How to get here
Amersham, M25 Junction 18 then A404, M40 Junction 2 then A355, A413 from Aylesbury.
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Tourist Information on Amersham
Amersham, a town of two halves, Amersham Old town, a historic market town and Amersham-on-the-Hill, near the railway station.Old Amersham is an old market town with a wide High Street, in the middle is the Market Hall. On a hill above Amersham is The Martyrs' Memorial to those burnt at the stake for religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary. In the 17th century prominent Quakers settled in the area.
The town has links to London, the last stop on the Metropolitan Line, part of the original Metroland, linking commuters to London.
Developers built houses and shops near the station to form modern day Amersham-on-the-Hill. The town has a shopping centre and a leisure complex
Activities
Bekonscot Model Village Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Amersham HP9 2PL
At Beaconsfields, A355 south, a model village of rural England in the 1930's. Bekonscot Model Village information
Historic Houses
Chenies Manor Chenies, Amersham WD3 6ER
Chenies Manor House, Chenies, A404 east, 15th century, Tudor rooms, collection of dolls, gardens, shop. Chenies Manor information
Miltons Cottage Deanway, Chalfont St. Giles, Amersham HP8 4JH
The 16th century cottage home of the author John Milton. Miltons Cottage information
Museums
Chiltern Open-Air Museum Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Amersham HP8 4AB
A collection of preserved buildings, rebuilt in 45 acres. Chiltern Open-Air Museum information
Out & About
Jordans Jordans, Beaconsfield near, Amersham HP9 2SN
A small quiet village, the location of the first Quaker meeting place in the 17th century. Jordans information
Hotels
Kings Arms Hotel 75*
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30 High Street Amersham HP7 0DJ MAP This hotel dates from the Tudor period, but the inside reflects the very best in modern design. It featured in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral, as well as the TV show Midsomer Murders. With hundreds of years of history (Oliver Cromwell once stayed h... More Information and Book ... |
The Crown 99*
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16 High St Amersham HP7 0DH MAP Originally a 16th-century coaching inn, The Crown in Old Amersham offers relaxed dining, traditional hospitality and easy access to the M40, M25, M1 and M4. The Crown has a mixture of traditional and modern bedrooms, including the four-poster suite that ... More Information and Book ... |
Amersham is good as a centre for touring the area, and for walks in the Chiltern Hills, A413 north-west, try at Wendover for nearby Coombe Hill. Little Missenden on the way is a nice village with 12th century wall paintings in the church.
You could also take the A413 south and visit Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles.
Towns Near Amersham To Visit - straight line distance:
Chorleywood Tourist Information (4.00 miles) Berkhamsted Tourist Information (5.90 miles) Rickmansworth Tourist Information (6.28 miles) High Wycombe Tourist Information (7.15 miles)
Where to Stay in Amersham
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Area Telephone Code
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