Explore Old Amersham's Early History (1301)
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Start dateMay 18 2025 -
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Time02:30 pm -
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LocationAmersham -
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Price£6.50 for adults and seniors, U18s are free
Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped Amersham in the past. Explore local patronage and its influence, the parish church and its rectors, the brewery and the maltings, the Town Mill and the Charter Fair, and almshouses dating from the 1600s and the Victorian era.
To continue Amersham’s story, you can book the Expansion of Amersham Walk on Sunday 25 May.
If you can’t join this walk during the Festival, note that it runs fortnightly through to the end of October. Further details and pre-booking on our website.
Additional information
Amersham Museum is open from 12noon to 4.30pm (additional charge). There are plenty of cafes and pubs in Old Amersham for refreshments.
Euan Russell, Amersham Museum. Amersham Museum.
Meet at Amersham Museum, 49-51 High Street, Amersham HP7 0DP.
Free parking is available on the High Street, or there is a payable car park just off the Broadway, about 300m from the Museum.
1.5 miles
Short walks (up to 3 miles)
1.5 hours
Easy (pretty flat, good paths)
Gentle
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Yes (The walk is on pavements around Amersham Old Town. However, these are narrow and uneven with cobbles in places, so not ideal for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Please get in touch if you would like to know more.
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Yes (Children are welcome if they have an interest in local history, and would enjoy a 90 minute walk packed full of information.
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Yes (https://amershammuseum.org/visit/find-us/
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