Physically, Buckingham is the biggest township in the county, covering 33 square miles. Its geography is dominated by Buckingham Mountain which rises to a height of 520 feet, but its landscape is characterized by gently rolling countryside. Blessed by many streams and rich soil, it has yielded bountiful harvests for 300 years. 

History 

Bucks County is one of the three "Founder's Counties" defined and named by William Penn. in 1682. Land claimants soon filled the townships in the southernmost part of the county, and in or about 1700, Buckingham Township was opened to settlement. 

Physically, Buckingham is the biggest township in the county, covering 33 square miles. Its geography is dominated by Buckingham Mountain which rises to a height of 520 feet, but its landscape is characterized by gently rolling countryside. Blessed by many streams and rich soil, it has yielded bountiful harvests for 300 years. 

Prior to European settlement, this area was the home of the Lenni Lenape Indians, and many of our place names - Lahaska, Holicong and Neshaminy, for example - reflect the cadence of their language. Coming at Penn's invitation, English and Welsh Quakers were the principal pioneers in the Township. However, many German-speaking dissenters from high church orthodoxy were also early settlers in the county. As a consequence, the wonderful old stone houses and barns so typical of Bucks County reflect both English and German architectural traditions. 

Agriculture has been Buckingham's principal industry since its founding, and the Township still retains a strong farm community. However, since the mid-1970s, there has been a substantial shift in the landscape from rural to suburban. New needs have accompanied the change in character. The Township now provides public parks and recently purchased an additional 40 acres for needed sports fields. The police force has increased threefold to serve a population that grew from almost 9,000 in 1980 to over 16,000 today. 

There are Buckingham families who have lived in the Township for generations, but most of us are more recent arrivals. Nonetheless, old and new residents have been united in their desire to preserve the scenic and historic character of the Township. In 1995, voters approved a referendum to borrow $4 million for the purchase of easements on Township farms that prevent their development forever. In 1999, by an even greater margin of support, Buckingham residents approved a second referendum for $9.5 million for the purchase of park land and additional easements. Most recently, in 2008, the voters once again overwhelmingly approved a referendum to borrow an additional $20 million for land preservation. In April 2009, the Township acted on its voters mandate by issuing an additional $7,560,000 in open space general obligation bonds. 

There are 3,895 acres of Township farm fields, forests and streams that have now been preserved through the purchase of easements or gifts. Everyone in Buckingham has benefited.
· *The preservation of Buckingham's scenic and historic character enhances the value of all Township properties.
· *Land preservation conserves the waters, woodlands and other natural resources of the Township.
· *Land preservation supports a healthy farm economy which contributes to our quality of life in the Township and to a favorable tax flow.
Land preservation saves the unending, ever-expanding costs of new schools and other services which the development of the protected farms would have required. 

Location 

Located in the geographical center of Bucks County, Buckingham Township is flanked by Doylestown Township on the west and Solebury Township to the east. 

Lahaska, along Route 202, is the site of a popular local commercial district, with a range of shopping opportunities ranging from flea markets to the upscale shops at Peddler's Village. Pineville, on Route 413 north of Wrightstown Township, is a historic village that is home to the Pineville Tavern, a favorite with many area residents. 

Transportation and Local Airports 

Airports in the area include the Philadelphia International Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport, and McGuire Air Force Base. 

Education 

The Central Bucks School District is located in the heart of Bucks County and is the third largest school district in the state. The K-12 district serves students in the Boroughs of Chalfont, Doylestown and New Britain and Buckingham Township, and Doylestown Township.  

Colleges in the area include Delaware Valley College, Bucks County Community College, and The College of New Jersey. 

Things for Kids 

Peace Valley Park 

Of its 1,300 acres of public land, Peace Valley Park features the 365-acre Lake Galena, hiking trails, paved trails, wildlife, a nature center, and more. 

Kids' Castle 

The kids castle is an 8 story compressed wood castle. It has secret compartments, slides , ropes , bouncy bridges. Parents can just sit by in the ampitheater next to the edfice and relax. 

Sesame Place 

Share in the spirit of imagination with your kids at Sesame Place - where you can experience Sesame Street together through whirling rides, water slides, colorful shows & furry friends. And where you'll discover that sometimes, the best part of their childhood is rediscovering yours. 

Let's Bounce Around 

As the first Indoor Bounce Party Facility in Bucks County, we have the most experience and the best reputation for entertaining your kids and your guests at the right price! You just need to show up with the cake and we do the rest! Our facility has a neutral design, yet it is festive! So whether you're having a kid's party or an adult party, your guests are sure to have a blast! 

Things for Everyone 

Buckingham Valley Vineyards 

Buckingham Valley was one of the first wineries started under Pennsylvania’s Farm Winery Act of 1968, which allowed wineries to sell wine directly to the public, if it was made from Pennsylvania grown fruit. Today Buckingham Valley is among the largest of Pennsylvania’s one hundred-plus wineries. 

Town & Country Players 

Town and Country Players is a non-profit community theater providing the Central Bucks area of Bucks County, Pennsylvania with quality theater for the past 60 years. 

For Your Pets 

The Farm 

Private pet care in a bed and breakfast style, only for pets! 

Sports 

If you are interested in spectator sports, the Eagles, Phillies, Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers are less than an hour away. There is an excellent minor league baseball team and minor league hockey team in Trenton, New Jersey. Those games can be reached within 15 or 20 minutes and are very reasonably priced. 

Golf 

Lookaway Golf Club 

Lookaway Golf Club, located in the heart of Bucks County is about lifestyle. A “Private Equity” club with 229 partners, where there are no tee times, allowing the membership to play when they want to play. 

Restaurants 

Baci Ristorante
2559 Bogarts Tavern Rd, Buckingham, PA
(215) 794-7784ý 

Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant
4950 York Rd, Buckingham, PA
(215) 794-7209 

Buckingham Pizza
4950 York Rd, Buckingham, PA
(215) 794-3933ý