Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield is a market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England. It lies in the Chiltern Hills area, about 23 miles west of central London, between High Wycombe and Gerrards Cross. The town is divided into an historic Old Town and a newer town centre that developed after the arrival of the railway in the 19th century. The local economy features retail, services, and light industry, with schools and parks serving residents. Beaconsfield is served by Beaconsfield railway station on the Chiltern Main Line, linking to London Marylebone and other destinations. The name is believed to reflect historical beacon signaling used in the area, a memory of ancient or medieval communications. The town has a number of listed buildings and hosts local markets and cultural events.

Beaconsfield may also refer to other places:

Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia, is a town in the Tamar Valley in northern Tasmania, known for the 2006 Beaconsfield Mine disaster and the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada, is a city on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, within the Greater Montreal area. Beaconsfield, Western Australia, is a suburb of Perth.