West Wycombe Park, High Wycombe
Facts and practical information
West Wycombe Park is a country house built between 1740 and 1800 near the village of West Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England. It was conceived as a pleasure palace for the 18th-century libertine and dilettante Sir Francis Dashwood, 2nd Baronet. The house is a long rectangle with four façades that are columned and pedimented, three theatrically so. The house encapsulates the entire progression of British 18th-century architecture from early idiosyncratic Palladian to the Neoclassical, although anomalies in its design make it architecturally unique. The mansion is set within an 18th-century landscaped park containing many small temples and follies, which act as satellites to the greater temple, the house. ()
West Wycombe Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Adams Park, Hellfire Caves, St Lawrence's Church, St Mary and St George Church.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to West Wycombe Park?
How to get to West Wycombe Park by public transport?
Bus
- Pinewood Road • Lines: 48 (25 min walk)
- Hour Glass • Lines: 32, 48 (26 min walk)