WHAT makes a great English village? Quaint houses, a nice cosy pub, rolling fields on the doorstep? Well if that's the case, the Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire has made the cut - and it's got a famous TV show under its belt too, thanks to a starring role in Midsomer Murders . Towns and villages across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire have provided a backdrop for the long-running ITV show, with devote fans flocking to Long Crendon to see their favourite filming locations . Based on the novels by Caroline Graham, Midsomer Murders takes place within small country villages across the fictional English county of Midsomer.
With over 100 episodes, plenty of filming locations have been used across the country, including historic buildings in Long Crendon. Photography experts at ParrotPrint.com have called Long Crendon the "perfect English village" and Visit England have called it one of ' England's most beautiful places and prettiest villages'.
Read More on UK Villages Meanwhile, TikTok user Amy Lee described the Buckinghamshire village as a "hidden gem" and the "perfect place for calm and reflection". It's also been voted the best place to live in Buckinghamshire by local website Muddy Stilettos thanks to its award-winning pubs and quaint high street. Long Crendon, which sits between Oxford and Aylesbury, is home to thatched cottages, a 15th century courthouse and high quality pubs.
While neighbouring Thame is the focal point of Midsomer Murder walking tours, Long Crendon, and other.