Welcome to Amersham Old Town

Amersham Old Town is a charming and picturesque village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is known for its historic buildings, quaint shops, and beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and many of the buildings in the village are listed as historic landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Amersham Old Town is the 13th-century St. Mary's Church. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 15th-century brass eagle lectern and a 17th-century pulpit.

In addition to its historic buildings, Amersham Old Town is also known for its vibrant community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular Christmas market and a summer festival. The village also has a number of local shops and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Overall, Amersham Old Town is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 13°C

Feels Like: 11.8°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Stony Dean School Community Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr N Strain	Orchard End Avenue Pineapple Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9JW 01494762007 School Website
Amersham School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Jarrett	Stanley Hill Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9HH 1494726562 School Website
Home Tuition Service Miscellaneous Head Teacher Mr George Lloyd	Council Offices King George V Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5BY 1494445815
Chestnut Lane School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Rehal	105 Chestnut Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6EF 01494727415 School Website
Elangeni School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Alex Burns	Woodside Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6EG 01494721436 School Website
Dr Challoners Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr David Atkinson	Chesham Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5HA 01494787500 School Website
Chalfont Valley E Act Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Haydn Kilyan	Bell Lane Little Chalfont Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6PF 01494764521 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Amersham Station Approach, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AZ 0.62 Miles

Chalfont & Latimer Station Approach, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PR 1.46 Miles

Chorleywood Station Approach, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5ND 3.51 Miles

Seer Green Farm Lane, Seer Green, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2UT 4.34 Miles

Beaconsfield Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PJ 4.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Crystal Cars 01494 434949 62 Grove Rd, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6LY 0.36 Miles
A Class Cars 01494 434430 12 Quarrendon Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9EB 0.38 Miles
A2b Travel 01494 722828 12 Quarrendon Rd, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9EB 0.38 Miles
A 2 Z Taxis 01494 722722 15 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5BD 0.63 Miles
Winton Executive Ltd 01494 763838 Chalafont Latimer Station, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6RZ 1.47 Miles
Clover Taxis 01494 763838 Chalfont &Amp; Latimer Station Car Pk, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6RZ 1.47 Miles
Broadway Taxis 01494 778833 Pheasant Rise, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1NT 1.69 Miles
Linfields Taxis 01494 766228 53 Amersham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6SW 1.75 Miles
A1 Taxiline Ltd 01494 793300 18 Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1EZ 2.19 Miles
Crown Taxis Of Amersham And Chesham 01494 580580 1A Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AX 2.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackhorse Bridge Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
188 Stanley Hill Hp7 9Et Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Lincoln Park Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Highland Road No More Collections Today 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
Roundwood Road Hp6 6Na Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Quill Hall Lane Hp6 6Lu Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Plantation Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Mortons Wood Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
The Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highmore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chestnut Lane Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Grimsdells Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Amersham Health Centre 01494 434344	Amersham Health Centre Chiltern Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5AY
Practice Ophthalmology Service Haringey 01494 690950	Anglo House Bell Lane Office Village Little Chalfont Buckinghamshire HP6 6FA
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
Chesham & Little Chalfont Pcn 01494 762323	Little Chalfont Surgery 200 White Lion Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9NU

Local Stores

Chalfont St Giles
12 High Street
Chalfont St. Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4QA
01494 876395
Store Website
2.95 miles

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SPAR - Holmer Green
3 Turner Place
Holmer Green
HP15 6RN
01494 713364
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Practice
44 Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6AJ 01494 376076 amersham@petpractice.co.uk Website 0.49 miles

Animals Treated
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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
1 Woodside Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5EG 01494 725320 reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk Website 0.53 miles


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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
Amersham Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NQ 01494 782001 reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Vetcetera
78 Broad Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3ED 07366 412599 KellyWilliams-Tubb@vetcetera.org Website 2.68 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 2.71 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 2.95 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 4.45 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 5.67 miles Off A404

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Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle Berkhamsted Lancashire HP4 1LJ 6.44 miles

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Hughenden Park And Manor
Valley Rd Lancashire 6.83 miles Hughenden

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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 7.46 miles The Car Park Is Signposted From The Centre Of Town And Rickmansworth Road With Brown Tourist Information Signs.

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Stoke Poges
Fenced Large Common A Mixture Open Area And Woodlands. Nice Pathways Throughout. Slough Lancashire SL2 4EX 7.96 miles Parking Along The Road Is Easy To Find.

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Weather Forecast

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	Patchy rain nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Patchy light rain in area with thunder	Light rain shower	Patchy rain nearby	Clear
Temp	21.3°C	21°C	21.1°C	19.5°C	21.7°C	25°C	27.5°C	28.8°C	28.1°C	26°C	23.6°C	20.3°C
Feels Like	21.3°C	21°C	19.9°C	19.5°C	21.7°C	26.8°C	29.9°C	31.6°C	30.6°C	28.1°C	25.8°C	20.3°C

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	Clear	Mist	Mist	Mist	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.6°C	15.7°C	14°C	13.3°C	15.3°C	17.5°C	19.5°C	20.4°C	20.9°C	20.9°C	18.2°C	16.1°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	15.5°C	13.5°C	12.7°C	15.1°C	17.5°C	19.5°C	20.4°C	20.9°C	20.9°C	18.2°C	16.2°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	15.1°C	14.7°C	14.8°C	14.9°C	16.5°C	19.5°C	22.4°C	23.6°C	24.4°C	24.3°C	21.4°C	20.3°C
Feels Like	15.2°C	14.6°C	14.6°C	14.9°C	16.5°C	19.5°C	24.2°C	25.4°C	26.1°C	26°C	21.4°C	20.3°C

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