The Midsomer Murders Villages of Buckinghamshire

Chris Alsworth • Mar 22, 2021

The Heart of the Story is the English Village 


The classic English village murder mystery has long been a favourite of aficionados of detective stories. The most famous exponent of the craft was probably Agatha Christie's spinster sleuth Miss Marple, who from her home in the fictitious village of St. Mary Mead unravelled complex plots and announced 'whodunit' long before the plodding police inspector in charge of the case had found his first suspect. Set in the 30's and 40's Miss Marple solved murders that were fairly ordinary…..no sex or violence!



A Very Modern Tale


Following in this great tradition we now have the Midsomer Murders featuring Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, the creation of writer Caroline Graham on whose books the early teleplays were based. Midsomer Murders, however, is set firmly in the present and the murders Barnaby and Troy are faced with include decapitations, burning alive and gruesome stabbings with farm implements and kitchen knives. They are often forced to confront events strictly taboo in Miss Marple's day!



What a Place To Live! 


The settings, however, remain the same. The English country village conjures up a unique vision of fetes, cricket on the green and tea at the vicarage. The collection of villages known as Midsomer has all these attributes but behind the lace curtains and carefully manicured gardens there also lies evil, blackmail, greed, revenge and, of course, murder. In fact the area seems to house a higher proportion of homicidal psychopaths than the worst inner city ghetto.




Some Beautiful Locations


The series is filmed almost entirely on location in the beautiful Chilterns area of Buckinghamshire and the neighbouring counties of Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Surrey. The market town of Thame is about 15 minutes’ drive away and has been used in many episodes as the fictional village of Causton. Additionally Chinnor, Bledlow Ridge and Princes Risborough are just a few examples of locations for many of the episodes of this popular series. These places can all be reached in a short drive.




A tour guide of the filming locations in local Thame is a good friend of our campsite and is ready to take you on your own Midsomer Murders adventure. Orchard View Farm Camping is an ideal central location to stay and is within easy reach of most of the regular places used in the filming of the series. Check your dates and book in here.

The Best Campsites in Buckinghamshire

by Chris Alsworth • 08 Apr, 2021
Camping, Glamping & Caravanning is a terrific holiday option. It’s great value and a fantastic experience for adults and kids alike. Plus, the family dog is always welcome - you can’t say that for many fancy hotels! Staying at Orchard View Farm Glamping & Campsite means you can enjoy fabulous food and drink in the Trough Garden Café. We have a farm shop and butchery onsite, BBQs for rental and brand-new wash facilities. With all this great stuff in one place, we’re unique amongst campsites in the area. We’re also passionate about supporting local businesses and our community. Whilst we’re confident in what we have to offer, we wanted to share some of our local knowledge with you and support our fellow campsites. Here’s our list of the Best Campsites in Bucks. Town Farm Camping & Caravanning This working farm near the pretty village of Ivinghoe has been run by the Leach family since the early 1930s. They opened their gates to campers in 2009 and pride themselves on being a rural and non-commercial site. However, they still have all the facilities you’ll need. With guest experience their priority, you’re sure to have a great stay!

Midsomer Moorden

by Chris Alsworth • 22 Mar, 2021
Het klassieke Engelse dorpsmoordmysterie is al lang een favoriet van liefhebbers van detectiveverhalen. De beroemdste exponent van het vaartuig was waarschijnlijk Agatha Christie's spinster sleuth Miss Marple, die vanuit haar huis in het fictieve dorp St. Mary Mead complexe complotten ontrafelde en 'whodunit' aankondigde lang voordat de ploeterende politie-inspecteur die verantwoordelijk was voor de zaak zijn eerste verdachte had gevonden. Miss Marple uit de jaren '30 en '40 loste moorden op die redelijk ordinary.....no seks of geweld waren
Village house in Buckinghamshire

The Midsomer Murders Villages of Buckinghamshire

by Chris Alsworth • 22 Mar, 2021
The Heart of the Story is the English Village

The Prettiest Buckinghamshire Villages to Visit from Orchard View Farm

by Chris Alsworth • 16 Feb, 2021
Turville An impossibly pretty village with a timeless and 16th-century brick cottages charm located in the beautiful Chilterns area not too far from Orchard View Farm Glamping and Camping which has become quite the TV and Film star in recent years. It’s the quintessential English village having provided the backdrop for Midsomer Murders, Jonathan Creek, Miss Marple, and The Day of the Triffids, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Father Came Too, Goodnight Mr. Tom – so quite a list! Don’t leave without visiting the local church which doubled as St Barnabus in ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ and also pack your walking boots as from here you can easily explore the stunning landscapes of the Chiltern Hills. On a sunny day, the walk up to the famous windmill provides a great view.
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