Things to do & places to visit in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Buckinghamshire #43 destination in United Kingdom 2023. The average rating score is 4.44 based on 36.2k traveler reviews, of 31 attractions. Timezone: Europe/London, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 3:01.

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General weather summary in May

62°F - 43°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze

Feels like

22%

Chance of rain

77.0 millimeters

Amount

14.9 mph

Wind speed

76%

Humidity

15.6

Daylight length

5:11 AM

Sunrise

8:49 PM

Sunset

44%

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Top things to do (22)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Big Rock Hub (1.063 reviews)
- Trip to Big Rock with teens
Monday: 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes

Looking for a new and exciting experience that you can try on your own, with your friends or as a family? Then you have to try this! Big Rock Hub in Kingston, Milton Keynes is a massive indoor arena with hundreds of different color-coded climbs, from easy challenges for anyone new to climbing, to mega-hard climbs designed to test future champions! Our climbing is designed to be fun for everyone and it doesn’t matter what your ability is since the satisfaction from reaching the top is the same whatever your level. It’s social, dynamic, engaging and fun, and regular practice will improve your body dynamics, suppleness, power and strength. You can practise at your own pace and all our climbing is difficulty graded and colour-coded, making it really easy to select challenges that are appropriate to your ability. The climbs are even changed regularly throughout the year too, so there are always new challenges waiting for your next visit. See more..
5.0 Blackout Escape Rooms (840 reviews)
- Blackout Escape Rooms - A Truly Immersive Experiance
Monday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games • Game & Entertainment Centers

What would you do if you were trapped and locked in? Would you have the skills to be able to free yourself? Here at Blackout Escape Rooms, we offer 4 uniquely curated rooms each with different stories and a variety of puzzles. No matter if you have never played before and would like to find out what all the fuss is about or if you are expert escaper we have a room for you! Our small staff base will make sure that you feel welcome and support throughout your experience. So why not come and take on the 60 minute challenge today! We changed our name from Escaper MK to Blackout Escape rooms to avoid customer confusion between other similar-sounding businesses. See more..
5.0 Abbotts View Alpacas (635 reviews)
- A fabulous place to spend a Sunday morning
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms

We are listed as closed everyday as we are open by appointment only (book a slot via our website). Our family run farm is located in glorious Buckinghamshire countryside offering Walks with Alpacas and private Group/Corporate Visits. Come and learn about these wonderfully inquisitive animals and take them for a walk around our 22 acres. Meet our rare breed sheep,pygmy goats, kune kune pigs, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs and sample some of Jo's famous homemade cakes! Relaxing, peaceful and true escapism. Please note that as we are not an open farm visits are only by private booking only. See more..
5.0 Rebellion Beer Co. Ltd. (344 reviews)
- Top Notch Beer and Servicer
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Breweries

At the Rebellion Tap Yard, you can enjoy our full range of brewery-fresh beers at their best. Our customers visit us because they love our friendly customer service, the consistently high quality of our varied beer range and our selection of takeaway draught and bottled beer products. See more..
5.0 Formula Fast Indoor Karting (330 reviews)
- A Great Birthday Treat
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Auto Racing Tracks

Formula Fast Indoor Karting is a multi award-winning destination with a passion for quality. Providing Corporate and Private events, Conferencing, Open Races, Timed Practice (including family sessions), Junior Parties, Championships, Tuition and more, Formula Fast are renowned for attention-to-detail, and a warm service. We take a genuine interest in ensuring you and your group have a fantastic time. Top levels of safety give you the confidence to push your 200cc Sodi GT5 racing machine to the limit, whilst the state of the art facilities and fantastic mezzanine lounge, VIP and bar area provide a comfortable setting to relax whilst you're not behind the wheel. Whether you're looking to impress, galvanise or reward someone else, or you're simply out to enjoy the thrill of racing yourself just millimeters from the ground with unbelievable control at your fingertips, Formula Fast is the place to come for the ultimate motorsport experience. See more..
5.0 Big Rock Hub (1.063 reviews)
- Trip to Big Rock with teens
Monday: 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes

Looking for a new and exciting experience that you can try on your own, with your friends or as a family? Then you have to try this! Big Rock Hub in Kingston, Milton Keynes is a massive indoor arena with hundreds of different color-coded climbs, from easy challenges for anyone new to climbing, to mega-hard climbs designed to test future champions! Our climbing is designed to be fun for everyone and it doesn’t matter what your ability is since the satisfaction from reaching the top is the same whatever your level. It’s social, dynamic, engaging and fun, and regular practice will improve your body dynamics, suppleness, power and strength. You can practise at your own pace and all our climbing is difficulty graded and colour-coded, making it really easy to select challenges that are appropriate to your ability. The climbs are even changed regularly throughout the year too, so there are always new challenges waiting for your next visit. See more..
5.0 Abbotts View Alpacas (635 reviews)
- A fabulous place to spend a Sunday morning
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms

We are listed as closed everyday as we are open by appointment only (book a slot via our website). Our family run farm is located in glorious Buckinghamshire countryside offering Walks with Alpacas and private Group/Corporate Visits. Come and learn about these wonderfully inquisitive animals and take them for a walk around our 22 acres. Meet our rare breed sheep,pygmy goats, kune kune pigs, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs and sample some of Jo's famous homemade cakes! Relaxing, peaceful and true escapism. Please note that as we are not an open farm visits are only by private booking only. See more..
4.5 Bletchley Park (8.011 reviews)
- Interesting historical insight into codebreaking in the war
Monday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites

Bletchley Park, home of the WW2 Codebreakers, was once Britain's best kept secret and is now a vibrant heritage attraction open daily for visitors to learn how the Codebreakers' breath-taking achievements helped shorten WW2 by up to two years. See more..
4.5 Snozone (4.183 reviews)
- Excellent coaching, customer service and facilities.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas

Snozone Milton Keynes is an outstanding venue for skiing, snowboarding and sledging indoors on real snow, all year round! We’ve taught more than three million people to ski and snowboard and we offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, from beginner ski lessons to freestyle snowboarding sessions and family sledging fun in the snow! We are also the only indoor operator in Europe to operate our own Disability Snow school which means we can truly deliver ‘Sport for All’. We also operate our own fully licenced restaurants ‘The Alpine Kitchen’ serving up deliciously fresh home made food seven days a week. See more..
4.5 Waddesdon Manor (3.478 reviews)
- One day is not enough
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites

Surrounded by views of Oxfordshire and the Chilterns Hills and just an hour by train or car from London, Waddesdon: A Rothschild House & Gardens, is an ideal place for a day out with family and friends. Explore the gardens, aviary, wine cellars and Renaissance-style chateau built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to entertain the fashionable world and to house his collection of fine art. Renowned for afternoon teas, Waddesdon continues the tradition of entertainment and hospitality with events celebrating food and wine, and opportunities for you to explore the Manor's history, collections and gardens through changing exhibitions, talks and tours. Opening hours change with the seasons. Feb-Mar, Wed-Sun 10am-4pm, Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun 10am-5pm and Nov-Dec, Wed-Sun 12pm-7pm. Timed tickets are needed for visiting the House, which is open Wed-Fri 12-4 (including the Bachelors' Wing), Sat-Sun 11-4 (excluding the Bachelors' Wing. There's lots to see, so last recommended admission 2.30pm. See more..
4.5 Milton Keynes Theatre (1.484 reviews)
- Jack and the Beanstalk
Theaters

First time at the theatre since covid and our concerns were allayed from the moment we arrived at an ‘allotted time slot’ to the multiple announcements reminding people to wear masks, hand sanitizer was readily available and the loos were really clean and well stocked with paper towels. We had booked the ambassador lounge and the staff were lovely and welcoming making sure we had drinks and nibbles and assisting with pre ordering for the interval. Although the coat room was not available, we were able to leave our coats and umbrellas in the bar at our table. The panto was AMAZING - we all laughed until our sides hurt and were so impressed by Diversity and the entire cast. It was truly worth the 2 year wait. We already booked for next year but cannot imagine a better evening. See more..
4.5 Bekonscot Model Village (1.414 reviews)
- Surprisingly enjoyable!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

Bekonscot Model Village and Railway is the world’s oldest original model village. Set in Beaconsfield, just outside of London we are a popular day attraction for people of all ages.It was opened in 1929 and it’s a great place to bring the family and stomp around like giants! There are six model towns, a huge Gauge 1 model garden railway, ride-on railway, remote-controlled boats, castles, lakes and industries in 1.5 acres of award-winning gardens.It's a great family day out, and it's your chance to be a giant in a miniature land of adventure, hidden away in a 1930s timewarp. It’s a big day out full of really nice small things and we'd love to see you soon! See more..
4.5 Hughenden Manor (1.409 reviews)
- A wonderfully accessible old-English estate perfect for an active day out.
Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

Hughenden is a vast estate located on the outskirts of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It served most notably as the home of once prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli and there is a wealth of history to be found inside its walls. The house itself functions as a museum and display of curiosities from across the many years of its existence, with plenty of knowledgeable staff members on hand to tell you about every aspect of its past, if you so desire. As well as the house, the grounds are just as impressive. There are a few gardens through which to wander and take in the sights, along with a much larger parkland surrounding the house, perfect for longer walks and ambles across the beautiful Chiltern hills and countryside. All in all it’s another winning day out accessible through the National Trust, although you only need to pay or have a membership to enter the house, the rest of the grounds are free for you to roam as you please. See more..
4.5 National Trust Stowe (1.223 reviews)
- Autumnal Stowe Gardens
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Gardens

The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe has inspired writers, philosophers, artists, politicians and members of the public from the 18th century to the present day. Since the National Trust acquired the gardens in the late 1980s, an ambitious programme of restoration has ensured that over 40 temples and monuments remain, gracing an inspiring backdrop of lakes and valleys with an endless variety of walks and trails, a delightful visit, any time of year. See more..
4.5 National Trust Cliveden (1.154 reviews)
- No much of a lunch offering these days.
Monday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens • Scenic Walking Areas

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone era. There's lots going on around the estate whether it's for a gentle stroll through the formal gardens or a race through the woods with the children, dogs and adults - Cliveden has something for everyone, and everyone's welcome! See more..
4.5 Odds Farm Park (1.062 reviews)
- Such a magical experience!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Farms

Get ready for Farm Park Family Fun, with acres of adventures to enjoy at award-winning Odds Farm Park! Enjoy special events throughout the year, from Lamb Watch, through to the Christmas Spectacular. Meet the animals in the hands-on area! Stroke bunnies, hand feed goats & sheep, meet cheeky pigs, newborn animals & more. The daily activity programme is jam packed with animal activities & demonstrations - Piggies Tea Time, Cow Milking Demonstrations, Egg Collecting and more depending on the season! There are acres of outdoor adventures to discover, including the extensive Adventure Log Play Area, H2Odds Water Play Area, Mini Land Rovers, Tractor & Trailer Rides (Apr to Oct), Adventure Maze, Under 5's Log Play, the Sand & Water Play Area & more! Within the Giant Indoor Playbarn, you’ll find a massive adventure play area including 4 lane Astra Slide, 2 large drop slides, a netted area with zig zag chicanes & tunnels, swinging ropes & more, with special Toddler & Under 5’s areas too. See more..
4.5 Milton Keynes Museum (809 reviews)
- Absolutely brilliant
Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums

We went on a Sunday and it was brilliant, there is so much to see and do. We spent 3 hours there and could easily of spent more. Lots of volunteers who were extremely friendly and explained things with great enthusiasm ~ i’ve got to mentioned David who was a fabulous 81 years young, and because it was quite quiet we got to spend lots of time with him. The cafe is lovely and very reasonably priced, with a great selection of soups, sandwiches and delicious home made cakes and scones. The hot chocolate was VERY nice indeed. There is also an old fashioned sweet shop where you can buy sweeties from jars ~ the liquorice assorts and midget gems were yummy. Didn’t except to see a Red Bull F1 car or get to hold TWO Olympic torches! A great place for all ages. Your ticket is valid for 12 months so we will definitely return. See more..
4.5 The National Museum of Computing (713 reviews) from $12.16
- An enjoyable nostalgia trip for all ages
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

One of few hands on working Museums that offer an exceptional Immersive experience, Follow the development of computing: from the Working Turing-Welchman Bombe and Colossus of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, to the rise of personal computing and the rise of mobile computing and the internet. Recognised as one of England’s top 100 ‘irreplaceable places’, we welcome corporate and group visits, schools and individuals from all over the world. We house the full collection of Working Codebreaking machines and so much more Currently we are open to the Public Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday (10:30am - 5pm) TNMOC operates independently of Bletchley Park Trust, although we are located on the Bletchley Park Estate. To visit us, go through the main Bletchley Park entrance, through the barrier, walk or drive bearing left beyond the main car parks, to our separate entrance located at the top of the Park. We do recommend you BOOK ONLINE See more..
4.5 Aqua Parcs (488 reviews)
- Family activity day at Aqua Parcs Willen lakes Milton Keynes
Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Water Parks

Set in the heart of one of the most popular and stunning country parks in Milton Keynes, we offer the latest must-have experience to Willen Lake. Aqua Parcs is open to anyone from the age of 6 and above* for a day of jumping, bouncing and playing on our floating, inflatable obstacle course. *6&7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult See more..
4.5 Daytona Milton Keynes (366 reviews)
- Fabulous service
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes

Daytona Milton Keynes is the UK's Ultimate Outdoor karting venue boasting two exceptional race tracks complimented by excellent hospitality and conferencing facilities in the centre of Milton Keynes. Our race tracks are flood-lit so operational from 9am to 10pm. Our 1160 metre 'International kart race track' is the finest in the country and has hosted a variety of professional drivers including Lewis Hamilton. We also cater for juniors from 5 years old who have the dedicated Junior 'North circuit' available to drive on 7 days a week. Operational throughout the year this outdoor venue provides the most fun you can have on four wheels and is Milton Keynes' premier sports complex. See more..
4.5 Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (355 reviews)
- Return visit excellent
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre occupies an extensive site in rolling Buckinghamshire countryside. There is so much to see and do with a host of railway artefacts recreating the golden age of steam. Not only do we offer train rides behind a painstakingly restored steam locomotive but we also have a fabulous Railway Museum full of engines, carriages, wagons and other railway artefacts. We also have a popular Miniature Railway for sit-on rides, plus a large model railway. Our stunning, glass-roofed Visitor Centre is second-to-none! It is the old Oxford railway building - Rewley Road - which was taken down piece by piece and rebuilt here and is the pride of our site. Our entrance gate, cafe, toilets & gift shop are located inside, as well as Cornwall, a fabulous loco on loan to us; a Victorian Royal Dining car, plus other fine examples of carriages which have been restored through the ages. We also hold weddings/parties/conferences for up to 150 people in our Visitor Centre. See more..
4.5 The Stables Theatre (326 reviews)
- Best venue for miles
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

The Stables is one of the UK's leading live music venues, offering live music for all tastes - jazz, blues, folk, rock, classical, pop and world music. See more..
4.5 Thrift Farm (314 reviews)
- Excellent Customer Service, Excellent Sausage Rolls and The BEST Mocha!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms

Thrift Farm is a 52 acre farm and is a Rural Training Centre/working environment for Adults with Learning Difficulties. Approximately thirty trainees attend the farm each day. Places are also provided for students from Special schools and other local establishments. The trainees work on the farm with the help and guidance of a small, experienced staff team. We have a good selection of farm animals - cattle, sheep, goats, pigs,pony, donkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, rhea and turkeys. We have a hatchery with various small animals - chicks, ducklings and guinea pigs and rabbits. There is also an aviary with budgies and cockatiels. On the Animal Park is also a play and picnic area. Please feel free to bring a picnic with you. We also sell some animals - guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigs and goats. Thrift is a small farm most suitable for younger children and has a cafe with a children's menu at reasonable prices. At our cafe you can have a lovely homemade lunch and cake. There is a play house and tractors for children to play with. You can purchase at our Gift shop children's books, gifts, toys, homemade jams, free range eggs (chicken, duck, geese, quail and turkey) and also buy hatching eggs and more. We have a Garden Centre producing a variety of shrubs, perennial and bedding plants, herbs and hanging baskets. A small shop sells planters, wind chimes, seeds and other horticultural sundries. At 11am there is a Story Time every first Sunday of the month. The cost is £4 per child including lunch box ( it does not include entrance to the farm). We organise children's parties. See more..
4.5 Stowe House (294 reviews)
- AN UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCE
Architectural Buildings

Stowe House. Discover the hidden secrets inside...If you had power and riches, how would you use them?In the 18th century, the powerful Temple-Grenville family chose to create an idyllic landscape filled with temples. Amidst these enchanting gardens, they built the most lavish temple of all, Stowe House. This temple was so grand that even Queen Victoria was bewildered by its interiors. Filled with astonishing rooms imitating ancient worlds and classical ruins, the House reflects the flamboyant and colourful characters of its creators. Ceilings and walls decorated with hidden messages and mythology hint at the family’s former power and glory. But wealth and power do not last forever. Excessive spending led to bankruptcy. Extravagant parties, royal visits and Italian Grand Tours gave way to scandal, intrigue and eventually abandonment. The richest family in England became the greatest debtors in the world. See more..
4.5 Chiltern Open Air Museum (287 reviews)
- Time travel
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

Driven past many a time, but finally called in to see what was on offer. A very strange attraction, not what I expected, but as a history and architecture admirer it ticked both boxes. The setting is wonderful, acres of green land and woods all around. With lots of places for children to run around and play. Plenty of spaces for picnics, which I would recommend as the cafe was quite expensive for what was on offer which was limited. This is a pity as the site needs people to use all the facilities in order to maintain everything. If i lived nearer i would volunteer for one day a week as I would like to see it continue. I would recommend that they contact local farms and have a free range/organic butchers and green grocers shop near to the entrance. With the correct signing and publicity this would increase the visitors to the site See more..
4.5 Orchard View Farm (190 reviews)
- Burger night was amazing
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Farms • Farmers Markets

Orchard View Farm is a working farm with a cafe, farm shop and butchery hidden away in a small hamlet in Little Meadle. About Us... Our farm is family run and staffed by quite the loveliest people we know. Together we are building a ‘home from home’ for family and friends to gather and enjoy our lovingly prepared food, surrounded by the beautiful animals that keep this place running. Our philosophy is simple; we believe that our animals deserve the very best and that our customers deserve exactly the same. That means a great quality of life for our animals and great quality food at great prices for our customers. All of our food is fresh from the farm or selected from fabulous local suppliers, we are open six a days a week, all year long. CAFE HOURS (BREAKFAST IS SERVED TUES TO SUN: 9AM - 11:45 AM) TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9am - 2pm FRIDAY 9am - 2:30pm SATURDAY 9 am - 2:30pm SUNDAY 9 am - 3pm (last orders 2:30pm) See more..
4.5 National Radio Centre (154 reviews)
- A 'bucket list' place to visit for all Amateur Radio operators
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums

Discover how the interception of enemy wireless signals contributed to the success of Bletchley Park code breaking. Learn about the history and development of wireless technology and why wireless is so important today, providing important worldwide and satellite communication. Try your hand at Morse Code and see radio in action with our modern amateur radio station. The National Radio Centre is an educational showcase for radio communication and has a state of the art LF, HF and VHF transmitting station including satellite communication by amateur radio. The centre is open to the public each day (closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day) from 0930 hrs to 1600 or 1700 hrs (subject to Bletchley Park's winter/summer opening hours). GB3RS is the RSGB’s purpose built Amateur Radio demonstration station. It is located at the National Radio Centre within the Bletchley Park museum, home of the code breakers, where the Enigma Code was broken during the WWII. See more..
4.5 Bletchley Park (8.011 reviews)
- Interesting historical insight into codebreaking in the war
Monday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites

Bletchley Park, home of the WW2 Codebreakers, was once Britain's best kept secret and is now a vibrant heritage attraction open daily for visitors to learn how the Codebreakers' breath-taking achievements helped shorten WW2 by up to two years. See more..
4.5 Snozone (4.183 reviews)
- Excellent coaching, customer service and facilities.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas

Snozone Milton Keynes is an outstanding venue for skiing, snowboarding and sledging indoors on real snow, all year round! We’ve taught more than three million people to ski and snowboard and we offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, from beginner ski lessons to freestyle snowboarding sessions and family sledging fun in the snow! We are also the only indoor operator in Europe to operate our own Disability Snow school which means we can truly deliver ‘Sport for All’. We also operate our own fully licenced restaurants ‘The Alpine Kitchen’ serving up deliciously fresh home made food seven days a week. See more..
4.5 Waddesdon Manor (3.478 reviews)
- One day is not enough
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites

Surrounded by views of Oxfordshire and the Chilterns Hills and just an hour by train or car from London, Waddesdon: A Rothschild House & Gardens, is an ideal place for a day out with family and friends. Explore the gardens, aviary, wine cellars and Renaissance-style chateau built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to entertain the fashionable world and to house his collection of fine art. Renowned for afternoon teas, Waddesdon continues the tradition of entertainment and hospitality with events celebrating food and wine, and opportunities for you to explore the Manor's history, collections and gardens through changing exhibitions, talks and tours. Opening hours change with the seasons. Feb-Mar, Wed-Sun 10am-4pm, Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun 10am-5pm and Nov-Dec, Wed-Sun 12pm-7pm. Timed tickets are needed for visiting the House, which is open Wed-Fri 12-4 (including the Bachelors' Wing), Sat-Sun 11-4 (excluding the Bachelors' Wing. There's lots to see, so last recommended admission 2.30pm. See more..