Come and join us on one of our many walks throughout Aylesbury.
Walking is a fantastic way to get out and about and meet new people while improving your health and wellbeing.
Volunteer led walks run throughout the year. Our volunteer leaders are there to help you walk at your own pace – so don’t worry about being left behind or feeling left out.
All new walkers are welcome whether you are fit and active, or haven’t exercised in a long time. It couldn’t be easier to get started. No need to book, just choose your walk and arrive 15 minutes before departure to register with the walk leader.
We love to print photos and are passionate about preserving your memories and our specialists are on hand to offer advice on all your imaging needs.
Boasting a programme of live performances, visitors can enjoy worldclass entertainment including West End productions, comedy, dance and children’s shows.
With something for everyone the Waterside Theatre is the perfect treat all year round. The venue is also a conference and meetings centre.
Hale Leys is situated in the heart of Aylesbury and is the main thoroughfare between Marks & Spencer on the High Street and Boots. The key destination of Hale Leys makes it an integral part of Aylesbury’s retail offer and it has a vital role to play in the future regeneration of the town. Hale Leys is pleased to welcome two new exciting operators in the form of The Manor, a bar, restaurant and rooftop bar with views over the Chiltern Hills which is “the place” to go in Aylesbury, In addition, we have Aylesbury Stay & Play, a state of the art indoor playground at ground floor level and The Arcade – a virtual reality game zone on the first floor, providing a safe and fun place for children of all ages.
Hale Leys is easily accessible on a single level mall with a Council-operated surface car park adjacent. The Centre is anchored by a large Boots store and other notable retailers include The Works, Card Factory, Accessorize and Hays Travel. Let’s not overlook our very popular independently operated café, One4Six Coffee, offering undoubtedly the best coffee in Aylesbury, together with home-made sandwiches. cakes and artisan ice-creams. In addition, there is an outdoor play area which makes it a must visit location when in Aylesbury with something for all the family.
For more information on Hale Leys’ accessibility, read our Access Guide.
Why not discover Aylesbury through the Heritage Walk, a fascinating self-guided walk that gives you an insight into the town’s architectural history. A great souvenir, the booklet to accompany the walk costs just £1 and can be purchased at the Bucks County Museum, Church Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP or from the Aylesbury Town Council Offices at 5 Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP
The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal is a great starting point for family walks and to see the bustle of life at the water’s edge.
The cobbles of Aylesbury’s historic Market Square have been hosting markets and events for a thousand years. There is still a general market and two specialist markets every week and popular annual events such as WhizzFizzFest and Santa’s Parade continue to bring it to life.
It is the heart of Aylesbury, connecting the two main shopping centres Hale Leys and Friars Square.
For more information about its accessibility, read Market Square’s Access Guide.
Our historic general market operates every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. You can find some fabulous bargains at the market and buy fresh fish and meat on Fridays.