This intriguing area is on the fringes of the great city of London yet overwhelmingly influenced by the countryside. A great playground its rivers, lakes and canals offer a huge variety of diversions, as do our seven Inns.

The majestic Thames is a silver thread connecting many of our pubs. As is the Grand Union Canal, a waterway that links urban pockets with picturesque villages in a region that moves from the patterned beauty of the chalk hills of the Chilterns to the leafy forests around Windsor where King John once journeyed.

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With so much on offer, it's reassuring to know there are seven Vintage Inns nearby where you can be sure of great food, drink and hospitality. Inns and countryside alike offer a veritable feast; a procession of dishes serving culture and traditional sustenance, each contributing to a banquet of British heritage. Best of all you don't have to book your seat at this great table, just come and visit anytime!