Welcome to Amersham

Amersham is a charming market town located in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, England. The town is divided into two distinct areas: Old Amersham and Amersham-on-the-Hill. Old Amersham is the historic part of the town, with many buildings dating back to the 16th century. The High Street is lined with traditional shops, pubs, and restaurants, and the town is home to several historic landmarks, including St. Mary's Church and the Market Hall.

Amersham-on-the-Hill is the more modern part of the town, with a range of shops, supermarkets, and amenities. The area is popular with commuters, as it has excellent transport links to London and other nearby towns. Amersham is also home to several schools, including the highly-regarded Dr Challoner's Grammar School and Amersham School.

The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The Chiltern Hills are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are several nature reserves and parks in the area. Overall, Amersham is a delightful town with a rich history and plenty of amenities, making it a popular place to live and visit.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 14°C

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Wind: 5.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Dr Challoners Grammar School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Dr David Atkinson
Chesham Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5HA
01494787500
School Website
Home Tuition Service
Miscellaneous
Head Teacher
Mr George Lloyd
Council Offices
King George V Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5BY
1494445815
Heatherton House School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nicola Nicoll
10 Copperkins Lane
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5QB
01494726433
School Website
Chestnut Lane School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Gemma Rehal
105 Chestnut Lane
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6EF
01494727415
School Website
Henry Allen Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-4
Head Teacher
Mrs Charlotte Macdonald
Mitchell Walk
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6NW
01494726257
School Website
Woodside Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Dorota Milner
Mitchell Walk
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6NW
1494725897
School Website
Elangeni School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Miss Alex Burns
Woodside Avenue
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6EG
01494721436
School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Amersham
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Hills
School Lane
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0EL
01494726032
School Website
St Georges Church Of England Infant School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mr Beverley Accastello
White Lion Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9HX
01494762552
School Website
The Beacon School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-13
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Baker
Amersham Road
Chesham Bois
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5PF
01494433654
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Amersham
Station Approach, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AZ
0.15 Miles
Chalfont & Latimer
Station Approach, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PR
2.09 Miles
Chorleywood
Station Approach, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5ND
4.15 Miles
Seer Green
Farm Lane, Seer Green, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2UT
4.62 Miles
Great Missenden
Station Approach, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 9AZ
4.74 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A 2 Z Taxis
01494 722722
15 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5BD
0.18 Miles
A2b Travel
01494 722828
12 Quarrendon Rd, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9EB
0.76 Miles
A Class Cars
01494 434430
12 Quarrendon Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9EB
0.76 Miles
Crystal Cars
01494 434949
62 Grove Rd, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6LY
0.83 Miles
Broadway Taxis
01494 778833
Pheasant Rise, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1NT
1.38 Miles
A1 Taxiline Ltd
01494 793300
18 Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1EZ
1.77 Miles
Clover Taxis
01494 763838
Chalfont &Amp; Latimer Station Car Pk, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6RZ
2.10 Miles
Winton Executive Ltd
01494 763838
Chalafont Latimer Station, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6RZ
2.10 Miles
Crown Taxis Of Amersham And Chesham
01494 580580
1A Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AX
2.31 Miles
A 2 B Airports
01494 792492
159 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3EF
2.31 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Amersham Do 21 Hill Avenue
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Special Mailbox:
Amersham Do 21 Hill Avenue (Side B)
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Sycamore Rd (Side B) Hp6 5Ew
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Sycamore Road Hp6 5Ew
Collection Today available until:17:45
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Railway Station
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Boot And Slipper
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The Drive
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Longfield Drive
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Grimsdells Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Woodside Road
Collection Today available until:17:15
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Highland Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Plantation Road
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Station Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesham Bois
Collection Today available until:17:45
Weekday Last Collection:17:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Long Park
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Amersham Health Centre
01494 434344
Amersham Health Centre
Chiltern Avenue
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5AY
Rectory Meadow Surgery
01494 727711
Rectory Meadow Surgery
School Lane
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0HG
Rectory Meadow Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
School Lane
Amersham
HP7 0HG
Buckinghamshire Clinical Services
01494 586714
Executive Office
Amersham Hospital
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0JD
Practice Ophthalmology Service Haringey
01494 690950
Anglo House
Bell Lane Office Village
Little Chalfont
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6FA
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Local Stores

Chalfont St Giles
12 High Street
Chalfont St. Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4QA
01494 876395
Store Website
3.44 miles
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SPAR - Holmer Green
3 Turner Place
Holmer Green
HP15 6RN
01494 713364
Store Website
3.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
1 Woodside Close
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5EG
01494 725320
reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk
Website
0.13 miles
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Pet Practice
44 Woodside Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6AJ
01494 376076
amersham@petpractice.co.uk
Website
0.24 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
Amersham Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1NQ
01494 782001
reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk
Website
1.67 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Vetcetera
78 Broad Street
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 3ED
07366 412599
KellyWilliams-Tubb@vetcetera.org
Website
2.33 miles
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Birds

Camelids

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Cattle

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Dogs

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Active Pet
The Old School, Luckings Farm
Magpie Lane
Coleshill
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0LS
01494 725968
mypet@activepet.co.uk
Website
2.67 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Referrals only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
London Road
Chalfont St. Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4NL
01494 871 329
reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk
Website
3.45 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Sarratt
A Gentle, Flat Walk Through And Around The Historic Village Of Sarratt, In Hertfordshire. Sarratt Sits In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Surrounded By Fields Which Go Down To The Chess Valley Riverbed.
WD3 6AS
4.99 miles

Sarratt Is Located In The County Of Hertfordshire, Two Miles North-East Of The Town Of Chorleywood, Five Miles North-West Of The Major Town Of Watford, And 20 Miles North-West Of London. Sarratt Lies Just South-East Of The Buckinghamshire Border.
Location
what3words
happy.joins.muddy
Hazelmere Recreation Grounds
Hazelemere Recreation Ground Is Surrounded By Lots Of Fields And Woodland And No Main Roads Which Make It A Perfect Place To Let Dogs Off Lead To Exercise. Care Should Be Taken In August When The Farmer Is Harvesting Hay On The Combine Harvester And At Certain Times Of Year When Birds Are Nesting. Dogs Are Allowed On The Main Recreation Ground Which Is Perfect For Ball Throwing But It Is Recommended To Keep Dogs On Lead If Football Or Cricket Is Being Played. There Are Plenty Of Dog Poo Bins On The Parameter Of The Rec But Not In The Other Green Areas. A Circular Walk Around All The Fields Surrounding The Rec Can Take Between 1.5 To 2 Hours.
248 Amersham Rd
Hazlemere
5.21 miles

Off A404
Location
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Hughenden Park And Manor
Valley Rd
Lancashire
6.34 miles

Hughenden
Location
what3words
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Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted
Lancashire
HP4 1LJ
6.34 miles

Location
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Cassiobury Park And Grand Union Canal
This Short Hertfordshire Walk Explores Watford's Cassiobury Park Along With A Section The Grand Union Canal. Cassiobury Park Is The Largest Public Open Space In Watford Comprising Of Over 190 Acres Of Green Space Stretching From Watford Town Centre To Woodland And Countryside To The West Of The Town.
WD18 7LG
8.07 miles

The Car Park Is Signposted From The Centre Of Town And Rickmansworth Road With Brown Tourist Information Signs.
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Tring Park
Located On The Edge Of Tring. Mixture Of Open Parkland And Woodland.
London Rd
Tring
Lancashire
HP23 5NB
8.21 miles

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Weather Forecast

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