Don’t laugh. This town is the world leader in chair manufacturing. Yes, chairs. You can sit on history.
It’s 23 minutes to Marylebone by Chiltern Railways. The train is comfy and usually has seats. A rare London miracle.
The town is surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can hike, bike, or just stare at a sheep and feel enlightened.
Quirky fact: High Wycombe once had a “Mayor’s Chair” that was so massive, the mayor had to be lifted into it. The tradition still exists, but now it’s just for photo ops.
