High Street A41 Waddesdon Aylesbury
01296 655069
https://www.waddesdonparish.org/

St Michael's - a brief history

The first stones of this church were laid around 1190. The church has been extensively enlarged and embellished over the centuries, so there are good examples of several different architectural styles throughout the church. Stonework, woodcarving and brasses are of high quality.

The font has been used for the baptism of Waddesdon generations since about 1400. The 14th century tower was demolished and rebuilt in 1892, and within the belfry are six steel bells.

Because of its size, it is thought that the church was used as a visitation church, able to accommodate the clergy and laity of the area when the Bishop of Lincoln visited.

The ornate pulpit was given by the church's patron, the Duke of Marlborough, as a thank-offering for his safe return from the Boer War.

High Street, Waddesdon, HP18 0JE
(01296) 651727
thefivearrows.co.uk/

Part of the Waddesdon Manor estate and run by the National Trust. This ornate hotel is predominantly a restaurant with an area where someone who wishes to enjoy an beer can sit, either before a meal or without making use of the restaurant.

70a High Street, Waddesdon, HP18 0JD
(01296) 651227
thelionwaddesdon.co.uk/

Bright, airy U-shaped bar with one half reserved for eating - menus are found on blackboards. The drinking half has a large fireplace. Various framed pictures throughout are dedicated to rural life and breweries. Plenty of accomodation and...

116 High Street, Waddesdon, HP18 0JF
(01296) 651320
thelongdogpub.com/

A nice open plan pub with a separate dining area. The manager has an extensive knowledge of Real Ale. The pub is across the road from the National Trust's famous Waddesdon Manor. They occasionally have Marston's 61 Deep debadged as Long Dog...