Local Area


Missenden Walled Garden

The Walled Garden Charity

The Missenden Walled Garden Charity which is based within the grounds of Missenden Abbey provide day support for people with disabilities or mental health issues. Come and see how they grow vegetables, fruit and herbs, which we are lucky enough to be able to source and use this freshly grown produce in the Missenden Abbey kitchens and incorporate them into our menus. And when you visit you will also have the opportunity to purchase their plants and other produce, such as: pressed apple juice, honey and seasonal floristry items.

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The Great Chiltern Walk

The Great Chiltern Walk

Enjoy the Chilterns, an area of outstanding natural beauty with a one-day or two-days guided walking experience where you will be taken to some of the best and interesting locations in the Chilterns using the village of Great Missenden as the starting and end point. The one-day tour includes a pub lunch and the two-day tour includes overnight accommodation and the option to add a delicious cream tea or afternoon tea.

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Chiltern Trike Tours

View the beautiful Chiltern Hills and surrounding area in a unique way – with a chauffeured Boom trike experience from Chiltern Trike Tours. And when you book a tour on the trike (named Bumblebee), you’ll also enjoy a stop off here at Missenden Abbey for a delicious afternoon tea. The perfect anniversary gift or birthday present, truly an experience not to be missed.

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Roald Dahl Museum

Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre

Within walking distance of the abbey, you will find this great little award-winning Museum situated in the village of Great Missenden. Roald Dahl lived in the village for 36 years until his death in 1990; he is buried locally at the Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul)

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Malt The Brewery

Malt The Brewery

Not only can you enjoy the local Ale in our Cromwell Bar, but you can also take a tour of where it’s made.

Located just 1.5 miles away from the abbey, watch the ale creators using traditional brewing techniques that keeps their customers loyal and ever expanding.

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Harry Potter Tour

Harry Potter Tour

A visitor attraction for all ages is only a 30 minute drive from Missenden Abbey, so a great day out for all the family when you can delve into the magical, mystical world of Harry Potter. Stunning costumes, breathtakingly detailed sets and intricate props are just some of the exciting things to see.

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National Trust

The National Trust

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, is an independent charity and membership organisation for environmental and heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Click below for great days out with the National Trust.

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Midsomer

Midsomer Murders Locations Trail

The real-life Midsomer Murders locations are spread across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire where towns and villages have names every bit as wondeful as their fictional counterparts. So if you watch Midsomer Murders and think ‘I wonder where it is’ – then click below to find out.

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