Day trips from Marlow

Not only can Marlow offer you many delights, it is also a great base to get around to visit many local attractions.  Here we have a selection of great days out, all within an hour or so from Marlow.  They are listed by category and in turn by approximate distance.

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It is recommended that you contact each entry for opening hours and pricing details. 

Salters Steamers (Cruise, 0 miles from Marlow) Cruises up the Thames to and from Marlow. Mostly operate in the summer only. www.salterssteamers.co.uk

Stanley Spencer Gallery (Gallery, 4 miles from Marlow) This Gallery is dedicated to the life and work of Sir Stanley Spencer RA. (1891 - 1959) The Stanley Spencer Gallery was first opened in 1962, three years after the artist's death. It stands as a lasting memorial to the man who became synonymous with the village of Cookham. There is nearby parking in Cookham village, including disabled parking in marked spaces on the High Street. Kings Hall, High Street, Cookham on Thames, Berkshire, SL6 9SJ www.stanleyspencer.org.uk

Cliveden House (Historic Building, 6 miles from Marlow) National Trust gardens and riverside walks, ideal for a picnic. The mansion house itself is now a hotel, and was once home to Nancy Astor - Britain's first woman MP. Also known as the site of the "Profumo" scandal. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-cliveden

Odds Farm (Animals, 6 miles from Marlow) Odds Farm is the ideal outing for families, schools, groups and birthday parties - essential adventure for kids of all ages! Whatever the weather, it's the ideal place to get up close to all sorts of farm animals, learn about them, and have fun doing it - all in a safe environment and a great atmosphere. Wooburn Common, 01628 520188 Open 7 days a week www.oddsfarm.co.uk

The Hell fire Caves (Caves, 6.5 miles from Marlow) Unique natural caves extended in the 18th century, for use by the notorious Hell Fire Club.  And... er.. it's our only entry in the 'caves' category! High Wycombe. 01494 533739 www.hellfirecaves.co.uk

West Wycombe Park (Historic Building, 6.5 miles from Marlow) 18th Century mansion in landscaped parkland (National Trust property) 01494 755571 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-westwycombepark

Hughenden Manor (Historic Building, 7 miles from Marlow) High Wycombe Victorian Gothic home of former Prime Minister, Disraeili. A National Trust Property. 01494 755565 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-hughendenmanor

River and Rowing Museum (Museum, 8 miles from Marlow) Museum covering the town of Henley, the River Thames and the sport of rowing. Also has a permanent Wind in the Willows exhibit. Well worth the visit. Henley, 01491 415600 www.rrm.co.uk

Greys Court (Historic Building, 10 miles from Marlow) Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, with ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Henley, 01494 755564 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-greyscourt

Stonor (Historic House & Grounds, 11 miles from Marlow) One of England’s oldest manor houses, situated in one of the most beautiful settings. The house, garden, old hall tea room & gift shop are open Sundays from April until the end of September. The park, with its herd of fallow deer, is also open by way of a public footpath throughout the year, from where there are stunning views of both the house and surrounding countryside. www.stonor.com

Bekonscot Model Village (Model Village, 12 miles from Marlow) The oldest original model village in the world, portraying aspects of England mostly dating from the 1930s. There are six little villages in a 1½ acre miniature landscape of farms and fields, castles and churches, woods, lakes and rolling hills. www.bekonscot.com

Roald Dahl Museum (Museum, 12 miles from Marlow) An award-winning and family-friendly Museum. (Enjoy England's Best Small Visitor Attraction 2008). Two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries, and the interactive Story Centre. Great Missenden, 01494 892192 www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Legoland (Theme park, 14 miles from Marlow) Excellent, and very popular Lego theme park - particularly suitable for those with younger children. Opens from mid-March to the End of October. See website for precise dates and times. www.legoland.co.uk

Chiltern Open air Museum (Museum, 14 miles from Marlow) Founded in 1976, with the aim of rescuing threatened buildings and re-erecting them on a forty-five acre site of natural park, meadow and woodland, thereby preserving a variety of structures of historical interest which are typical of the region. Chalfont St Giles, 01494 871117 www.coam.org.uk

Windsor Castle (Castle, 14.5 miles from Marlow) The world famous Windsor Castle was built 900 years ago for William The Conqueror, and much enlarged over the years is still an official residence of the Queen. Windsor 01753 831118 http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=34

Go Ape - Bracknell (Outdoors activities, 19 miles from Marlow) An arial assault course through the forest - great fun, for ages 10 to adult. Swinley Forest, Bracknell (also have another site at Aston Cliton - about 21 miles away, near Tring) 0870 444 5562 www.goape.co.uk

Wellington Country Park (Country Park, 24 miles from Marlow) Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands surrounding a 35 acre lake, there are numerous activities to keep the kids happy:- Adventure play area, toddler's area, sand pits, water play, slides, miniature railway, enchanted forest, nature trail maze, 9 holes of crazy golf, plus an assortment of play equipment to climb in and on, will all ensure a fun filled day for all! Within our woodlands, there are four nature trails to follow taking in sights of our vast array of wildlife in their natural habitat. www.wellington-country-park.co.uk

Waddesdon Manor (Historic Building, 33 miles from Marlow) Magnificent house and grounds in the style of a 16th-century French château *World-renowned collection of French furniture, paintings and decorative arts *Woodland Playground and wildlife interpretation trail *Landscaped park with shady walks, beautiful panoramas, fountains and grottoes *Vast rococo-style aviary, housing colourful exotic birds Near Aylesbury, 01296 653211 www.waddesdon.org.uk