Aylesbury
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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). 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 town is well served by local cycle routes.
Taste of Aylesbury...
Restaurants are dotted around the town centre, ranging from fast food to à la carte. The main late night venues are situated around the cinema area, and also Kingsbury Square. Aylesbury also has a number of excellent pubs selling locally brewed beer including
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe Ridgeway Footpath (87 miles) running from Overton Hill in Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon near Tring passes 5 miles SE of Aylesbury through Wendover. Walking and cycling are both popular ways for exploring nearby hinterland. There has been substantial investment in a cycle route network Aylesbury is a fairly small town with some parts of the centre being pedestrianised, thus making it an ideal place to walk around. Local and county wide bus service operated by Arriva Bus Visit Butler's Cross on a sunny day to see a view of the town from a hill. Grand Union Canal - hire a narrowboat for a day or two to cruise. Take in a play at the beautiful Waterside Theatre, opened in 2010. A historic market town, Aylesbury has a daily market in the town centre. Products include fruit, vegetables, clothes, horticulture and media. Every so often on the weekend a French Market operates, bringing with it cheeses, bread and various other French delicacies....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Walking and cycling are both popular ways for exploring nearby hinterland. There has been substantial investment in a cycle route network Aylesbury is a fairly small town with some parts of the centre being pedestrianised, thus making it an ideal place to walk around. Local and county wide bus service operated by Arriva Bus Visit Butler's Cross on a sunny day to see a view of the town from a hill. Grand Union Canal - hire a narrowboat for a day or two to cruise. Take in a play at the beautiful Waterside Theatre, opened in 2010. A historic market town, Aylesbury has a daily market in the town centre. Products include fruit, vegetables, clothes, horticulture and media. Every so often on the weekend a French Market operates, bringing with it cheeses, bread and various other French delicacies. Restaurants are dotted around the town centre, ranging from fast food to à la carte. The main late night venues are situated around the cinema area, and also Kingsbury Square.
Money & Budget
A historic market town, Aylesbury has a daily market in the town centre. Products include fruit, vegetables, clothes, horticulture and media. Every so often on the weekend a French Market operates, bringing with it cheeses, bread and various other French delicacies. Restaurants are dotted around the town centre, ranging from fast food to à la carte. The main late night venues are situated around the cinema area, and also Kingsbury Square. Aylesbury also has a number of excellent pubs selling locally brewed beer including