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Buckingham is a thriving market town, which has grown rapidly
over the past 25 years. There are many historic buildings, mainly
of Georgian appearance, rebuilt, restored and renovated after
a disastrous fire in 1725 destroyed much of the old town. In
the centre of Buckingham is the curious castle-like Old Gaol
housing the local museum and, set on a hill amongst pretty cottages,
is the beautiful Buckingham Church.
Buckingham has many good facilities, including a swimming pool
& leisure centre, health clubs and an all-weather sports
pitch. Golf courses and horse riding schools, cricket and football
pitches are nearby. There are a wide variety of shops, restaurants
and pubs and a twice-weekly market selling all manner of produce,
from food to clothing and shoes. There is a flea-market every
Saturday.
If you stay in the beautiful historic town of Buckingham, there
are many sites of interest to visit, such as:
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The
Church of St Peter & St Paul - Occupying the site
of a former Saxon Castle, the parish church was completed
in 1781 but was partly rebuilt by Sir George Gilbert Scott
in the 19th Century. Inside are a number of carved Tudor
bench ends and a Latin manuscript bible from 1471. (Quite
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The
Old Gaol Museum (The Old Jail) - Restored extensively
by the Buckingham Heritage Trust, this landmark building
in Buckingham town centre celebrated its 250th anniversary
in 1998. It now houses a fascinating museum reflecting
the building’s history through an audiovisual display,
aspects of Buckingham’s past, and Buckinghamshire’s
military history. Regular themed exhibitions are also
held at the museum throughout the year. Includes a ‘Cell
Shop’ providing souvenirs and mementoes of Buckingham
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Old Town Hall - The old town hall, which is topped
with an impressive gilded Swan, was built in the 18th
Century following the disastrous fire of Buckingham in
1725. Both the Town Hall and the Old Gaol were built in
a bid to win back the Assizes. Now used as a conference
and entertainment venue for weddings and exhibitions.
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The
University of Buckingham - is small, intimate and
has a unique atmosphere, perfect for studying. It has
the feel of an Oxbridge college, with beautiful grounds
and buildings but without the distractions of a noisy
city. An independent University with innovative 2 year
degree courses.
Accommodation
is mostly on campus and there is never more than a 10-minute
walk from your halls of residence, to the lecture rooms,
the library, or to whichever resource you require. Centrally
situated within the town.
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Istra
Cottages - just one of the buildings which the University
has restored to its former beauty in this, the older
part of Buckingham.
Istra
Cottages houses the Student Support department. What
better environment could you hope to come to when you're
feeling stressed?
The short walk from Hunter Street to Chandos Road takes
you over the River Ouse and through scenery which is
typical of Buckingham's attractive campus.
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Tanlaw
Mill - now restored and converted, once the industrial
heart of the town this is now the social heart of the
University housing the Refectory, Students Union, bar
and sporting and recreation facilities.
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Guest Rooms Only in the heart of England
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