West Wycombe Caves National Trust

The village with its well preserved facings of original 16th 18th century buildings is owned and maintained by the national trust.
West wycombe caves national trust. The caves run into the hillside above west wycombe village and directly beneath st lawrence s church and mausoleum which were also constructed by sir francis dashwood around the same time the caves were excavated. The history of west wycombe village. West wycombe is a small village situated along the a40 road three miles west of high wycombe buckinghamshire england. It has a range of unusual and tradition shops and several places where you can quench your thirst and enjoy snack or a meal.
West wycombe park ancestral seat of the dashwood family and also a national trust property. It was built in the neo classical style very italianate unusual for english architecture. West wycombe hill is common land and as such it has probably be subject to continuous grazing for many centuries. Hellfire caves enquiries to include children s parties paranormal investigations and group bookings call the spooky line 01494 533739 for weddings filming location work etc.
There has been a village at west wycombe. Contact west wycombe estate 01494 524411 for parties dinners corporate events etc. Friendly staff in the cafe gift shop where you purchase your tickets. West wycombe village is 2 5 miles west of high wycombe on the a40.
West wycombe park house was built during the 18th century 1740 1780 under the instruction of its owner sir francis dashwood 2nd baronet. However the reduction in rabbit numbers and the impracticality of grazing sheep and cattle on west wycombe hill means the national trust rangers and volunteers have to lend a timely hand cutting the grass in the later summer. West wycombe village is adjacent to the neo classical landscaped west wycombe park. Lots of information from a voiceover as you enter and lots of plaques to read as you go through the caves.
Hellfire caves at west wycombe is a nice attraction to visit. Free parking is available in west wycombe village off chorley road. Explore west wycombe village the hellfire caves. Pass through the village and then turn right into chorley road then immediately right again into church lane.
The hellfire caves not national trust can be found at the top end. Continue up the narrow lane to reach the large national trust car park at the top of the hill by the church.