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Places to see in ( Winslow - UK )

Places to see in ( Winslow - UK )

Winslow is a market town and civil parish designated as a town council in the Aylesbury Vale district of north Buckinghamshire. It has a population of just over 4,400. Winslow was first recorded in a royal charter of 792–93 in which it was granted by Offa of Mercia to St Albans Abbey as Wineshauue, which means Wine's Burial Mound The Domesday Book of 1086 records it as Weneslai. A late Celtic copper torc has been found here, and also a silver drinking-cup of late Roman design.

One of the finer buildings in Buckinghamshire is situated in this small town. Winslow Hall, which sits on the main road leading into the town from Aylesbury. It was built possibly from the designs of Sir Christopher Wren by William Lowndes, secretary to the Treasury. His name and the date 1700 are to be seen on the frieze over the door. The Anglican parish church in High Street, dating from about 1320 is dedicated to St. Laurence (St Laurence's Church, Winslow), and is twinned with St Paul's Church in Winslow, Arizona. Keach's Baptist Chapel, dating from 1695 in its present form, is probably the oldest surviving nonconformist chapel in Buckinghamshire.

The Whaddon Chase fox hunt has traditionally met in the Town Square at Winslow every Boxing Day for many years. The occasion is very well attended with over a thousand people visiting the town on Boxing Day each year. The Silver Band from the nearby village of Great Horwood playing Christmas carols have often been in attendance. Other annual events in the town include a beer festival in March, and the Winslow Show, a gymkhana and agricultural show which is held every August on Sheep Street, across the road from Winslow Hall.

Winslow Hall Opera, formerly known as Stowe Opera was reformed after a gap of six years and since 2012 is performed in the grounds of Winslow Hall. The Lions Club of Winslow meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the Bell Hotel in the town and prides itself on helping the community of Winslow and the surrounding areas.

The A413 road linking Buckingham and Aylesbury, runs through the centre of Winslow, forming the high street. This was originally the Wendover to Buckingham Turnpike, which was diverted to go through Winslow by Act of Parliament in 1742. Bus services to and through Winslow include the x60 Aylesbury – Milton Keynes express, the route 60 Aylesbury – Buckingham and the route 50 Milton Keynes – Winslow. There is also a number of Winslow Community Bus Services.

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Situated in a quiet country lane surrounded by farm land yet a stones throw to the ever popular village of West End. A superb Detached 4 bedroom house having 2 en-suites to the master and guest bedrooms with further family bathroom.

The extensive ground floor with 4 reception rooms comprises a delightful lounge ,separate dining room,family room and study. There is a fully fitted kitchen with granite tops, good size conservatory leading to the rear garden,a very spacious and imposing reception hall with original wood block flooring and a cloakroom. The property is approached through a large wooden gate leading to the front garden where there is parking for several cars/caravan and access to the detached double width garage.

The rear garden is absolutely delightful with a neatly maintained lawn numerous flower borders and hedging affording seclusion and measuring about 160` in depth.. This is without doubt a superb house with very little to do and no expense has been spared by the current vendors in maintaining this lovely home. Viewings are strongly recommended.

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