Sightseeing
Waddesdon Manor
Amazing National Trust property owned by the Rothschild’s. Famous English painting collection and beautiful gardens. Christmas light show https://waddesdon.org.uk/
Thame
Lovely market town, loads of restaurants, pubs and boutiques. Visit Thame
Oxford
World famous beautiful university town, only 16 miles away, 30 minutes by car or train from Haddenham & Thame Station, Visit Oxford
David Bowie Statue
Recently installed in Aylesbury, commemorating historic links to Friars music venue back in the day. visit
Brill Windmill
Don’t miss the sunsets, local beauty spot – visit
Shopping
Bicester Village
The best and most popular Designer Outlet Shopping in the UK, own railway station one stop away. more info
Haddenham Garden Centre
Very popular, good cafe, butchers, farm shop, clothing, Edinburgh Woollen Mill in addition to normal garden centre offering. read more
Westgate Oxford
Brand new shopping centre in the heart of Oxford. more info
Oxford Covered Market
Over 50 independent businesses under one roof. read more
Local Food Scene
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – Great Milton
World famous 2 Michelin stars by Raymond Blanc. Don’t miss the kitchen garden website
The Dinton Hermit – Dinton
Recently refurbished, modern British menu, Grade I I listed building website
The Harrow – Bishopstone
Has quickly earned a great reputation lovely traditional atmosphere and great menu. website
The Black Horse – Thame
Superior pub restaurant in Thame, menu by Raymond Blanc, don’t miss the souffle. website
The Thatch – Thame
Winner of “The Restaurant”, international seasonal menu in Thame. website
Atalay’s Kebabs – Thame
Award winning mobile restaurant… simply the best. read more
The Mole & Chicken, Long Crendon
Good local pub restaurant, very popular – website
The Pointer – Brill
Good reputation, located in Brill – website
Theatre and Music
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Brand new theatre in the heart of Aylesbury Tickets
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Oxford New Theatre
Oxford Playhouse
Walking and Cycling
Snakemoor Nature Reserve
Next to Haddenham Railway Station – read more
Waddesdon Manor
Magnificent gardens , National Trust – read more
Whiteleaf – Circular Walk
Part of the Ridgeway, National Trails Website
Phoenix Trail
Reclaimed railway line, very popular cycle path through the country side. website
Festivals and Events
Thame Showground
Thame Food Fair, County Show upcoming events
Local Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes
Black Goo
New and very popular coffee shop in Cornmarket – Thame
Norsk
Haddenham favourite for a coffee and a light bite.
The Birdcage – Thame
Friendly, historic local pub built website
The 6 Bells Thame
Busy bub, great atmosphere, good beer and food . website
The Kings Head – Haddenham
Nice local pub only available short walk away, nice beer garden, pub grub, Sky Sports. website
The Rising Sun – Haddenham
Traditional pub, locals favourite, nice atmosphere, local XT Brewery real ale. website
House Of Spice
Decent local curry house and takeaway
Smarts Fish & Chip Shop
Excellent local chippy, freshly made and broad menu
Haddenham Garden Centre
Popular cafe in an excellent garden centre with excellent boutique shops on site.
Golf
The Oxfordshire
Championship Golf Course near Thame hosting PGA events, green fees accepted. website
