Statue Frederick Prince of Wales

There's a bronze statue of Frederick, Prince of Wales, standing in Aylesbury that catches most visitors off guard. It's not the sort of thing you'd plan a day trip around, but if you're passing through town it's worth a five-minute detour to have a look. Frederick died in 1751 and never actually became king, which probably explains why his memorial isn't exactly mobbed with tourists.

The statue itself is straightforward Georgian work - dignified rather than showy. You'll find it positioned where locals can actually see it, not tucked away in some museum or private garden. It tells you something about 18th-century Buckinghamshire and its connections to the royal family, though there's precious little interpretation on site. History types might appreciate the period detail; everyone else will take a photo and move on.

It's free to view, naturally, and takes roughly ten minutes from start to finish. There's no visitor centre or facilities, so don't expect a full afternoon here. What you get instead is a bit of Georgian atmosphere in the middle of a working market town.

If you're camping at Orchard View Farm or Hill Farm, both within spitting distance, this makes a gentle walk into Aylesbury centre before breakfast or after lunch. Pair it with the town's other attractions rather than treating it as a standalone destination. On a grey Buckinghamshire afternoon, it's pleasant enough - solid local history without the crowds.