Buckinghamshire is known for being one of the most beautiful places to live and work. It is surrounded by natural beauty and has plenty of fun things to do too.
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Here are some fun facts for your next Buckinghamshire dating endeavour!
- It is also known as Midsomer County because it was the filming location for the smash-hit TV series.
- The world’s oldest model village is there and has been since 1929.
- Buckinghamshire is the most filmed in county in England. Some notable appearances include Star Wars, James Bond, Bridgerton and Killing Eve!
Okay, so those are cool facts, and here are some fantastic places that you can check out!
MK Gallery
This stunning place has five massive galleries and is where many international exhibits are shown. It is located on Midsummer Boulevard, and you will be hard-pressed to run out of things to do here!
If you and your mate or date are crafty, then there are plenty of events on, and when you get peckish, it has a bar and cafe serving up tasty treats.
Opening times:
Café/Bar and Shop:
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10 am-7.30 pm
Exhibitions open: Tuesday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm
MK Gallery is closed on Mondays.
The Pilgrim
There are plenty of tasty places keeping the Buckinghamshire dating scene’s full to the brim. Yet, The Pilgrim offers something a little bit different. It has a Michelin Star, and people speak highly of the service and the food.
The Pilgrim has a massive range of food on the menu, including Free Range Rear Breed Meats, sustainable fish, and veggies from their own veggie patch!
The menu changes weekly, so after your first visit, you can head back to try something different the week after.
You don’t need to book, and you don’t need to order food either!
Opening Times: Subject to change during COVID-19.
Claydon House
If National Parks and Gardens are your things, then Claydon is a must-see. It has been around since the 1600s and has a series of stunning 18th-century features.
They have an onsite shop, somewhere to eat and plenty to see.
It is a super peaceful place to take a date or to stroll around with friends.
Claydon Estate also has events throughout the year, including fayres and festivals.
For special occasions, you might even consider staying in one of the holiday cottages!
You can check the website for all of the details.
Skirmish Wycombe
Skirmish Wycombe is one of the paintballing experiences in Buckinghamshire. It has a paintballing area and outdoor activities, including laser tag and mini paintballing.
It has a vast 16-acre site and 10 different game zones.
Laser tag is perfect for those who don’t love the idea of shooting a new person on a first date but still have a competitive streak.
At the moment, there are limits on the minimum number of people. You need 12 people to book a paintballing session.
If you can’t wait and want to book just for two, then UK Paintball has different booking options.
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