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County - Buckinghamshire | Map
Tel code: 01494 | code search
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Postcode: HP5 | code search
Population: 23000
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Birthplace of:
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Folk Customs:
Firing the Fenny Poppers
Olney Pancake Race
The Duck Feast
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Mr Churchill & Associates
"I was really nervous about going to the dentist, but should have not worried. i broke my tooth over christmas and had but off going to get it looked ..." More

Jolly Sportsman
"The Fabric of this establishment has seen better days, but the staff are welcoming, Beer is of acceptable quality, varietyy and (for once) it is Biker Friendly

Date visited: 18 November ..." More

Chartridge Conference Centre
"Good Points: Booking was quick and easy online. Bad Points: On check-in we were sent to the completely wrong room on the second floor, to be then told that we were ..." More

Chesham Reviews (7)

A guide to Chesham | 10 Places to Stay

Hotels | Accountant | Association | B&Bs | Church | Classes | Conference Centre | Dentist | Doctor | Estate Agent | Farmers Market | Golf Club | Health and Fitness Club | Market | Pub and Bar | Restaurant | School | Solicitor | Taxi | Theatre | Shops | Sports Clubs

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Chesham, a market town with a population of 23,000 in Buckinghamshire’s Chiltern Hills and 25 miles northwest of London. The town is situated in the pretty Chess Valley, the River Chess is a chalk-stream tributary of the River Colne. This little river allowed much industry and the growing of watercress in the Victorian era, Chesham is now mainly a commuter town, though there are issues with mobile communications with being in a valley. The town featured on TV in both Inspector Morse and Midsommer Murders as it is charming, with St Mary’s church dating from the 12th century. Post-war a sizeable Muslim community became established and a mosque was completed in 2005. The High Street with its mix of specialist shops and big retailers was pedestrianised in 1990. It also houses the last station on the Metropolitan Line of the London Underground and opposite it is Lowndes Park, donated to the town in 1953. There are 2 public swimming pools, a leisure centre, an independent cinema - Elgiva Theatre, a small museum (free and open all year) and one of the largest Christmas Tree Farms in the South East! The Chesham and Ley Hill Golf Club is 9 holes and par 67, accepting visitors mid-week only. There are a few pubs, notably The King’s Arms which allegedly has ghosts! There is only 1 B&B here in Lowndes Avenue, yet Luton Airport is only 15 miles away!

Accountant

Certax
Golding West & Co
Ryan Financial Services

Association

British Dental Trade Association

Church

Christ Church, Chesham
St George
St Marys, Chesham

Classes

Dance - KatSteps

Conference Centre

Chartridge Conference Centre
Latimer Conference Centres

Dentist

Chess House Dental Surgery
Market Square Dental Practice
Mr Churchill & Associates

Doctor

The New Surgery
The Surgery
Water Meadow Surgery

Estate Agent

Chancellors
Chessbury Estates
Christopher Rowland
George David & Co

Potter & Ford

Farmers Market

Chesham Local Produce Market

Golf Club

Chesham & Ley Hill

Health and Fitness Club

Chesham Leisure Centre
Chesham Moor Gym & Swim
Physique Health & Fitness Studio
Topnotch Health Club

Market

Chesham Local Produce Market
Chesham Market

Pub and Bar

Black Horse Inn
Elephant & Castle
Jolly Sportsman
Kings Arms
Last Post
Nash Arms
Pheasant (The)
Red Lion
Swan
The Bell
The Black Cat

The Gamekeepers Lodge
Wild Rover

Restaurant

Anatolien
Beijing Gourmet
Black Horse Inn
Chesham Tandoori Restaurant
Delhi Durbar Tandoori
International Chinese Restaurant
Jenny’s Restaurant
Perfect Pizza
Swan
Tara Thai Restaurant

School

Brushwood Junior School
Chesham High School
Chesham Prep School
Elmtree County First School
Heritage House Special School
Newtown Infant School & Nursery
Thomas Harding Junior School
Waterside County Combined School

William Durrant County Middle School

Solicitor

Blaser Mills
Bramwell Browne Odedra
IBB Solicitors
Lennon & Co

Taxi

A1 Taxiline Ltd
Cabco Taxis
Crown Taxis Limited
G T S Cars
Gilberts Taxis

Theatre

The Elgiva

Sports Clubs

Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis & Squash Club (Tennis)
Chesham United (Amateur Football)

Shops

Chapter One Booksellers Ltd
Flower Box
French's Flowers For All Occasions
Flower House
Boots
Chessmount Nurseries
Cagex Accessories

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Garlicks
Gardener & Basson Ltd
Howard Scott Ltd
Monopteros Fine Art
The Drawingroom
Chesham Graphics Gallery
Healthright
Superdrug
Lucia's Delicatessen
Gerry Martins Butchers
Chesham Bakehouse
Grape & Grain
Godden Butchers
Rowlands Pharmacy
Specsavers
Chesham Country Preserves
Hazeldene Farm Shop

Antiques

Jackson A E
Hartwright David Ltd

Places to Stay near Chesham

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Chiltern Ridge B&B (1.64 miles)

Chiltern Ridge B&B
Chiltern Ridge B&B is a luxurious detached annex and offers complete privacy. The property is surrounded by 2 acres of land and is set back from the main road. There is access to a garden ... more | visit website
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Chartridge Conference Centre (2.59 miles)

Chartridge Conference Centre

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Set in 25 acres of beautiful Chilterns countryside Chartridge helps you forget the hustle and bustle of a busy scheduleSet foot inside Chartridge and delight in the elegant surroundings, superb ... more

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Kings Arms (3.06 miles)

Kings Arms

With origins dating back to the 14th Century, The Kings Arms is a traditional old coaching inn. It has recently been refurbished, as well as extended, to create a beautiful hotel located in the heart of the ... more | visit website

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The Crown (3.07 miles)

The Crown

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The Crown in Old Amersham, situated at the end of the Metropolitan Line and 40 minutes from London, is an Elizabethan Coaching Inn, updated by Ilse Crawford of Soho House and Babington House ... more

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The Saracens Head (3.15 miles)

The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head Inn is a traditional English pub serving real ales, fine wines and home-cooked food every lunchtime and evening. The original stables surrounding the courtyard have been converted into stylish, comfortable ... more | visit website
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De Vere Venues Latimer Place (3.15 miles)

De Vere Venues Latimer Place

Set in 30 acres of tranquil, secluded grounds in the Chiltern countryside, overlooking the Chess Valley, Latimer Place combines contemporary and Victorian architecture to create an inspiring venue. Whether it is for a business event or ... more | visit website

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Chequers (3.18 miles)

Chequers
At over 600 years old The Chequers has been serving great food and drink in a positive atmosphere for generations.We are proud to carry on this tradition into the present day.
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Bobsleigh Hotel (3.83 miles)

Bobsleigh Hotel

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The Bobsleigh is set amongst skilfully landscaped gardens in the Chiltern countryside. This historic hotel provides an ideal base for exploring the surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire as well as ... more

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Kings Arms Hotel (3.93 miles)

Kings Arms Hotel

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A 17th-century former coaching inn, this privately owned and passionately run boutique hotel is a place where old meets new, with stylish, contemporary accommodation blending seamlessly with historic charm. Surrounded by the ... more

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The Pennyfarthing Hotel (3.96 miles)

The Pennyfarthing Hotel

The Pennyfarthing Hotel occupies pride of place in Berkhamsted's lovely old High Street with the picturesque Grand Union Canal running adjacent to the car park at the rear of the Hotel.All rooms are ensuite and ... more | visit website

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