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Tel code: 01494 | code search
Postcode: HP16 | code search
Population: 9900
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Cultural Britain:
Roald Dahl's Buckinghamshire
Folk Customs:
Firing the Fenny Poppers
Olney Pancake Race
The Coronation Glove
The Duck Feast
Weighing the Mayor

Great Missenden Events

January
Sunshine Trail

April
The Chilterns Easter Festival of Food

July
Chiltern Show

September
Live Crafts & Autumn Chilterns Festival of Food
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Origins
"Not sure about one of the best restaurants in Bucks...I suppose the other reviewer would say that considering he owns it!! Average...avoid Fridays when the local younsters pile in there.

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Origins
"This is a superb international tapas restaurant and bar in beautiful modern surroundings. Since it opened in September 2009 it has been widely acclaimed as one of the best restaurants ..." More

Annie Bailey's
"These are tough times for all,often we feel its time to moan,however as a rep i have been to some rather unwelcoming places and have been advised where not to ..." More

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Great Missenden is a large village at the head of the River Misbourne valley in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire. This is an exceptionally charming village, especially worth a visit in the festive season when it is illuminated with white lights lining the narrow but lengthy High Street of half timbered and Georgian shops, looked over by the 14th century parish church of St Peter and St Paul. The village was on a coaching route, so had many inns and was a prosperous place but after the railway revolution and the arrival of the London Underground Metropolitan Line in 1892, there was little passing trade. Some inns remain today in this now commuter village, home to many pubs and a good range of restaurants. Chiltern Railways runs through here, offering a regular hourly service into London Marylebone. Accommodation here is self-catering or B&B at Lower Bassibones Farm or Forge House; for hotels Amersham or High Wycombe are the closest. Missenden Abbey (an Augustrinian monastry founded in 1133) is a conference centre. A famous resident of Great Missenden was childrens author Roald Dahl, until he passed on in 1990. In 2005 The Roald Dahl and Story Centre in the High Street opened to honour his work. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and also offers a self-guided village trail.

Attraction

Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre

Church

St Peter & St Paul, Great Missenden

Conference Centre

Missenden Abbey Conference Centre

Doctor

The Practice Prospect House

Estate Agent

Hamptons
JNP Partnership

Health and Fitness Club

Weights & Measures Fitness Studio

Inn

Origins at The White Lion
The Nags Head

Pub and Bar

Black Horse
Chequers Inn
Cock & Rabbit Inn
Cross Keys
Gate Inn
George Inn
Hampden Arms
Kings Head
Nags Head Inn & Restaurant
Old Swan
Origins

Restaurant

Annie Bailey's
Cross Keys
George Inn
Graziemille Restaurant
Hampden Arms
Ho Ho
La Petite Auberge
Nags Head Inn & Restaurant
New Akash Indian Restaurant
Origins
Pathila Tandoori
Pheasant Inn
Pole Cat Inn

School

Gateway School
Great Missenden C of E Combined School
Lee Common C of E First School
Little Kingshill County Combined School
Misbourne School
Prestwood County First School
Prestwood County Middle School

Windmill Under 5’s

Taxi

Aston Taxis
Aston Taxis
Aston Taxis Ltd
Elite Taxis
Hamshar Private Hire
Kingshill Cars
May Hire

Shops

Peterley Manor Farm
South Heath Garden Centre & Nursery
Koi World Ltd (Fishmongers)
The Lee Shop
J & R Foodstore
Hopper & Babb
Prestwood Farm to Freezer Ltd
Price Meats Ltd
Flower Room
Angels Casa
Joanna Holt
Rainbow Silks

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Kinton Pharmacy
FOCUS Hairdressing
Barber Shop
St Andrews Bookshop

Activities

Humbug Balloons(Adventure)

Places to Stay near Great Missenden

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Origins at The White Lion (0.20 miles)

Origins at The White Lion
Located at the centre of the picturesque village of Great Missenden, Origins has three rooms to let; all newly-decorated and furnished, each with brand new en-suite, their own digital TV and wireless internet access. The rooms ... More | visit website
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The Nags Head (0.93 miles)

The Nags Head
The Nags Head in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire is a traditional 15th century pub and Inn situated along the valley of the River Misbourne in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire.Great Missenden is a large village in ... More | visit website
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Chartridge Conference Centre (2.60 miles)

Chartridge Conference Centre

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Set in 25 acres of beautiful Chilterns countryside Chartridge helps you forget the hustle and bustle of a busy scheduleSet foot inside Chartridge and delight in the elegant surroundings, superb ... More

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Uplands (3.58 miles)

Uplands

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In 18 acres of tranquil grounds, surrounded by beautiful Chiltern countryside, Uplands overlooks the Hughenden Valley and combines a classical mansion house with purpose-built, contemporary buildings.

Based in High Wycombe, just a ... More

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Red Lion Wendover (4.19 miles)

Red Lion Wendover

The Red Lion is a traditional 16th Century coaching inn steeped in history and tradition which gracefully combines ‘olde world’ charms with a modern look and feel. Situated on the High Street in the town ... More | visit website

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Kings Arms (4.69 miles)

Kings Arms

With origins dating back to the 14th Century, The Kings Arms is a traditional old coaching inn. It has recently been refurbished, as well as extended, to create a beautiful hotel located in the heart of the ... More | visit website

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The Crown (4.76 miles)

The Crown

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The Crown in Old Amersham, situated at the end of the Metropolitan Line and 40 minutes from London, is an Elizabethan Coaching Inn, updated by Ilse Crawford of Soho House and Babington House ... More

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The Saracens Head (4.79 miles)

The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head Inn is a traditional English pub serving real ales, fine wines and home-cooked food every lunchtime and evening. The original stables surrounding the courtyard have been converted into stylish, comfortable ... More | visit website
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Greenhills Garden Apartment (4.98 miles)

Greenhills Garden Apartment

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Greenhills Garden Apartment is one apartment that sleeps up to 4 people it is set in the heart of the Chiltern Countryside with outstanding views.It is ideally situated for both ... More

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Chequers (5.17 miles)

Chequers
At over 600 years old The Chequers has been serving great food and drink in a positive atmosphere for generations.We are proud to carry on this tradition into the present day.
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When hospitality becomes an art it loses its very soul. - Max Beerbohm
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Battle of Towton - 1461, Battle of Alresford - 1644, Albert Hall Opens - 1871, Captain Scott dies - 1912, First London Marathon - 1981
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