Local Attractions
Buckinghamshire is a very beautiful location and home to many beautiful, traditional attractions. When you visit The Kings Arms Hotel we aim to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. With easy public transport into Central London and lots of local heritage there is plenty to do during your stay in Amersham. Here are just some of the things you can do.
Bekonscot Model Village
Bekonscot Village is a lovely miniature village that children are excited by and enjoy looking at – for them, it’s a little pretend town. This place is perfect for family outings. It’s full of trains packed to the brim with miniature people, miniature houses, miniature everything! You and your family can even take a ride on a miniature train!
Distance: 4.9 miles
10 minute drive
Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk
Amersham Museum
The Amersham Museum has been collecting local history for 30 years. The hotel is full of interesting things like the award winning herb garden, Tudor display, special exhibitions of Amersham Toys and local history.
Distance: 0.1 miles
2 minute walk
Website: www.amershammuseum.org
Windsor Castle
The well known Windsor Castle is both the oldest and largest occupied castle in the whole entire world. Furnished lavishly with fine artwork from Rubens, Canaletto and Gainsborough, this castle is full of beautiful things. Not only this, it is one of the official residences of the queen herself. Visiting the wonderful Windsor Castle should most certainly be on your ‘to do list’ whilst you enjoy your stay at the Kings Arms hotel.
Distance: 15.6 miles
33 minute drive
Website: www.royalcollection.org.uk
The Roald Dahl Museum
The Roald Dahl Museum is an award winning family museum, suitable for and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. It’s a lovely place to relax, have fun and learn. The museum has two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries, a sunny courtyard and an interactive Story Centre. This is somewhere you don’t want to miss.
Distance: 4.8 miles
8 minute drive
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
The Buckinghamshire Railway centre is full of exciting adventures that young children will enjoy. The centre is full of all your favourite trains, such as Thomas the Tank Engine. You can hitch a ride on the trains of your choice and carriages include a dining car from the royal train of 1901. This is an educational day out as well as an exciting and fun one. You and your family are sure to have a good time.
Distance: 21.5 miles
43 minutes drive
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
Legoland
Legoland is yet another fun packed entertaining place that both you and your family will enjoy. Even we adults are never too old for Legoland, so let go and have a great time!
Distance: 16.1 miles
35 minute drive
Website: www.legoland.co.uk
Whipsnade Zoo
At Whipsnade Zoo you can have the pleasure of seeing some of the rarest and most beautiful animals. For animal lovers – this certainly is an opportunity you definitely wouldn’t want to miss. A day at the zoo is for everyone, especially a day at Whipsnade Zoo which is the perfect location for family fun.
Distance: 27.6 miles
42 minute drive
Website: www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
Hook Norton Brewery
Founded in 1948, Hook Norton Brewery is a relational brewery in Norton. The Hook Norton Brewery has been popular for the last 150 years (it’s total existing time). You wouldn’t want to miss an excitingly educating day out at the brewery.
Distance: 68.4 miles
Time to walk: 1 hour and 24 minutes drive
Website: www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk
Ascot Racecourse
The Ascot Racecourse is a very popular venue for those who enjoy horse-racing and even for those who are looking for a fun day out. It is an entertaining and a great social outing suitable for all kinds of occasions. The Ascot Racecourse also holds a Christmas party with great entertainment, and it also makes a great venue for corporate outings too. No occasion too big or too small.
Distance: 27.4 miles
42 minute drive
Website: www.ascot.co.uk
