Aylesbury Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England
About Aylesbury
The town dates back to the 4th century BC when it was an Iron age hill fort. By Anglo Saxon times it had grown to be a major market town. In 1529 Henry VIII declared the town the town as the county town of Buckinghamshire although, it is thought the decision was more to gain favour with Thomas Boleyn (father of Anne Boleyn) who was owner of Aylesbury Manor. 1603/4 saw the population decimated by plague. The town played a significant role in the Civil War when it was a stronghold for Parliamentarian forces (1642 was the Battle of Aylesbury, won by the Parliamentarians). Other "claims to fame": In 2005 the town was selected to be one of 6 "Cycling Demonstration Towns" receiving significant funding to develop cycling and cycle infrastructure in and around the town. As a result of this the tow
Top Attractions in Aylesbury
Explore the best things to see and do in Aylesbury:
- ★Aylesbury Canal Society
- ★Buckinghamshire County Museum
- ★Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
- ★Friars' Club
- ★John Hampden statue
- ★Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
- ★St Tiggywinkles
- ★Waddesdon Manor
Where to Eat in Aylesbury
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bucks Balti House
- 🍴Desire
- 🍴Just Baguettes
- 🍴Peking Inn
- 🍴The Works
Where to Stay in Aylesbury
- 🏨Best Western Garden Court
- 🏨Five Arrows
- 🏨Hartwell House
- 🏨Holiday Inn
- 🏨House Forty One
- 🏨Premier Inn
Aylesbury Travel Guide Sections
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