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High Wycombe is a great base from which to explore the surrounding area of Buckinghamshire...

Roald Dahl wrote many of his books in the area and the Roald Dahl Trail around Aylesbury and Greet Missenden is a great route to follow in your rental car and discover the places that inspired him to create books such as Matilda and Fantastic Mr Fox.

Hughenden House is well worth a visit, as are country estates such as Stowe, Ascott House and Claydon. At Cliveden you'll find the famous country house as well as superb gardens. If you prefer more of the open countryside, you could hop on board the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railways for a ride on a steam train.

The Chiltern Open Air Museum is a collection of historic buildings set in a rural location. Essentially, the museum rescues threatened buildings that would have been demolished and rebuilds and brings them back to life. There is a visitor centre and café to make the most of your day.

Midsomer Murders has been a popular TV show and is filmed in the area. You can follow a trail visiting many of the Midsomer Murder locations on your own murder hunt.

For anyone who was inspired by the London Paralympics, the Stoke Mandeville Stadium is in the area and offers excellent facilities for sports of all types and is home to the National Wheelchair Championships. 

And with London only a short drive along the motorway and Oxford accessible within an hour, there is much to choose from to make the most of your hire car.