Welcome to the Chilterns

The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is everything you would like it to be.

Choose the Chilterns for activity and exploration, peace and quiet, entertainment or indulgence: this lovely countryside on London’s doorstep has all you need for a really memorable break.

In 324 square miles of superb scenery, intriguing attractions, tucked-away villages and market towns, there’s always something more to be discovered.

The information on this website will help you make the choices that are right for you.

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Getting here

Just 35 miles from central London, and 20 miles from Oxford, the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the most accessible areas of countryside in the UK. The area has excellent rail and bus links, it is served by four main rail lines and the London Underground Metropolitan line, with frequent trains and a journey time of less than an hour from London.

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Places to Visit

Explore CHESHAM and the CHESS VALLEY this June!
Explore CHESHAM and the CHESS VALLEY this June!

A Walkers Welcome town on its own branch of the Metropolitan Line, Chesham decants its visitors straight from train to trail. Walks lead directly out into the beautiful Chess Valley, and from picturesque Church Street up the grassy slopes of Lowndes Park into the fields and lanes of restful Pednor vale. The Museum in Market Square traces the story of this quirky town of beer, boots, brushes and Baptists. The pedestrianised High Street provides cafés and coffee stops galore. Below are some ideas for your Chesham adventures........for more detailed information visit Chesham

Chesham Local Produce Market
Chesham Local Produce Market

Chesham's Local Produce Market has been voted Britain's Greenest Market. It operates in the Market Square on the fourth Saturday of each month, here you will find an enticing range of farm fresh produce, fruit juice, preserves, cakes and savouries, plants and more besides.

Chesham Food Trail
Chesham Food Trail
This foody trail leaflet will help you to discover the local produce being created, used and sold in Chesham and surrounding villages. The Trails highlight the many tasty delights on offer in and around Chesham, from handmade chocolates to locally-produced apple juice, watercress from the River Chess and cafes, pubs and restaurants serving local food.
Chenies Manor
Chenies Manor
Located 6 miles from Chesham, this charming Tudor manor house was visited on more than one occasion by both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The award-winning gardens add events and seasonal displays to ever popular features which including the yew maze, turf maze and tea room.
The Chess Valley Walk
The Chess Valley Walk
The Chess Valley Walk follows the River Chess for 10 miles through the Valley, past well known landmarks such as Chenies Manor and Latimer House, and is well signposted.
WHERE TO STAY - Latimer Place
WHERE TO STAY - Latimer Place

Latimer Place (de Vere Hotel) is an historic country house set in 30 acres of grounds. It is located 3 miles from Chesham in an idyllic setting with beautiful views over the Chess Valley. It is ideal for leisure breaks and weekend retreats, with numerous walks and rides from the doorstep including the Chess Valley Walk and the Chilterns Cycleway.

Events

Starts 2nd June to 14th July
Jordans Music Club Summer Festival in Seer Green, near Beaconsfield
Come and enjoy international artists perform on summer Sunday evenings in a Chiltern village. The four concerts of our 70th season on 2nd, 16th, 30th June, and 14th July feature respectively the Nash Ensemble (string quartet plus horn), the Wakeford Ensemble (harp, wind and strings), the Schubert Ensemble (piano and strings) and Ashley Wass (piano). Full details, including ticket prices and booking form on website or call the box office on 01923 282943.
Saturday 22nd June, noon to 10pm
BURYfields Music and Comedy Fest, Chesham
BURYFields will be more than just music and comedy with a host of activities to keep the family amused. Some activities that will be on offer are: graffiti, ukulele workshops, a chill out zone, vintage stalls, a covered market, yoga, massage and meditation, henna tattoo and face-painting. There is an entry fee.
10th to 14th July 2013
The Henley Festival
The glamorous Henley Festival, in partnership with BMW, is proud to announce a series of extraordinary evenings featuring exciting headline performances from an array of world class acts. The Beach Boys will begin the festivities on Wednesday 10th July, British icons Madness on Friday 12th July and a very special James Bond Themed Gala Evening on Saturday 13th July: Shaken & Stirred.  Paloma Faith will close the show on Sunday 14th July. Tickets go on sale to Friends of the festival* from www.henley-festival.co.uk at 10am on Monday 25th February and on general sale soon.
August 2013
Pendley Open Air Shakespeare Festival 2013
Shakespeare in the lovely grounds of Pendley Manor near Tring.
As You Like It, directed by Gemma Colelough 6 - 10 August
Love's Labour's Lost directed by Peter Broad 13 - 17 August  
Book online www.pendleyshakespearefestival.co.uk or call the box office on 01442 820060
21st - 22nd September 2013
The Chiltern Twenty Cycling Weekend
Starting and ending in Wendover, enjoy a leisurely pace of 20 miles per day cycling through the beautiful Chilterns
Electric bike hire is available
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