Old Amersham & The Chilterns
There's so much
to explore.
Old Amersham is one of England's most beautiful market towns — and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is right on the doorstep. The Crown makes the perfect base.
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A medieval market town
worth exploring.
Old Amersham's High Street has changed remarkably little in several centuries. Georgian and Tudor buildings line a broad, gently curving street that feels — genuinely — like somewhere people actually live, not a tourist attraction.
Independent shops, antique dealers, galleries, and excellent coffee sit alongside the old Market Hall and a handful of buildings that predate The Crown itself. It's the kind of town that rewards a slow walk.
The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty begins virtually at the end of the High Street — beech woods, chalk hills, and some of the best walking in the south-east of England.
Local Highlights
What to do
while you're here
Amersham Museum
Housed in a 15th-century building on the High Street, the museum tells the story of the town and its people across eight centuries. Free entry. A short walk from The Crown.
Independent Shopping
From antique dealers and art galleries to independent bookshops and delis, the High Street rewards a browse. Refreshingly free of chains.
The Artichoke
One of the finest restaurants in the country, just a short walk away. Michelin-starred, and booked out well in advance — plan ahead if you'd like to go.
Chilterns AONB
Ancient beech woods, chalk grasslands, and some of the most beautiful countryside in southern England. Walking trails start from the edge of town.
Wycombe Arts Centre
A short drive away in High Wycombe, with a full programme of theatre, music, and comedy throughout the year.
London & Heathrow
London Marylebone in 45 minutes by train. Heathrow in 25 minutes by car. Old Amersham is a genuinely easy escape from the city — or a perfect base before a flight.
On Foot
Walks & Days Out
The Chilterns start right outside the door. Here are a few routes worth knowing about.
3.5 miles · Easy
Amersham to Little Missenden
A gentle circular walk along the River Misbourne, through water meadows and back via the historic village of Little Missenden. Suitable for all ages and most dogs.
7 miles · Moderate
Chesham Valley Loop
Through the Chess Valley with views across the Chiltern escarpment. Passes through several pretty villages with options to stop for lunch.
5 miles · Moderate
Coleshill & The Beech Woods
Into the high Chilterns through ancient beech woodland — especially beautiful in October. Good paths throughout.
10 miles · Challenging
Section of The Chiltern Way
The Chiltern Way passes through Old Amersham. Walk a section in either direction for a proper day out in the hills.
Getting Here
Easy to reach
from anywhere.
By Train
London Marylebone — 45 minutes
Chiltern Railways runs frequent direct services from London Marylebone to Amersham. The station is a 10-minute walk along the High Street to The Crown.
By Tube
Metropolitan Line — end of the line
Amersham is the last stop on the Metropolitan line. A direct tube from Baker Street takes around 55 minutes — no changes required.
By Car
A413 from the M25 (Jct. 18)
From London and the south: M25 J18, then A404 to Amersham. From the Midlands: M40 J2, then A355 and A413 into town. Sat nav: HP7 0DH.
Parking
Whielden Street Car Park — free, 2 min walk
The main car park for Old Amersham is on Whielden Street, a two-minute walk from The Crown. It operates ANPR — no pay & display, simply drive in and out.