Hambleden in Buckinghamshire is often praised for being among the UK’s most desirable and picturesque places to live.

Boasting a stunning landscape, the village has an old charm that has seen it become a popular place for film and TV crews.

In 2022, The Telegraph ranked Hambleden among England’s most beautiful villages.

Hambledon is easy to reach, with it being reachable in 2 hours via a train from Clapham Junction, or you can drive to the village in just under an hour and a half.

Hambleden, one of England’s most beautiful villages

Home to the Culden Faw Estate that spans 3,500 acres of woods, parkland and a sweeping chalk valley, the estate is a mighty view from the village.

The estate also offers views from the Oxfordshire Way and rolling water meadows with frontage onto the River Thames.

With its traditional brick and flint cottages, church and natural surroundings, Hambleden has appeared in films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 101 Dalmatians, Sleepy Hollow, and Into the Woods.

Nearby to the village is the Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery, an award-winning establishment that offers tours of its vineyards and allows visitors to enjoy samples of its wine.  

National Trust site, Cliveden, is nearby, set above the River Thames; the estate has magnificent gardens and breathtaking views.

With acres of woodlands to explore, Cliveden has floral displays and an outstanding sculpture collection.

Hambleden has plenty of places to enjoy a meal, with pubs, The Stag & Huntsman, and The Bull & Butcher, both popular among locals.

One of the most popular eateries in the village is The Farm Kitchen, a local cafe serving traditional meals from a roast dinner to a full English.

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Hambleden has also seen several famous residents through its time, including Deep Purple singer Jon Lord and 2003 Rugby World Cup champion Phil Vickery.

Despite its picturesque view, the village has a dark history, as in 1912, archaeologists discovered 97 skeletal remains at Yewden Villa.

Over the years, researchers have shared theories about who the bones may belong to, but the answers remain a mystery.