High Wycombe is a city that in the past was called "the furniture capital of England". For over two centuries, one of the most famous chair and other furniture factories in the country operated here. Currently, the city has an industrial and commercial character, and its surroundings are perfect for active tourism.
In the area of High Wycombe, traces of settlement from the Roman era have been found. Among others, mosaics that have been transferred to London museums. In an area where Roman settlement flourished in the first centuries of our era, there is now the largest of the city's parks and recreation areas, The Rye.
The name of the city is mentioned as early as the 11th century, and from the 13th century the production of fabrics and lace developed here. Another impulse for development was brought about by the establishment of the first furniture factories at the end of the 17th century. Over the next century, High Wycombe became the UK's leading chair manufacturer.
Among the city's attractions is the Georgian Hughenden Estate in the Hughenden Valley, surrounded by a park. One of the most famous British politicians and prime ministers of the 19th century, Benjamin Disraeli, lived there. The palace and surrounding gardens are open to the public.
There is no shortage of places for pleasant walks in the vicinity of High Wycombe. One of them is the Chiltern Hills with beech forests and scenic clearings from which you can enjoy views of the surrounding area.
