Area

    National Trust

    Hughenden Manor, home to Queen Victoria prime minister Benjamin Disraeli; Cliveden estate overlooking the Thames; Greys Court, a Tudor house with an interesting history; West Wycombe village, a Chilterns village with cottages and inns dating from the 16th to 18th centuries are some of the main nearby National Trust properties.

    Cobstone Windmill

    Overlooking Turville is Cobstone Windmill, an 18th century smock mill, which was used in the 1968 childrens film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It is privately owned but there is a lovely public footpath up the hill running alongside the windmill and from the top, there are fantastic views over Turville and the Hambleden Valley.

    The Ridgeway Path

    The Ridgeway Path runs through Turville. It is probably the oldest path in Britain, having been used by prehistoric man over 5000 years ago. It follows the line of chalk ridge across the region and extends for 85 miles.

    Hambleden Lock

    The river Thames is only five miles away with the picturesque Hambleden Lock.

    Oxford

    Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires" is a short drive away. It is famous throughout the world for its university and with its mix of ancient and modern has lots of interesting historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants to visit.

    Henley-on-Thames

    Approximately six miles from Turville and Fingest is the pretty market town of Henley-on-Thames situated on one of the most beautiful reaches of the River Thames. It is well-known for its rowing tradition and particularly for the Henley Royal Regatta, which has been held annually there since 1839. As well as strolling along the river or visiting the River and Rowing museum, there are art galleries, historic houses, antique shops and lots of places to eat and drink.

    Marlow

    Approximately five miles from Turville and Fingest is the historic town of Marlow, also situated on the River Thames with a lovely 19th century suspension bridge. It has a range of interesting shops and fashion boutiques and there are lots of lovely places to eat and drink.

     

    Activities

    • canoeing and cruising on the river Thames
    • walking
    • cycling
    • eating out
    • shopping
    • historic sites
    • museums & galleries 
    • BBQ

     


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