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 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

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

Local Taxis

Taxi
A 2 Z Taxis 01494 722722 15 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5BD 0.18 Miles
A Class Cars 01494 434430 12 Quarrendon Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9EB 0.76 Miles
A2b Travel 01494 722828 12 Quarrendon Rd, 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
Winton Executive Ltd 01494 763838 Chalafont Latimer Station, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6RZ 2.10 Miles
Clover Taxis 01494 763838 Chalfont &Amp; Latimer Station Car Pk, 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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Amersham Do 21 Hill Avenue Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Amersham Do 21 Hill Avenue (Side B) Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Sycamore Rd (Side B) Hp6 5Ew Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Sycamore Road Hp6 5Ew Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Railway Station Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boot And Slipper Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longfield Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grimsdells Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Highland Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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

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

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

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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
Amersham Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NQ 01494 782001 reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk Website 1.67 miles
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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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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 Referrals only
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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

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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.

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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

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Hughenden Park And Manor
Valley Rd Lancashire 6.34 miles Hughenden

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Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle Berkhamsted Lancashire HP4 1LJ 6.34 miles

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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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