Chalk, Cherries & Chairs
Chalk, Cherries and Chairs was an ambitious landscape-scale scheme which ran from 2019 until November 2024.
The Scheme was created to celebrate the central Chilterns, revitalise local heritage, restore vital habitats, and deepen connections to the area to ensure this unique landscape will be enjoyed by generations to come. Chalk, Cherries and Chairs was made possible by funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to Lottery Players; as well as HS2 Community & Environment Fund and over 80 partners, groups, organisations, landowners and event attendees who have contributed match funding. It aimed to connect local people to the wildlife and cultural heritage of the Central Chilterns.
Find out more about the Landscape Partnership Scheme
About Chalk, Cherries and Chairs
The fascinating heritage of the Central Chilterns provides a wealth of opportunities to explore, conserve, protect and celebrate our landscape.
Take a look at our projects
Take a look through the Chalk, Cherries and Chairs projects!
Our Legacy and the Future
The fascinating heritage of the Central Chilterns provides a wealth of opportunities to explore, conserve, protect and celebrate our landscape.
River Chess Smarter Water Catchment
The River Chess Smarter Water Catchment project is tackling the issues that face the river and its catchment through partnership working.
Not Bourne Yesterday
Not Bourne Yesterday aims to reconnect communities with their local chalk streams, restoring both the rivers and landscapes they flow through.
Mend the Gap
How we are reducing and compensating for the visual harm done to the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs National Landscapes by the electrification of the Great Western main line.
Chilterns Chalk Streams Project
The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project works with local people across the Chilterns to improve river habitats, improve access and enjoyment and promote the sustainable use of water.
