Buckingham, located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is a township that combines suburban and rural living, situated 40 miles north of Philadelphia in Bucks County. With a population of 20,000, the area features spacious homes on large lots and is known for its top-rated schools, including Buckingham Elementary School, Holicong Middle School, and Central Bucks High School-East, all part of the highly rated Central Bucks School District. The neighborhood is characterized by interconnected suburban areas and preserved farmland, with colonial-style homes being predominant. Main roads like Route 202 and Durham Road are lined with shopping centers, restaurants, and large homes on expansive properties. Holicong Park, expanded to 83 acres, offers soccer and lacrosse fields, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, picnic areas, and over 2 miles of scenic trails. Hansell Park provides wooded paths, a scenic pond, and a summer concert series. Dining options include Baci Ristorante & Heart of Oak Pub, known for its Northern Italian and English pub cuisine, and Buckingham Pizza for classic pies. For shopping, residents frequent None Such Farm Market for local produce and meats, GIANT supermarket 5 miles west, and Buckingham Green Shopping Center for various boutiques. Despite its amenities, Buckingham maintains a rural, small-town atmosphere, with Philadelphia accessible within an hour and a half drive.
