Things for kids to do

Pubs you can relax in and have the children entertained

The Pubs

Shoulder Of Mutton

Pub with a menu of traditional British dishes & a family-friendly vibe.

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The Bell

Country pub conviviality and modern British cooking amongst wood panelling and rustic furniture.

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The Black Boy

Traditional village pub in Oving with countryside views across Buckinghamshire, a spacious garden, cosy interior and a menu of classic British fare.

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The Pointer

Beamed 18th-century pub serving locally brewed ales and hearty food, plus a butchers for local meat.

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The Swan

Grendon Underwood

Welcoming village pub at the heart of Grendon with a thatched roof, multiple seating areas, well-maintained gardens and a menu featuring roast dinners and traditional fare.

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The Bull & Butcher

Stone-built village pub in a secluded spot near Ludgershall’s green, serving proper food and quality fare with attentive service and a spacious garden.

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The Clifden Arms

Rural Oxfordshire country pub with rooms, offering locally sourced food and a genuine countryside setting in quiet rolling landscape.

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The Eight Bells

Village pub in the heart of Long Crendon with a pleasant beer garden, welcoming atmosphere, good food and attentive service.

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The Old Fisherman

Riverside pub beside the River Thame with a spacious garden, children’s play area, dog-friendly facilities and a menu of reasonably-priced food in a rural setting.

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The Pheasant

Warm rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and cooked breakfast in a classic village pub/restaurant.

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The Swan Public House

Traditional 19th-century pub with casual rooms, free full English breakfast & a warm dining room.

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Akeman Inn

Welcoming countryside pub in Kingswood with friendly service, reasonably priced food and drink, and a modest garden, popular for celebrations and quiet suppers alike.

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Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

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Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

Featured Pubs

The Clifden Arms

Rural Oxfordshire country pub with rooms, offering locally sourced food and a genuine countryside setting in quiet rolling landscape.

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The Cock & Rabbit Inn

Welcoming country pub in the Chilterns serving carefully sourced seasonal dishes including fresh scallops, with a strong wine list, attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for Sunday lunches.

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The Crooked Billet

Henley-on-Thames

Rustic, renowned inn offering modern and classic British cuisine using local produce, plus music.

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The Cross Keys

Historic countryside pub with low ceilings, exposed beams, a decked garden with countryside views ideal for walking, cask ales and traditional food at reasonable prices, and a welcoming landlord.

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The Crown

Luxe modern and classic rooms in 3 timber-framed buildings around a courtyard, plus upscale dining.

The Crown Inn

Village pub with a welcoming, bustling interior, good local atmosphere and a kitchen specialising in hearty traditional fare including Sunday roasts and pies.

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The Crown Public House

Village pub in the Chilterns with spacious indoor and outdoor seating, a good selection of beers, and a menu featuring traditional British fare including steak and ale pie.

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The Crown Public House

Little Missenden

Pub with a menu of traditional British dishes and a family-friendly vibe.

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The Crown Radnage

Village pub in the heart of Radnage with a modest garden overlooking the Chilterns, serving local ales and traditional fare in a relaxed, unpretentious setting.

The Dashwood Roadhouse

Roadside pub with a sprawling car park and large sheltered beer garden, serving pizzas and restaurant fare, welcoming motorhome overnight stays and live music events.

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The Dinton Hermit

Village pub/restaurant with contemporary en suite rooms, including English breakfast; dogs allowed.

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The Dog House Pub and K9 Cafe

Dog-friendly countryside pub near Aylesbury with a K9 cafe, serving Sunday roasts and traditional fare in a rural setting welcoming to dogs and their owners.

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