What to Do in Buckinghamshire

Wendover Woods is 325 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland.  Located on the northern edge of the Chiltern escarpment this wood has spectacular views across the Aylesbury Vale.  For the energetic there is a large permanent orienteering course and a fitness trail. Orienteering maps can be collected during the week from the office or the Wendover Tourist Information Centre.  Other facilities include a children’s play area, toilets, barbeque stands, cycle routes and horse trails. 

The River Thames, at 215 miles (346km), is the second largest river in England stretching from its source in Kemble, Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier in London. The Thames flows through the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey before reaching London, has 45 locks and has a towpath that runs from the beginning to end! The Thames Path is a designated public footpath and there maybe restrictions for cyclists, as this is not a cycle route. The Thames passes through many historical towns and picturesque villages, and has much to offer both walkers and the boating fraternity with festivals, boat races, rallies and regattas, riverside pubs, restaurants, wildlife and glorious scenery.

Back in 1895, the National Trust was founded with the aim of saving our nation's heritage and open spaces. Over 100 years later, they are still working hard to uphold these values. the National Trust looks after historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, farmland, moorland, islands, castles, nature reserves, villages... and pubs. They have acquired a wide range of fascinating, and often surprising, places that you can now visit and enjoy. From the humble Alfriston Clergy House (their first house) to the grand houses of Edwardian socialites, by way of caves, lighthouses, gardens, pubs, beaches, castles and abbeys (to name but a few). Choose places to visit from Romantic Places, Houses & Buildings, Garden & Parks, Coast & Countryside, or Site & Monuments. Visiting their events is a great way to make your day out amazing. Talk to an expert, learn a new skill, enjoy some music or watch a re-enactment. Walk, cycle, camp surf... they have it all. Click here to visit the National Trust website and find the ideal day out for you.

Watersports. More than 1 million people visit the buzzing shores of Willen Lake each year, with a huge variety of activities and leisure facilities there really is something for everyone. One hundred acres of water encircled by eighty acres of stunning landscaped grounds, beautifully maintained by the Parks Trust, with mile after mile of cycle ways and dozens of tranquil corners. Willen Lake is the place to unwind with your colleagues, relax with your family and enjoy with your friends. Spend some time on the lake and enjoy a variety of activities from Sailing to Cable Skiing and High Ropes to Adventure Golf. If its nature you are looking for you will see plenty of wildlife and the North Lake is a designated nature reserve. Facilities include Watersports and Activity Centre, Ball Courts, High Ropes Course, Mini Railway, Dragons Health Club, Play Area, Water Ski and Wakeboard Centre, Adventure Golf and Cycle Ways.

Forest Adventure. Black Park Country Park, set in 530 acres of beautiful woodland with a centre-piece lake.  Breathtaking scenery; tree top high wires, crossings and wind-in-your-face zip wires; finished off with a liberal dose of people in search of their inner Tarzan. Black Park Country Park boasts the perfect tree-tops to monkey around in, plus there are plenty of other things to do so forest-lovers can enjoy a great day out. Or why not extend your day and get on yer bike at Black Park Country Park. Go Ape! Forest Biking is the perfect way to make the most of your day after you’ve swung in the trees. Get off the beaten track and enjoy our latest forest adventure with Go Ape! Forest Segway – an epic experience with a down to earth twist. Go Ape has adventures all over the country Open from February – November.