Welcome to Chesham

Chesham is a market town located in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and it was once a center for the wool trade. Today, Chesham is a bustling town with a population of over 20,000 people. The town is known for its beautiful countryside, charming architecture, and vibrant community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Chesham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. Another popular attraction in Chesham is the Lowndes Park, which is a beautiful green space that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park is a popular spot for picnics, walks, and outdoor activities.

Chesham is also home to a number of local businesses, including independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of events and festivals held throughout the year. These include the Chesham Carnival, the Christmas lights switch-on, and the Chesham Food Festival. Overall, Chesham is a charming town with a rich history and a vibrant community that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 20°C

Feels Like: 20°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thomas Harding Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Ruddell	Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1LR 1494782211 School Website
Elmtree Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Whitehill	Elmtree Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2PA 1494771474 School Website
Chiltern Hills Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Chapman	Chartridge Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2RG 01494782066 School Website
Chesham Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Annmarie Mcnaney	White Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1BA 01494782854 School Website
Heritage House School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Jacqueline Clearkin	Cameron Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3BP 01494771445 School Website
Newtown School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Antrobus	Berkhampstead Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3AT 01494783713 School Website
Waterside Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Atherton	Blackhorse Avenue Waterside, Chesham Waterside Primary Academy, Black Horse Avenue Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1QU 1494786608 School Website
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Holdsworth	Amersham Road Chesham Bois Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5PL 1494726390 School Website
Brushwood Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Robertson	Brushwood Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3DW 01494786023 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 2.01 Miles

Chalfont & Latimer Station Approach, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PR 3.35 Miles

Great Missenden Station Approach, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 9AZ 4.08 Miles

Berkhamsted Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR 4.71 Miles

Chorleywood Station Approach, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5ND 5.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxiline Ltd 01494 793300 18 Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1EZ 0.10 Miles
Cabco 01494 791122 162, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3ED 0.48 Miles
Crown Taxis Of Amersham And Chesham 01494 580580 1A Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AX 0.50 Miles
A 2 B Airports 01494 792492 159 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3EF 0.50 Miles
Amersham And Chalsont Cars 01494 727727 Deansway, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PB 0.62 Miles
Broadway Taxis 01494 778833 Pheasant Rise, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1NT 0.64 Miles
My Chauffeur Ltd 01494 783171 37 Aylward Gardens, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2QY 0.77 Miles
Amersham Budget Cars 01494 773577 45 Upper Belmont Rd, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2DE 1.10 Miles
Bucks Cars 01494 794242 16 Captains Cl, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PP 1.33 Miles
Gilberts Taxis Of Chesham And Amersham 01494 771000 Unit 6 Saxeway Business Centre, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2SH 1.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Germain Street Hp5 1Lh Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street - Side B Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waterside Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Delmeade Rd / Chessbury Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bellingdon Rd / Wesley Hill Hp5 2Hf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowndes Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadlands Ave / Barnes Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Christchurch / Waterside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
118 Broad Street Hp5 3Ed Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bellingdon Rd / Cemetery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bois Moor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Water Meadow Surgery 01494 782241	Water Meadow Surgery Red Lion Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1ET
Chesham Town Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Hall Chesham HP5 1DS
Chesham Town Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Town Hall Chesham HP5 1DS
Chess Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Chess Medical Centre 260-290 Berkhampstead Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3EZ
Dr Firth And Partners 01494 782262	The New Surgery Chess Medical Centre Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3EZ

Local Stores

Great Missenden
Station Approach
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 9AZ
01494 864052
Store Website
4.08 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

The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
Amersham Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NQ 01494 782001 reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk Website 0.21 miles
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Vetcetera
78 Broad Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3ED 07366 412599 KellyWilliams-Tubb@vetcetera.org Website 0.51 miles

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Pet Practice
44 Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6AJ 01494 376076 amersham@petpractice.co.uk Website 1.85 miles

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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
1 Woodside Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5EG 01494 725320 reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk Website 1.88 miles


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Ar Equine Ltd
Office 1, Torrington Farm Grove Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3QG 01582 946248 ARequinevets@outlook.com Website 2.12 miles

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Hope Vets
Shantock Hall Lane Bovingdon Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0NQ 01442 833198 info@hopevets.com Website 2.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle Berkhamsted Lancashire HP4 1LJ 4.75 miles

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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 5.45 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.

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 5.94 miles Off A404

Location what3words forest.energetic.posts

Tring Park
Located On The Edge Of Tring. Mixture Of Open Parkland And Woodland. London Rd Tring Lancashire HP23 5NB 6.36 miles

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Hughenden Park And Manor
Valley Rd Lancashire 6.86 miles Hughenden

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 7.00 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	27.2°C	26.1°C	25.6°C	24.9°C	26°C	27.7°C	29.6°C	32.3°C	32.8°C	29.5°C	26.6°C	25°C
Feels Like	29.4°C	27.9°C	26.7°C	26.4°C	27.4°C	30.1°C	33.6°C	37.9°C	39°C	34.9°C	30.8°C	28.2°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	24°C	23.5°C	23.4°C	23.5°C	23.8°C	25°C	27°C	27.9°C	28.1°C	28°C	26.4°C	24°C
Feels Like	26.6°C	26°C	25.9°C	26.1°C	26.5°C	27.8°C	30°C	30.8°C	30.8°C	30.7°C	28.9°C	26.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23.9°C	23.4°C	23.1°C	23°C	25.6°C	28.9°C	31.9°C	32.4°C	31.6°C	30.3°C	28.1°C	25.7°C
Feels Like	26°C	25.5°C	25.2°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	33°C	37.7°C	37.6°C	36°C	34.2°C	31.1°C	28.1°C

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