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Burnham Beeches (Robin Hood, Harry Potter, Sleepy Hollow)
The ancient pollarded beech woodland close to Pinewood Studios is one of Britain's most-filmed forests.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Great Missenden
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Great Missenden
Great Missenden works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hyde Heath, 20km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Great Missenden is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,227, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Great Missenden sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Great Missenden to your route.
About Great Missenden
Great Missenden is a village and civil parish in the Misbourne Valley of the Chiltern Hills, in Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated between the towns of Amersham and Wendover; it adjoins the village of Little Kingshill, and is 1 mile (1.6 km) from Little Missenden and the village of Prestwood. The village is nowRead more
best known as home to the late Roald Dahl, the world-famous adult and children's author.
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Great Missenden is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7042 latitude, -0.7080 longitude.
What is the population of Great Missenden?
Great Missenden has a population of approximately 7,227 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,227
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7042, -0.7080
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Great Missenden
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
20 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter
The Leavesden studios where all eight films were shot; the tour preserves the original Great Hall, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express sets.
20 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire (Goldfinger golf match)
The Palladian clubhouse and course hosted the celebrated golf match between Bond and Goldfinger, and reappeared in Tomorrow Never Dies.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
LEGOLAND Windsor
Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.
27 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Bletchley Park
Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.
33 km · about 40 min drive
film location
Virginia Water Lake, Surrey (Forbidden Forest)
The lakeside and woods of Windsor Great Park doubled for the Forbidden Forest and the Hogwarts grounds in Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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