London’s Underground meets the Chiltern Hills
Visit Chesham and villages – easily reached by the Metropolitan line and major routes.
Chesham is the gateway destination to the Chilterns National Landscape and Chess Valley. Its historic heart is shaped by its picturesque Old Town, the pedestrianised High Street with its pleasant mix of shops, eateries and pubs, and the green slopes of Lowndes Park.
The friendly market town of Chesham and its hilltop villages have plenty to discover and enjoy
The lively cultural community brings festivals and free High Street events. And there’s entertainment at The Elgiva, comedy nights, concerts in village churches or music and art in cobbled yards. Hilltop villages around the town are linked by footpaths through fields and woods with splendid views.
Easily reached by the Metropolitan line, Chesham is the gateway destination to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Chess Valley.
The historic heart of Chesham is shaped by its picturesque Old Town, the pedestrianised High Street with its pleasant mix of shops, eateries and pubs, and the green slopes of Lowndes Park.
Chesham’s lively cultural community means there’s plenty going on. Entertainment at The Elgiva, comedy nights, concerts in village churches or music and art in cobbled yards.
Hilltop villages dotted around the town are linked to Chesham by peaceful footpaths through fields and beechwoods with splendid views.
Easily reached by the Metropolitan Line from London, Chesham is an historic market town and a gateway to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Chess Valley. The pedestrianised High Street has a pleasant mix of shops, eateries, taps and pubs. Adjacent to this is the picturesque Old Town and Lowndes Park. Self-guided trails explore Chesham and the history of its famous 4 Bs: beer, boots, brushes and Baptists.
Always noted for its stubborn sense of nonconformity, Chesham prizes its diversity and strong community spirit. A thriving community of creatives means there’s plenty to enjoy. A hive of culture and entertainment at The Elgiva; church concerts; a budding Film Festival and music and arts in historic yards. Most of the surrounding hilltop villages can be reached from Chesham on foot, following peaceful walks with uplifting views along the way.
Walks in Chesham and villages
Find Walkers are Welcome routes, town walks, Chess Valley Walk, to pub to pub walks and the Museum Eye Spy trail.
By permission of Walkers are Welcome, Chiltern Society, Chilterns National Landscape and Chesham Museum.
This month’s featured venue – Chesham Moor Gym and Swim
This month’s featured venue – The Elgiva
Villages
The area of the hilltop villages around Chesham spans approximately ten miles, for example from Cholesbury to Chenies. It is in the south-east corner of Buckinghamshire, close to Hertfordshire borders.
Villages
The area of the hilltop villages around Chesham spans approximately ten miles, for example from Cholesbury to Chenies. It is in the south-east corner of Buckinghamshire, close to Hertfordshire borders.
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The Visit Chesham and Villages website is the official destination website for Chesham and hilltop villages. Funded by a grant from Buckinghamshire Council Chesham and Villages Community Board. A community project initiated and executed by The Chesham Society and Chesham Connect, to attract visitors and encourage local tourism and pride in the area as a destination.
