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Nice village church

Matilda’s Coffee shop permanently closed. The pub is open.

Its great to see Molly's Community Café in Steeple Claydon avoided closure thanks to a collective effort. A significant part of the funding came from HS2's Community and Environment Fund, which awarded the cafe a £75,000 grant. This fund was set up to help offset the disruption caused by the construction of the high-speed rail link. Additionally, Unita Hopkins, the daughter of Molly Lewis (who originally ran the newsagents on the site), chose to donate the building back to the community for the creation of the cafe. The cafe operates as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, and it's also run with the help of volunteers under the guidance of a full-time manager. In July 2024, a public meeting was held to address the challenging financial position that would arise as the lease expired and the business started to pay rent. A small group of volunteers with relevant skills are working with the cafe manager and directors to implement suggestions to ensure its continued viabilit

A nice find off the A413 is St Nicolas Church in Lillingstone Dayrell. It's easy to miss as it is down a lane; St Nicolas Church in Lillingstone Dayrell is a captivating historical site. This church showcases a blend of architectural styles from the late 11th century to the 19th century, with Norman, 13th-century, and Victorian features. Inside, the church houses the tombs of the Dayrell family, providing a glimpse into local history. The church's serene location, outside the modern village surrounded by countryside in and near Manor Farm, enhances its timeless appeal.

Lying in a rolling Buckinghamshire landscape of arable fields, pasture and woodland, Foxcote Reservoir is the kind of place that rewards patient visitors. Created in 1956 by damming a small tributary of the River Great Ouse, this site has become important for the numbers of wintering waterfowl, especially wigeon and coot. https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/foxcote-reservoir

The church stands at the centre of an Iron Age hillfort. Church Way follows the curve of the eastern rampart, you can see the western rampart running through the field. Good views from here.

The Butchers Arms Fringford and Matilda's closed in Nov 2022. Unlikley to open anytime soon. Check before you go.

A nice little coffee shop with inside and outside seating . Built to blend in with the new housing in Deanshanger