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Having been on UK TV screens since 1997, and now shown in over 200 countries across the world it would be hard to believe if you haven’t heard of the series Midsomer Murders. Based on a series of novels by Caroline Graham it is set in the fictional county of Midsomer, however there have been many filming locations for Midsomer Murders in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire, Hampshire and Hertfordshire, throughout the series.
Usually set in pretty chocolate-box villages there is a light-hearted and humorous tone to the episodes despite being traditional whodunits.
Filming Locations for Midsomer Murders in Buckinghamshire
Amersham
Nestling in the heart of the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Amersham is an ideal base from which to explore the countryside with a network of footpaths and cycling routes. In the winter, see the sculptural shapes of beech, oak and ash; in the spring walk through bluebell woods and later enjoy the bright green of new leaf, in the summer walk or cycle in the shade cast by woodland and in autumn kick up piles of red and orange leaves; and at any time emerge from the woods and marvel at the rolling hills and fields stretching out below.
Beaconsfield
The town is located on Junction 2 of the M40 less than 25 miles north west of the centre of London. The town’s train station is served by Chiltern Railways who run regular trains from Birmingham Snow Hill to London Marylebone. Browse the wide streets of Beaconsfield new town, where you can discover anything from sports equipment to musical instruments, arts and crafts to fashion and millinery. There really is something for everyone!
Dorney
Dorney is a village and civil parish in the South Bucks district of Buckinghamshire, bordering on the River Thames to the west and south and bisected by the Jubilee River. It includes a grade I listed manor house, Dorney Court and the largest rowing lake in the south of England, Dorney Lake.
Great Missenden
Great Missenden at the head of the Misbourne valley is an attractive small town, with a long curving High Street of half timbered and Georgian shops, a graciously proportioned Baptist Church and a number of traditional pubs. The village is now best known as home to the late Roald Dahl, the internationally famous children’s author.
Hambleden
Hambleden is one of its prettiest villages of brick and flint cottages, in one of the most attractive valleys in the Chiltern Hills. St Mary’s church dates from the 14th century and includes a conspicuous memorial to Cope D’Oyley (who died in 1633) and his family. The tower contains eight bells and the ceiling is quite intricately decorated in parts. The post office in the village serves also the local shop and café.
Little Missenden
Little Missenden is a village and civil parish on the River Misbourne in Buckinghamshire, England. It is in the Chiltern Hills, about 3 miles (5Â km) southeast of Great Missenden and 3 miles (5Â km) west of Amersham. The village lies on the River Misbourne in the Misbourne valley.
The Lee
The Lee (formally known as just Lee) is a village in Buckinghamshire, England. It is located in the Chiltern Hills, about 2 mi north east of Great Missenden and 3 mi south east of Wendover. The Lee is a charming picture postcard village with a large village green surrounded by the beautiful brick houses with steeply sloping terracotta-tiled roofs and white leaded windows typical of the area.
Turville
Turville is situated in the Chilterns, close to exit 5 on the M40 and 65 km from London. It is a quintessential example of rural parish life and is situated five miles north of Henley-on-Thames, another typically pretty English village. With its olde worlde charm and beauty, it has a collection of idyllic 16th-century brick cottages lining the meandering main street.
Wendover
Wendover is a market town and civil parish at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated at the point where the main road across the Chilterns between London and Aylesbury intersects with the once important road along the foot of the Chilterns. Nestling in a gap in the Chiltern Hills, this picturesque town known as the ‘Gateway to the Chilterns’ is an ideal base for walkers and nature lovers.
Have you visited any of the filming locations for Midsomer Murders in Buckinghamshire?
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