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switching on of the Christmas lights. lights. Christmas the of on switching
lots of festive entertainment for the grand grand the for entertainment festive of lots
Street is lled with an array of stalls and and stalls of array an with lled is Street
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December
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vintage vehicles and raises money for local local for money raises and vehicles vintage
Rysburg’ was in recognition of its new status status new its of recognition in was Rysburg’ magni cent red kites soaring overhead. overhead. soaring kites red cent magni weekend of family fun, this event showcases showcases event this fun, family of weekend
‘Great Rysburg). The new title ‘Princes ‘Princes title new The Rysburg). ‘Great carpets of bluebells in the spring and and spring the in bluebells of carpets xture on the historic motorsport calendar. A A calendar. motorsport historic the on xture
Kop Hill Climb: Climb: Hill Kop Kop Hill Climb is a major major a is Climb Hill Kop of Rysburg (at the time the town was called called was town the time the (at Rysburg of English pubs, beautiful ancient woodlands, woodlands, ancient beautiful pubs, English
the Black Prince, as custodian of the manor manor the of custodian as Prince, Black the September doorstep including picturesque villages, rustic rustic villages, picturesque including doorstep
Edward III appointed his eldest son, Edward Edward son, eldest his appointed III Edward treasures can be found on the town’s town’s the on found be can treasures
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moment in medieval history when in 1343 1343 in when history medieval in moment countryside in the UK. Many of its hidden hidden its of Many UK. the in countryside
at The Plough public house in Cadsden. Cadsden. in house public Plough The at
Princes Risborough relates to an important important an to relates Risborough Princes Beauty features some of the nest nest the of some features Beauty historic cherry harvest, held each August August each held harvest, cherry historic
from East Anglia to Wessex. The name name The Wessex. to Anglia East from The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Natural Outstanding of Area Chilterns The Cherry Pie Festival: Festival: Pie Cherry A celebration of the the of celebration A
sites including the Icknield Way that travels travels that Way Icknield the including sites
August
outside the library. the outside
around the town is studded with prehistoric prehistoric with studded is town the around
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on this ancient landscape. The countryside countryside The landscape. ancient this on
history exhibitions, guided walks and a street street a and walks guided exhibitions, history steered his stricken bomber away from Princes Princes from away bomber stricken his steered
Saxons and Romans all having left their mark mark their left having all Romans and Saxons
and arts events including concerts, local local concerts, including events arts and
of the US Air Force, saved the town when he he when town the saved Force, Air US the of
over 5,500 years with Neolithic farmers, farmers, Neolithic with years 5,500 over
annual town festival offers a host of music music of host a offers festival town annual
covered hills. In 1943 Clyde ‘Sparky’ Cosper Cosper ‘Sparky’ Clyde 1943 In hills. covered
The town has a story which stretches back back stretches which story a has town The Princes Risborough Town Festival: Town Risborough Princes The The
1600s which is a Saxon reference to the brush- the to reference Saxon a is which 1600s
July
on the third Thursday of every month. every of Thursday third the on before becoming Princes Risborough in the the in Risborough Princes becoming before
every Thursday with a larger farmer’s market market farmer’s larger a with Thursday every short strolls and longer rambles longer and strolls short
day, half day, evening, local history, wildlife, wildlife, history, local evening, day, half day, restaurants and shops. A street market is held held is market street A shops. and restaurants
Risborough Countryside Group including full full including Group Countryside Risborough well-served with a variety of cafes, pubs, pubs, cafes, of variety a with well-served
A programme of guided walks led by the the by led walks guided of programme A
attractions. The centre of the town itself is is itself town the of centre The attractions.
Princes Risborough Walking Festival: Walking Risborough Princes
views, historic hamlets and a host of visitor visitor of host a and hamlets historic views,
www.bucksopenstudios.org won’t have to travel far for spectacular spectacular for far travel to have won’t
talents at various locations in the town. town. the in locations various at talents
of an extensive network of footpaths you you footpaths of network extensive an of
local artists exhibiting their creative creative their exhibiting artists local
the foot of the Chiltern Hills in the centre centre the in Hills Chiltern the of foot the
represented in Princes Risborough with with Risborough Princes in represented
Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns. Set at at Set Chilterns. the and Buckinghamshire week long, county-wide event is well well is event county-wide long, week
Risborough is the perfect base to explore explore to base perfect the is Risborough Bucks Open Studios: Open Bucks This two two This
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Princes Risborough Travel and Transport Information Centre By Road Whether you are visiting for the day, enjoying You can reach Princes Risborough from J6 of the a short break, or already a resident looking for M40 via the B4009 or from Junction 4 of the M40 via some inspiration, then visit Princes Risborough the A4010 High Wycombe to Aylesbury Road. Information Centre. Our friendly team are on hand By Rail to help you explore Princes Risborough and the Princes Risborough station is just over half a mile beautiful countryside which surrounds it to help from the town centre and sits on the Chiltern you to discover all it has to offer. Railways London Marylebone to Birmingham line. • Attractions and places to visit Trains to London are frequent and take approximately • Local travel timetables 40 minutes. There is also a 45 minute rail connection • What’s On? newsletter and local events to Oxford Parkway via Haddenham and Thame. box offi ce By Bus • Accommodation enquiries The 300 bus service travels between High Wycombe • Walking and cycling leafl ets, books and maps and Aylesbury up to every 15 minutes, stopping • Postcards, greeting cards and stamps at Princes Risborough. High Wycombe bus • Local gifts and souvenirs station which is a 25 minute journey from Princes Risborough is well served with regular bus links to surrounding towns and villages and National Princes Risborough Information Centre Express coach services to Oxford and Luton Princes Risborough Library, Bell Street and Stansted airports. A variety of other National Princes Risborough Express services also stop at High Wycombe Bucks HP27 0AA Coachway situated at junction 4 of the M40. Phone +44 (0)1844 274795 Email Prrinincceess Riisbosborrough risborough_of [email protected] B4009 Opening hours A4010 Tuesday 10am to 5.30pm, Wednesday and Saturday 10am – 1pm, A40 Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 10am – 5pm Highigh Wycombe (please note the desk is closed daily between M40 1pm and 1.30pm) 4 M25 A40 Visit Marlarlor ow www.wycombe.gov.uk/tourism M40 A404 Explore For live news and updates you can also follow us on Twitter @RisboroInfoCentr M25 M4 Princes and nd us on Facebook M4 Risborough Exploring the Town
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Points of Interest Local walks
Walking is the best way to enjoy both the town 1 Market House – this Grade II listed building dates 8 Whiteleaf Cross – rst recorded in the 1700s, from the early 17th Century and was modi ed in Whiteleaf Cross is a dramatic landmark cut into the and surrounding countryside. Most local walks 1824. It now stands as the town’s war memorial. chalk hillside above Princes Risborough. There is a are off road, but some use quiet country lanes. Neolithic burial mound a few yards away as well as 2 Manor House – now owned by the National Trust The Phoenix Trail practice trenches used during the First World War but let as a private residence, the Manor House This was originally the Risborough to Thame years. dates from early to mid-17th Century. It has a railway. The track is now part of the National magni cent Jacobean staircase and balustrade. 9 Brush Hill Nature Reserve - lies on the Chiltern Cycle Network. It is a tranquil path shared by escarpment and re ects the rich and varied habitats that walkers, cyclists and horse riders. 14 miles 3 Monks Staithe (Amy Johnson’s house) – can be found in the woodlands and chalk grassland in the return. www.sustrans.org.uk opposite the Manor House, this pretty 17th Century area. half- timbered house has a supposed connection Whiteleaf Cross with Notley Abbey. It was brie y occupied by the 10 Lacey Green Windmill – the oldest surviving Whiteleaf Hill is very popular for picnics and short famous Aviatrix of the 1930’s, Amy Johnson. smock mill in England, open May to September walks. On a clear day there are stunning views Sunday and Bank Holidays 2pm to 5pm. across Buckinghamshire and it is the perfect spot 4 St Mary’s Church - St Mary’s is a beautiful int to y a kite. There is a car park located at the top church. There has probably been a church on this 11 The Horse Trust (Speen) – the world’s oldest of the hill on Peters Lane. site since Norman times, although the earliest horse charity providing retirement and respite for written record is in the 12th Century. St Mary’s has working horses as well as sanctuary for ponies and Brush Hill undergone many modi cations but the present donkeys, open Thursday to Sunday 2pm to 5pm Located opposite Whiteleaf Hill car park, a building dates mainly from 13th and 14th centuries. www.horsetrust.org.uk beautiful spot with fantastic views and an array of wildlife. You can take a short walk of 5 Risborough Springs Swim and Fitness Centre - 12 Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway half a mile walk on level woodland ground or swim and tness centre with 25m pool, 30 station – a preserved steam railway operating a longer walk of just less than a mile which gym and tness studio. passenger services between the stations at extends onto the open hillside and grasslands Chinnor and Princes Risborough on part of 6 Wades Park – a large park with playing elds, www.chilternsociety.org.uk the old Great Western Railway line branch enclosed children’s play area for under 6s, multi- www.chinnorrailway.co.uk The Ridgeway use games area and adult tness equipment. The Ridgeway National Trail passes just half a 13 King George V recreational ground – with a large 7 Pudding Stone – this block of pebble mile from the town centre. Heading South West, children’s play area including a zip wire and conglomerate commonly known as a pudding Saunderton is a 2.5 mile walk with an extra a skateboard park stone, sits prominently on the roundabout in Horns 2 miles to the railway station. Heading North Lane. It is one of several in the Chilterns thought to East, Wendover is 6.5 miles away, with easy have been way-markers for pre-historic man. access to Coombe Hill for superb views over the Prime Minister’s country home, Chequers. www.nationaltrail.co.uk Local Circular Walks There are six waymarked local walks starting mostly from the town centre and designed to pass places of interest, such as Whiteleaf Cross, Monks Risborough and Saunderton. Distances vary from 2.5 miles to 7 miles. A lea et of Circular Walks is available at Princes Risborough Information Centre.
More information on walking and cycling in Princes Risborough is available from Princes Risborough Information Centre.