Family Friendly

Welcoming to families with children

The Pubs

The Boot

Rustic-chic village pub and large garden serving local food with real ales in rural surroundings.

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The Chequers

Country pub in pretty countryside with friendly staff, generous portions of British fare, and a quiet, welcoming atmosphere ideal for Sunday roasts and long lunches.

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The Spindle & Thread

Characterful High Wycombe pub with a carvery and full menu, welcoming families and groups with table arrangements to suit, alongside attentive staff and a cosy atmosphere.

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The Squirrel

Rustic village pub with leather sofas, log fires, a large beer garden and a menu of British grub.

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Le De Spencer Arms

Real ales and seasonal home-cooked food, plus quiz nights and live music in a child-friendly pub.

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The Old Bell Country Inn

Simple rooms in a relaxed country inn offering dining, a beer garden & breakfast.

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The Old Queens Head

Modern global cuisine and country house interiors including chandeliers and a snug with woodburner.

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The Red Lion

Rural Coleshill pub with a spacious garden, warm interior, accomplished kitchen offering a wide choice of seasonal dishes, and attentive service.

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The Red Lion PH

Characterful countryside pub with a sprawling water-garden featuring a koi pond, old farming machinery and classic motorbikes, plus a menu of traditional roasts and real ales.

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The Stag

Flackwell Heath

Traditional beamed pub with a beer garden set among fields serving classic British home cooking.

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The Three Horseshoes

Flackwell Heath

Family-run village pub set back from the high street, serving fresh fish and chips, burgers and traditional British fare, with a friendly atmosphere, resident dog and comfortable retreat feel.

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Crown Inn

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

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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 Full Moon Public House

Little Kingshill

Traditional village pub with a beer garden, candlelit interior and a menu of quality British food at reasonable prices, ideal for finishing a countryside walk.

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The Gate

Countryside pub with a sprawling garden overlooking fields, serving real ales and traditional fare in an unpretentious setting favoured by locals.

The George & Dragon

Stylish chain pub serving classic international favourites, grill dishes and burgers.

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The George Ale House

Great Missenden

Neighbourhood ale house with a crackling fire, knowledgeable landlord, carefully curated rotating ales and a welcoming crowd of regulars who value good conversation and a proper pint.

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The George And Dragon

Village pub in the heart of Quainton offering generously portioned Sunday roasts, fine dining evenings and carefully crafted menus in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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The George and Dragon

Stylish rooms in a former coaching inn offering a restaurant and complimentary hot breakfast.

The George And Dragon Hotel

Stylish rooms in a former coaching inn offering a restaurant and complimentary hot breakfast.

The Globe

Characterful country pub with stone-walled garden offering views across rural fields, mature hedging for shelter, and traditional seating arranged to maximise the surroundings.

The Golden Ball

Upscale venue for an eclectic menu of locally sourced produce prepared with European influences.

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The Golden Cross

Welcoming country pub near Saunderton station with home-made food, well-kept beers, an enclosed garden with children’s play equipment, and ample car parking popular with walkers and travellers.

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The Grand Junction Arms

Waterfront pub with large garden, serving well-presented British cuisine, bar snacks and real ales.

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The Green Man Prestwood

Village pub in the heart of Prestwood with a rear courtyard garden, well-kept ales and craft beers, and a menu of British fare including ploughman’s and gastropub classics.

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