Aylesbury was a major market town in Anglo-Saxon times and features an array of Georgian buildings surrounding the Early English parish church of St. Mary.

There is also a delightfully refurbished County Museum and Art Gallery where you can immerse yourself in the historical and cultural heritage of Buckinghamshire.

A large Market Square plays host to traditional open-air markets and numerous other events.

The Waterside Theatre is the perfect place to indulge yourself in a dynamic and diverse programme of live entertainment and performances.

Many open-air concerts and festivals take place throughout the year, including the Roald Dahl Festival and Aylesbury Festival.

Aylesbury is home to two main shopping centres, Friars Square and Hale Leys, which offer a wide selection of familiar high street retail names. Supermarket shopping is well catered for; there are branches of Tesco, Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose all within convenient reach of home.

When it comes to dining, Aylesbury offers a variety of venues and menus to suit all tastes and pockets ranging from delightful tea rooms and cafés to bistros and restaurants including Costa Coffee, Frankie & Benny’s, Prezzo, Pizza Express, Wagamama and Nando’s. There is also a good selection of traditional English pubs.