Bucks &amp; Oxon


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<p>Not everyone is lucky enough to have an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on their doorstep, but here in Bucks and Oxon, we&#8217;ve got a veritable pastoral playground in the shape of the gorgeous Chilterns  (which of course stretches right into Beds and Herts as well!) and <a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Chilterns Tourism</a> is a great resource for family days out in the hills. </p>



<p>Beyond the breath-taking grassland walks, wild woodland cycles and gorgeous picnic spots let&#8217;s not also forget this is living, working countryside and there&#8217;s also the quirky and pretty villages and market towns of the Chilterns too. Let&#8217;s whet our appetite for a local day out with <a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Chilterns Tourism</a>, shall we?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ADVENTURE </h2>



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<p>Soooo much for families to do in the Chilterns (but also check out the vineyard tours, spa days etc for when you haven&#8217;t got small people in tow). If your gang is big into adventure, there are a number of <a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="bushcraft days (opens in a new tab)">bushcraft days</a> throughout the Chilterns area, from shelter building and fire lighting in Little Chalfont, making rope from foraged stalks in Ipsden, to axe throwing in Stokenchurch (for the ninja in your life). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ANIMAL MAGIC </h2>



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<p>We all know kids love animals<strong> </strong>so you can only imagine how cu-rrazy they go for micro-pigs! Head to a <a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="family-run farm near Amersham (opens in a new tab)">family-run farm near Amersham</a>, in the middle of the Chilterns and they can meet, groom and cuddle the gorgeous little oinkers (and leave them very much there at the end of the day &#8211; best not let on that this farm sells pigs too!). Goats more your thing? Or ducks, chickens, alpacas or foxes even? They&#8217;re all there and ready to be cuddled at a <a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="bonkersly brilliant farm (opens in a new tab)">bonkersly brilliant farm</a> near Stoke Mandeville.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TWO-WHEEL WORKOUT </h2>



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<p>Cycling<strong> </strong>is big in the Chilterns, whether that&#8217;s the road warriors or the off-road brigade, but have you ever thought of going beyond the usual circuit and trying a multi-day cycle break&#8230; with kids? Yup, it can be done. A <a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="self-guided family cycle tour (opens in a new tab)">self-guided family cycle tour</a> on traffic free, gentle and flat tracks and roads is one of the family highlights of the Chilterns Tourism experiences and something that would be tricky to put together without the help of a pro. Four days exploring the cycle paths, bridleways and canal towpaths north of Wendover with a hotel bed to stay in each night? That&#8217;s a holiday they&#8217;ll remember for years.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TRADITIONAL PAST TIMES</h2>



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<p>Too much like hard work? Then sit back and let the<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="steam engine (opens in a new tab)">steam engine</a><strong> </strong>do the hard graft in your very own <em>Railway Children</em> moment (but with less peril and more cream teas). Absolute dream for wannabe train drivers (and big kids) alike.</p>



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<p>Want to deep dive into local history? Then the <a href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="museum experience (opens in a new tab)">museum experience</a> in Chalfont St Giles will be just the ticket &#8211; the one where historic buildings from around the Chilterns have actually been moved &#8211; brick by brick &#8211; and reconstructed to explore and live history. Or there&#8217;s willow weaving or and even the chance to be a blacksmith for an afternoon.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ARTS &amp; CRAFTS</h2>



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<p>Arts and crafts are big in the Chilterns, from the many makers to the experiences to have a go yourself, like jewellery making, knitting, life drawing, painting, woodwork and pottery, all available and reasonably priced  another one of the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="experiences (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank">experiences</a> that I&#8217;ve popped on my wish list.</p>



<p><strong>Want to know more?</strong></p>



<p>Get the details of all these days out, mini breaks and more on the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Chilterns Tourism website (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/chilterns-experiences.html" target="_blank">Chilterns Tourism website</a>.</p>


The Chilterns: epic family days out & mini-breaks

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