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Mentmore is a village and civil parish in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, England. It is about three miles east of Wingrave, three miles south east of Wing.

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The village toponym is derived from the Old English for "Menta's moor". The Domesday Book of 1086 records the village as Mentmore.

Queen Edith, the daughter of Earl Godwin and wife of King Edward the Confessor had a hunting lodge at Mentmore, between the site of the present Mentmore Towers and the hamlet of Crafton at a site known as Berrystead. The well of this lodge is marked today by a wood still known as Prilow, derived from the Norman French pres l'ieu ("near the water").

In 1808 Magna Britannia reported:

MENTMORE, in the hundred of Cotslow and deanery of Muresley, lies about eight miles to the north-east of Aylesbury. The manor was anciently in the families of Bussel and Zouche: in 1490 it was granted to Sir Reginald Bray, from whom it descended, by a female heir, to the family of Sandys: in 1729, it was purchased with the manor of Leadbourne, by Lord Viscount Limerick, of a Mr. Legoe, who inherited them from the family of Wigg. They are now the property of Richard Bard Harcourt esq. who purchased them of Lord Limerick's son, James Earl of Clanbrassil. In the church are some memorials of the families of Theed and Wigg.
The impropriate rectory, which was given by the Bussells to the priory of St. Bartholomew, in Smithfield, is now the property of Mr. Harcourt, who is patron of the vicarage.

The entrance gates to Mentmore Towers, adjacent to the village green

The Church of England parish church of St Mary the Virgin dates from the 14th century. It contains monuments to the Wigg and Theed families and one to Neil Primrose. It is a simple structure of three aisles and a clerestory. It was heavily restored by the Rothschild family in the 19th century. The tower has a ring of five bells, which were restored in the mid-1990s.[3]

The village manor house, built by the Wigg family as a 16th-century half timbered structure, was re-faced in redbrick, with a Georgian front extension in the mid-18th century. The Wiggs were lords of the manor from the 16th to 18th centuries.

The ownership eventually passed to the Harcourt or D'Harcourt families, until it was brought in 1850 from the trustees of three Harcourt sisters who had been left insolvent on the death of their father. The purchaser was Baron Mayer de Rothschild.

The Baron employed the leading architect Joseph Paxton to build a new mansion; the site chosen because of its fine elevation, was that of the village itself. The village – then in a dilapidates state – was demolished and rebuilt on its current site. The plan chosen for the new village was "Tudor meets Victorian" around a village green and mansion gates.

Two cottages at Mentmore designed to appear as one house, typical of those designed by George Devey for Hannah de Rothschild. Photographed circa 1968.

While Paxton and his son-in-law George Stokes worked on the mansion later to be known as Mentmore Towers, George Stokes also designed the first cottages for the new Mentmore. On the death of Baron Mayer in 1877 his heiress Hannah de Rothschild continued the building of the village using another architect George Devey (his work was a forerunner of the arts and crafts movement).These houses can be identified by the 'H de R' cypher on their gables. After her marriage to the 5th Earl of Rosebery the building continued with another architect John Aspell; his work appears similar to that of Devey, but has less refinement and is clearly of a cheaper construction. The old post office in the centre of a block of housing is clearly Devy's work, yet the houses adjoining are clearly of the lesser hand. The picturesque style Thatched or South Lodge is another of Devey's work, as is the former riding school with its stable yard – (now a housing complex).

The cottage orné style Old Dairy, designed by George Stokes in 1859, is a pastiche of the Hameau de la Reine at Versailles. While intended as a functioning dairy, its verandas were also designed as a setting for Baroness Mayer de Rothschild's afternoon tea parties. This is one of the last buildings still to be owned by the Rosebery Estate and was restored in 2007.

At this time Anglo Saxon remains were found near the site of the present front drive of Mentmore Towers. The drives to the mansion are the original public highways, which were re-routed at this time.

By 1880 the village and its new approach roads were more or less finished and looked much as they do today. The late 6th Earl of Rosebery who died in 1974 said that nothing had been built in Mentmore in his lifetime – largely true, although both he and his father had built stable blocks at the stud farms. The only buildings not owned by him were the church and the vicarage. The vicarage, a high gabled Victorian building built in the 1880s, was sold by the Church Commissioners in the 1960s and is now a private house.

In 1977, Towers, village and farms were put up for sale in their entirety. While the stable blocks are now housing, and executive style homes have been built, the village is still largely unchanged and retains much of its Victorian character.

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Mentmore is a village and in , , situated approximately three miles east of the village of Wingrave and covering an area historically known as "Menta's moor" from origins, as recorded in the of 1086. With a population of 424 according to the 2021 Census, the retains a Victorian character, featuring Tudor-Victorian style houses and the 14th-century Church of St Mary the Virgin, which was restored by the in the . The village's manor has a long history, anciently held by families such as Bussel and Zouche before passing to Sir Reginald Bray in 1490, then to the Sandys family, and eventually purchased by Baron in 1850 for £12,400. The most prominent feature of Mentmore is , a Grade I listed mansion built between 1852 and 1854 in the style by architects Sir Joseph Paxton and George Henry Stokes for Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild (1818–1874), the fourth son of . Constructed from Ancaster stone with corner towers, pilasters, and a balustraded parapet, the house was the first grand Rothschild property in the Vale of and featured innovative early and hot water systems; it served as the foundation for the in . Upon Mayer's death in 1874, the estate passed to his daughter Hannah, who married the in 1878, and later to the Rosebery family until the contents were auctioned in 1977; the property was sold to the Maharishi Foundation in 1978 for £240,000 and then to property developer in 1999 for £3 million. As of 2025, Mentmore Towers remains in commercial ownership but is in very bad condition with high vulnerability and a declining trend, placing it at immediate risk of further deterioration according to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register; despite proposals for redevelopment into a luxury hotel, planning permission for which was upheld by the Court of Appeal in November 2025, the site has been largely abandoned since the early 2000s. The estate's park and gardens, also Grade II* listed, were expanded in the 1870s–80s and include historic features like a deer park and stag hounds maintained by the Rothschilds. Mentmore's legacy is tied to the Rothschild influence, which reshaped the local landscape, including relocating parts of the village to accommodate the towers and establishing farms and dairies that contributed to the area's agricultural heritage.

History

Pre-19th century

The name Mentmore derives from the elements Mæn(t)ta and mor, meaning "the moor or marsh associated with a man named Mæn(t)ta," reflecting its early landscape features. The settlement's recorded forms include Mentemor from the 11th to 15th centuries and Mantemore in the , indicating continuity in its Anglo-Saxon naming tradition. Mentmore's origins trace back to Saxon times, with the manor first documented as the property of the noblewoman Eddeva Pulchra, known as "the Fair," wife of , who held extensive lands in the region before the . Place-name origins suggest early settlement. Local legends associate Eddeva with a nearby hunting lodge, though no definitive structures have been identified. In the of 1086, Mentmore appears as Mentemore, part of and held by Hugh, , under whom Robert was tenant; it was assessed at 18 hides and previously belonged to Eddeva the Fair. The entry records 10 households, comprising 5 villagers and 5 smallholders, with meadow sufficient for 3 ploughs, indicating a modest agrarian community in the post-Conquest landscape. During the medieval period, the manor passed through several prominent families, beginning with Osbert Martel before 1167 and Adulf de Braci before 1170. It then came to William de Cauntelo in the 13th century, whose descendants held it until it transferred to de la Zouche (died 1298) and later to William de la Zouche (died 1382); earlier associations link it to the Bussel family. In 1490, Henry VII granted the manor to Sir Reginald Bray, from whom it descended through the Bray family and, via female heirs, to the Sandys family by 1574–5. The nearby Berrysted manor, including a manor-house near the church, was sold in 1804. Medieval settlement remains are evident at adjacent Crafton, featuring earthworks of house platforms, fishponds, and a sample of the that supported the local economy. In the early modern era, the manor remained with the Sandys until around 1593, when it passed to the Wigg (or Wigge) family, who constructed a half-timbered manor house that later served as the village's primary residence. This structure was re-faced in red brick and extended with a Georgian front in the 18th century. The property changed hands in 1729 when Lord Viscount Limerick purchased it, along with the manor of Ledburn, from Mr. Legoe, who had inherited it from the Wiggs. By 1806, Richard Harcourt acquired the estate, marking the transition toward 19th-century developments. By 1801, Mentmore's population stood at 279, divided between the main village (148 residents) and the hamlet of (131 residents), reflecting a stable rural community on 1,575 acres of land. The consisted of stiff clay, suitable for growing , , and beans, with 396 acres under arable cultivation and 65 acres devoted to woods and plantations.

19th century and the Rothschilds

In the 1830s, Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild (1818–1874), son of , began acquiring land around Mentmore as part of the family's expansion into English country estates. His mother, Hannah Rothschild, purchased initial parcels in 1836, and by 1850, Mayer had bought the from the trustees of William Harcourt for £12,400, amassing ownership of much of the parish and transforming it into a model estate with unified agricultural holdings. This consolidation shifted the local economy from fragmented farming to centralized estate management, incorporating farms, parkland, and infrastructure such as the Baptist chapel built in 1840, which Mayer acquired in 1862 and converted into a residence. Mentmore Towers, the centerpiece of the estate, was constructed between 1852 and 1854 under the direction of architect Sir Joseph Paxton, with assistance from George Stokes, in an Elizabethan and Jacobean revival style to serve as the family's principal country residence in the Vale of . The mansion featured modern innovations like and a vast measuring 40 feet by 50 feet and rising 100 feet high, set within landscaped grounds that included a at nearby Crafton. Estate development extended to model cottages designed by Stokes in the 1850s and later by George Devey in the 1870s, characterized by red-brick construction, tall chimneys, steep gabled roofs, and black-and-white , which reshaped the village layout around the Green. The Rothschild presence profoundly influenced Mentmore's social and economic fabric, providing employment to over 100 locals in estate maintenance, agriculture, and domestic service by 1900, with low rents—such as 1 shilling 4 pence weekly in 1877—fostering tenant loyalty. Hannah Rothschild built many estate cottages in the 1870s to house employees. Despite this, the population saw only a slight increase from 279 in 1801 to 289 by 1901. Mayer, who served as of in 1847 and MP for Hythe from 1859, used for equestrian pursuits and elite gatherings until his death in 1874, after which it passed to his daughter Hannah (1851–1890), who married Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, and hosted political and social events there.

20th and 21st centuries

The decline of the estate at Mentmore accelerated in the following the deaths of key family members and heirs, leading to piecemeal sales to cover inheritance taxes and economic pressures. After the death of the 6th in 1973, his son, the 7th , inherited the property burdened by substantial death duties; much of the surrounding estate had already been sold off in 1944, leaving primarily the mansion, grounds, formal gardens, and parts of the village. In response, the 7th offered and its contents to the British government in for £2 million in lieu of taxes, proposing its use as a national museum, but the offer was rejected by the Labour administration amid fiscal constraints. This rejection prompted the auction of the house's renowned art and furnishings in May 1977 by , dubbed the "," which fetched over £6 million and dispersed the collection, including works by Gainsborough and Reynolds, marking a pivotal moment in British heritage preservation debates. The empty mansion and 81 acres were then sold in 1978 to the Maharishi Foundation for £240,000, which repurposed it as a for and educational activities, occupying the site until placing it on the market in 1997. During the and , the foundation maintained the property amid broader village shifts, including the closure of the local school in 1963, which fell into near-ruin by the 1970s before being restored as a private dwelling. In 1999, the Maharishi Foundation sold Mentmore Towers to property developer for £3 million; Halabi envisioned converting it into a luxury hotel with 101 suites and conference facilities, securing initial in 2004, but the project stalled due to financial difficulties, legal challenges from local objectors, and the 2008 economic crisis, leaving the abandoned and deteriorating. The village itself saw population fluctuations, dipping to around 300 residents in the late before stabilizing near 400 by the 2010s, influenced by rural trends and proximity to . In 1978, District Council designated the Mentmore Conservation Area to protect its historic core, encompassing the Towers and surrounding vernacular buildings, with no major review until 2019. Additionally, archaeological protections were strengthened when the medieval settlement remains at nearby Crafton were scheduled as an in 2013 by , preserving earthworks, fishponds, and ridge-and-furrow fields from the onward. Entering the 21st century, Mentmore Towers remained under Halabi's ownership but was added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register in 2022 due to rainwater damage and neglect, with reports estimating its value at over £160 million at its historical peak, though current disrepair has diminished practical worth. As of November 2025, remains abandoned with no agreed solution for restoration, continuing to face immediate risk of further deterioration according to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. Local developments included the closure of the nearby in June 2015 amid operational failures; a 2025 appeal by leaseholder Mentmore Golf Investments against forfeiture ruled in favor of the landowner, with the judge noting revival costs exceeding £2.5 million due to a decade of overgrowth and infrastructure decay. The village continues as a quiet rural community, with the conservation designation aiding preservation efforts against modern pressures.

Geography

Location and landscape

Mentmore is a village and located in the district of , , situated approximately 3 miles east of Wingrave, 3 miles south of , and 7 miles north of , with an grid reference of SP9019. The parish forms part of the broader Vale of Aylesbury landscape, characterized by elevated positions that offer expansive views across the surrounding countryside. The civil parish encompasses a total area of 1,118 hectares (2,763 acres), including the hamlets of Ledburn to the north and Crafton to the west. These borders reflect the historical and geographical integration of the area, including hamlets that contribute to the parish's extent within the undulating terrain of the vale. The landscape of Mentmore consists of rolling countryside underlain by stiff clay soil, which historically supported a mix of agricultural uses including 396 acres of arable land and 65 acres of woods and plantations (mid-19th century). This terrain is dominated by Mentmore Park, the extensive estate grounds originally formed through 19th-century land acquisitions by the Rothschild family, which overlay much of the parish's central area. Remnants of medieval open field systems and fishponds are preserved particularly at Crafton, illustrating the area's long-standing agricultural heritage. Environmentally, the parish features the Grade I listed perched on a prominent hill, enhancing the visual prominence of the landscape. A conservation area, designated in 1978 and covering the village core with its characteristic red-brick cottages, was subject to a 2019 review that identified key views, such as those from the village green toward the park, to safeguard the area's scenic and historic qualities.

Demography

Mentmore's has remained relatively stable over the past two centuries, reflecting its character as a small rural village. In 1801, the population was recorded as 279, increasing modestly to 289 by 1901. The 2011 Census reported a total of 385 residents, comprising 189 males and 196 females. The 2021 Census reported a of 424. Similar to rural areas in , where the median age was 41 in 2011 (compared to the national median of 39), Mentmore's population aligns with county trends in age distribution and ethnicity, with having 86.4% white population in 2011. as a whole exhibited low deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation score of 10.1 in 2019, indicating one of England's least deprived areas. In , there were 150 households in Mentmore, with an average household size of 2.57; the majority were owner-occupied, mirroring the county's 73.1% owner-occupation rate. Recent growth has been driven by the village's appeal as an affluent rural commuter area, facilitated by its proximity to the . Socio-economically, the county features high skill levels, with 45% of working-age residents holding degree-level qualifications as of 2021, exceeding the national average of around 40%.

Governance

Local governance

Mentmore is served by the , the lowest tier of , which manages community affairs including maintenance of local amenities, footpaths, and liaison with higher authorities on planning matters. The council comprises six elected councillors and meets bi-monthly at the village hall, with a providing administrative support. Among its initiatives, the council supports the Mentmore History and Archive Group, which preserves and promotes the parish's heritage through research, events, and archival work focused on local history and the legacy. The falls within the Mentmore Conservation Area, designated on 12 July 1978 to safeguard its historic village core and estate landscape, with the contributing to oversight through input and enforcement of local character. A comprehensive review in 2019, adopted by in March 2020, extended the boundaries to encompass additional parkland, lodges, and the former golf course, emphasizing key features such as the village green's panoramic views northward toward and Ascott, mature trees along the Grand Avenue, and the architectural harmony of estate buildings. At the district level, Mentmore is part of the ward under , a established on 1 April 2020 that merged the former Buckinghamshire with the , Chiltern, South Bucks, and Wycombe district councils to streamline services including planning, housing, and . The council has handled notable planning disputes in the area, such as appeals over outbuildings within the grounds of the Grade I-listed , where permissions for conversions and ancillary structures have faced scrutiny for impacts on the historic parkland. Similarly, efforts to revive the disused Mentmore , closed around 2015, have involved legal challenges over lease forfeitures and restoration costs exceeding £2.5 million (a 2019 estimate, likely higher now due to deterioration), with council input on and environmental compliance. Community facilities in Mentmore are overseen by the parish council in collaboration with , including the management of the village hall and . A key example is the restoration of the former Mentmore School, which closed in 1963 due to falling pupil numbers and fell into near-ruin by the 1970s; it has since been fully converted into a private dwelling while preserving its Victorian character.

National representation

Mentmore, as part of the parliamentary constituency in , is represented in the by Laura Kyrke-Smith of the Labour Party, who was elected in the July 2024 following boundary changes implemented under the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies. This constituency encompasses rural areas in the , including villages like Mentmore, and covers issues pertinent to agricultural communities and heritage preservation. Prior to the United Kingdom's exit from the in 2020, Mentmore fell within the region for representation in the , which elected members to address regional policies on environment, , and until the 2019 elections. Post-Brexit, national representation for the village is channeled through the Westminster Parliament and the unitary authority, established in 2020, which handles devolved matters such as local planning and environmental protection while aligning with national frameworks. Mentmore's national political representation emphasizes rural concerns, including agricultural policy reforms and conservation efforts. For instance, the area's inclusion in debates on farmland subsidies and sustainable farming practices reflects broader national discussions on post-Brexit agricultural support schemes, as articulated in parliamentary sessions on the Agriculture Act 2020. Conservation issues, such as the protection of medieval settlement remains at nearby Crafton—a scheduled monument comprising earthworks, fishponds, and open field systems—have been highlighted in national heritage policy reviews to prevent development encroachment. Additionally, property disputes with redevelopment implications, exemplified by the 2025 High Court appeal in Mentmore Golf Investments Ltd v Gaymer—where a mortgagee sought (but was denied) relief from forfeiture over the disused Mentmore golf course lease amid concerns over site restoration costs exceeding £2.5 million (a 2019 estimate, likely higher now)—underscore tensions between economic redevelopment and rural land preservation in rural constituencies. These cases illustrate how Mentmore's representatives advocate for balanced national policies on land use and environmental safeguards.

Landmarks

Mentmore Towers

is a Grade I listed 19th-century country house located in the village of Mentmore, , . Constructed between 1852 and 1854 for Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild, the mansion exemplifies architecture, drawing inspiration from late 16th- and early 17th-century Elizabethan and Jacobean styles. Designed by the renowned architect Sir Joseph Paxton in collaboration with his son-in-law George Henry Stokes, the building occupies an elevated site overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury, enhancing its imposing presence with a grand scale that includes over 80 opulent rooms featuring elaborate interiors. As the longtime seat of the , Mentmore Towers served as a showcase for their extensive collections, amassed over generations and reflecting their status as prominent bankers and collectors. The house's lavish interiors, adorned with fine French furniture, tapestries, and antiques, were auctioned off in 1977 by in what became one of the largest house sales in , raising over £6 million to settle estate taxes following the death of the 6th in 1974. Beyond its familial significance, the mansion has gained cultural prominence through its use in film productions; notably, its exterior featured as the O'Connell family home in the 2001 adventure film . Today, Mentmore Towers remains privately owned, having been acquired in 1999 by property developer with initial plans to convert it into a luxury hotel, though the project stalled amid financial difficulties. As of 2025, the property, once valued at approximately £160 million including contents, stands largely abandoned and in disrepair; it is in very bad condition with high vulnerability and a declining trend, placing it at immediate risk of further deterioration according to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. Not open to the public, the towers form a key visual element within the Mentmore Conservation Area, designated in , where its designed is protected as a Grade II* Registered Park and Garden, ensuring distant views from public vantage points.

St Mary the Virgin

St Mary the Virgin is the Anglican of Mentmore, located at the western end of the village alongside the boundary of Mentmore Park, offering views toward the estate. Originally situated in the center of the medieval village, it serves as a central religious landmark and hosts parish events such as services and community gatherings. The church is a Grade II* listed building, designated on 18 October 1966 for its special architectural and historic interest spanning from the 12th to 19th centuries. Its origins trace to the late 12th century, with the site mentioned in the of 1086 as part of lands held by Hugh of , and the current structure incorporating early 13th-century details such as arcades. Significant rebuilds occurred in the 14th and 15th centuries, including aisle reconstructions and the addition of a late 15th-century with a battlemented and diagonal buttresses; the was rebuilt in the 19th century, with a major restoration in 1858 by architect G. H. Stokes that also added a south porch and north vestry. The building is constructed of dressed with tiled and lead roofs, featuring a , traceried windows, and internal elements like quatrefoil arcade piers and a 15th-16th-century angel-figured . Notable Romanesque features include a circa 1200 font and reused late 12th-century capitals repurposed as bases for later arcade piers, as documented in the Corpus of Romanesque Sculpture in Britain and . Other historic fittings comprise a medieval font, fragments of 15th-century , a 17th-century altar table, and 1890 glass by Charles Eamer Kempe, alongside monuments such as a 1641 to John Theede and a 1702 tablet to Thomas Theed. The church was granted to St Bartholomew’s Priory in Smithfield around 1200, a donation confirmed by Henry III in 1253. As an active Anglican church, St Mary the Virgin forms part of the Benefice of Cheddington with Mentmore, within the and the Cottesloe team of parishes that includes nearby churches in Aston Abbotts, Cublington, Stewkley, Soulbury, , and Slapton. It holds regular Holy Communion services and community worship, maintaining its role as a focal point for local religious life. Parish registers date back to 1567, recording baptisms, marriages, and burials, with transcripts available from the Lincoln Registry for 1604–1614. A separate Baptist was established in the village in 1840, providing nonconformist worship options.

Other notable buildings

Mentmore House, a 16th-century half-timbered manor originally constructed by the Wigg family around 1593, was subsequently re-faced in red brick and given a Georgian front in the mid-18th century. It passed through ownership by the Theed family after the Wiggs and then to the Harcourt family in 1759, remaining with them until the acquisition of the estate in the 1840s. The building features red and vitreous brickwork, moulded plinths, and a with dormers, and it is designated as a Grade II* listed structure for its special architectural and historic interest. In the hamlet of , part of the Mentmore parish, traces its origins to an early 16th-century wing, with modifications and extensions spanning the 17th and 18th centuries, including a mid-18th-century main range. The structure incorporates chequer brick rear elevations, leaded casement windows, and an early 16th-century roof with wind-braces, alongside a 17th-century moulded stone ; it holds Grade II listed status due to its architectural merits. Other notable structures in the village include the former , a mid-19th-century building from the extended after for a schoolmaster's house and now converted to a private dwelling. Red-brick cottages with tall chimneys, erected as part of the 19th-century estate, contribute to the area's vernacular character, alongside the Baptist chapel built in 1840. Several of these buildings, including estate cottages designed under influence, are Grade II listed, enhancing the verdant village setting noted in the 2019 conservation area review.

Transport

Roads

Mentmore is served by a network of rural roads that provide connectivity to surrounding areas while preserving the village's character. The B488, which runs from to Linslade and passes near the village, forms its northern boundary and connects Mentmore northward to via local links. To the east, the A418 trunk road, linking and , lies approximately 2 miles away, offering regional access. Rural lanes, such as Mentmore Road, extend southeast to , facilitating local travel. Within the village, roads are characteristically narrow and lined with red-brick buildings and mature trees, contributing to the conservation area's aesthetic. Wing Road, extending northwest from the village green, offers key views of St Mary the Virgin church, the Old Vicarage, and estate structures like Laundry Cottages, framed by limes and horse chestnuts. The loop road around the green provides unobstructed panoramas northward toward and Ascott, enhancing the rural setting. To address safety and concerns, implemented a 7.5-tonne weight restriction on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the Freight Zone in 2023, encompassing Mentmore and nearby villages; exceptions apply for local access and essential services. The village benefits from proximity to the , with the nearest access at Junction 12 (Toddington) approximately 7 miles to the northwest, accessed via the A5 and A4146. Local roads also support developments such as the Mentmore Golf and , with planning considerations for access impacting traffic flow on lanes like Rowden Lane.

Public transport

Public transport options in Mentmore are limited, reflecting the village's rural location in . Bus services primarily connect the area to nearby towns like and , with routes stopping adjacent to the village centre. The X4 and X14 services, operated by , provide links to via and to , with stops such as The Stag Inn on Mentmore Road, approximately a 7-minute walk from key landmarks like . These routes operate with reduced frequency outside peak hours, typically hourly or less, which is common for services in sparsely populated areas. Additionally, the L5 local bus, run by Centrebus, serves shorter journeys from Mentmore Recreation Park to town centre, passing through Linslade and offering convenient access for residents to local amenities. For rail travel, the nearest station is Cheddington, located about 2 miles north of Mentmore, where operate services to Euston, with the fastest journeys taking around 42 minutes. station, approximately 4 miles north, provides further options on the . There is no airport in close proximity to Mentmore; the nearest is London Luton Airport, roughly 18 miles away by road. Cycle paths in the Vale of offer sustainable alternatives for short-distance travel, integrated into Council's broader transport strategy to promote active modes alongside public services.

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  41. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1319266
  42. https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5942/
  43. https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/431432
  44. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1161133
  45. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1117867
  46. https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/buckinghamshire/asset/4571
  47. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/B488
  48. https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport/road-freight-and-heavy-goods-vehicles-hgvs/ivinghoe-freight-zone/
  49. https://www.streetlist.co.uk/hp/lu7/lu7-0/lu7-0qq
  50. https://www.forestrealestate.co.uk/property/oakwood-enterprise-park-rowden-lane-mentmore-leighton-buzzard/
  51. https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/find-a-service/x4-leighton-buzzard-to-aylesbury
  52. https://bustimes.org/services/x14-central-railway-station-aylesbury-bus-stn
  53. https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-Mentmore_Towers-London_and_South_East-site_6817971-2122
  54. https://www.centrebus.info/bus-services/l1-l2-l3-l4-l5-l6/l5/
  55. https://bustimes.org/services/l5-leightons-buses-briggington-and-linslade
  56. https://www.thetrainline.com/train-times/cheddington-to-london-euston
  57. https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Cheddington/Mentmore
  58. https://www.rome2rio.com/s/London-Luton-Airport-LTN/Mentmore
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