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Buckingham in general

Newest Review: ... at nearby Milton Keynes (15 miles away). The central Norman castle/gaol now functions as an information centre and a museum. There are numerous small shops along the high street and other pedestrianised areas. The shop lack variety and there are virtually no clothes shops to be found. The town centre has suffered since the opening of a large Tesco store out of town. Parking is limited, especially since the square was revamped and pedestrianised. A small market runs on Tuesdays and also Saturdays when an even smaller antiques market accompanies it. There are several hotels that vary in facilities and atmosphere. The Four Pillars Hotel is... more

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Buckingham in general: Ye Olde Gem (512 words)
by - written on 17/05/01 (Very useful, 51 readings)
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Buckingham is a small market town located within north Buckinghamshire and its countryside. The surrounding area is extremely green and rural and scattered with scenic villages. The town itself is also very picturesque, numerous Georgian buildings line the streets and there is a small castle in the centre. It well deserves the title designated by the local authority as ''The jewel in the crown of Aylesbury Vale'. Its population is growing with the extensions of the major outlying estates and now stands at about 10,000. 'Quaint' and 'Charming' are the adjectives tourists most frequently use about the town at the end of their visit, ... Read the complete review