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9NG

Stowe School
Stowe
Buckingham MK18
United Kingdom