Guidebook for Ashendon
Food Scene
A 2 minute walk from the lodge so you can leave the car at home and a few drinks. Cosy with friendly service if eating Try the Skirt Steak. They will do breakfast if you book ahead
6 locals recommend
The Hundred of Ashendon
Lower EndA 2 minute walk from the lodge so you can leave the car at home and a few drinks. Cosy with friendly service if eating Try the Skirt Steak. They will do breakfast if you book ahead
Wood fired Pizzas, Great Steaks just generally a very good family restaurant/pub.
13 locals recommend
The Akeman Inn
Kingswood LaneWood fired Pizzas, Great Steaks just generally a very good family restaurant/pub.
The Nut Tree
Main StreetSuperb Michelin Starred Gastropub
Iconic Michelin starred restaurant with exceptional food in the most wonderful setting. Expensive but worth every penny
58 locals recommend
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Church RoadIconic Michelin starred restaurant with exceptional food in the most wonderful setting. Expensive but worth every penny
The Pointer
27 Church StFood is sourced from their own farm. You need to book in advance
The Long Dog
116 High StDrinks & Nightlife
Thame has a market place and a number pubs and late night venues and is 15 minute Taxi journey
46 locals recommend
Thame
Thame has a market place and a number pubs and late night venues and is 15 minute Taxi journey
Arts & Culture
Superb museum rivalling the British museum with a massive Egyptology department with amazing artefacts
374 locals recommend
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetSuperb museum rivalling the British museum with a massive Egyptology department with amazing artefacts
Blenheim Palace
Historic stately home of the Duke of Marlborugh
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Exchange StreetGood local theatre with many touring London Shows
Entertainment & Activities
Home of Lord Rothschild. Built in the style of a classic French Chateaux amazing gardens and great events
180 locals recommend
Waddesdon Manor
Home of Lord Rothschild. Built in the style of a classic French Chateaux amazing gardens and great events
ODEON Aylesbury
Exchange StreetZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Offshoot of London Zoo
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Station RoadMuseum with miniature Railway
Green Dragon Rare Breeds Farm & Eco Centre
Claydon RoadFarm for little ones
Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre
Indoor swimming Pool with water slides
Sightseeing
Home to one of the worlds most prestigious iconic and oldest universities. The city is a must. Top tip drive to Bicester Village park the car. Parking is free and take the 15 minute train Journey into central Oxford and avoid all the traffic. You cannot fail to find something to do or see.
556 locals recommend
Oxford
Home to one of the worlds most prestigious iconic and oldest universities. The city is a must. Top tip drive to Bicester Village park the car. Parking is free and take the 15 minute train Journey into central Oxford and avoid all the traffic. You cannot fail to find something to do or see.
Shopping
Polo Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, etc Tip go early and avoid the coach loads of bargain hunters heading in from London or head during the evening on a weekday its a 20 minute drive
413 locals recommend
Bicester Village
Polo Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, etc Tip go early and avoid the coach loads of bargain hunters heading in from London or head during the evening on a weekday its a 20 minute drive
Getting Around
Railway station 10 minute drive trains to London every 30 mins journey time. Quickest journey time 35 minutes
10 locals recommend
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station
Thame RoadRailway station 10 minute drive trains to London every 30 mins journey time. Quickest journey time 35 minutes