The Lions Of Bledlow
A traditional 16th-century free house pub at the foot of the Chilterns in Bledlow, Buckinghamshire, known for real ales and its appearances in Midsomer Murders.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
The Lions of Bledlow is a traditional 16th-century free house pub located at the foot of the Chilterns in Bledlow, Buckinghamshire, England. As a free house, it is not tied to any particular brewery and is therefore able to offer a rotating selection of real ales from a range of producers. The pub is CAMRA listed and its beer range often includes Wadworth, Loddon, Tring and Burton Bridge, alongside ever-changing local beers. The building retains original low oak beams and a large open fire, features that have made it a frequent filming location for Midsomer Murders and other television series. It has a spacious garden and seating on the village green, from where the steam train of the Chinnor and Princes Risborough private railway can be seen. A separate dining room is available for private functions. The pub positions itself as an unspoiled, traditional country free house, ideal for combining a scenic walk with refreshment. It operates as a single-site independent pub business in the United Kingdom, with no known parent company or group ownership. Its official website is thelionsofbledlow.co.uk.
History
The Lions of Bledlow is a traditional 16th-century free house pub located at the foot of the Chilterns in Bledlow, Buckinghamshire, England. The building dates to the 16th century and retains original low oak beams and a large open fire. As a free house, it is not tied to any brewery and has built a reputation for a rotating range of real ales, often including Wadworth, Loddon, Tring and Burton Bridge, alongside ever-changing local beers. The pub is CAMRA listed. Its historic interior and traditional character have made it a frequent feature in Midsomer Murders and other TV series. The pub has a spacious garden and seating on the village green, from where the steam train of the Chinnor and Princes Risborough private railway can be seen. A separate dining room is used for private functions. The pub remains an independent, single-site operation and is active as of the latest available information.
Building dates to the 16th century as a traditional free house pub.
Featured as a filming location in Midsomer Murders and other TV series.
Listed by CAMRA for its real ale offering.
Products and positioning
Unspoiled, traditional 16th-century free house country pub at the foot of the Chilterns, CAMRA listed, ideal for combining a scenic walk with refreshment.
Real ales
Rotating selection often including Wadworth, Loddon, Tring and Burton Bridge, alongside ever-changing local beers.
Pub food and dining
Separate dining room ideal for private functions.
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