Chesham

Chesham is a market town set at the convergence of several valleys in the Chiltern Hills. The nearest towns are Amersham and Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire. The River Chess rises just to the north of the town. Its history can be summed up by the phrase "the four Bs of Chesham: boots, beer, brushes and Baptists" which relates to the growing prosperity of the town in the 18th century and being a focus for religious dissent and nonconformity. The population has doubled to around 20,000 since the Second World War. Politically, control of the town has swung between the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats.

By road

The A416 runs through the town connecting Amersham and Berkhamsted
The A41 can be reached at Berkhamsted, which can be used to used to access London and Aylesbury. The M1 and M40 motorways are also within easy reach of Chesham.

By train

Chesham is not served directly by the National Rail network, the nearest connections being Amersham (for services to Aylesbury), and Berkhamsted (for Birmingham). Passengers on the Chiltern Line (London Marylebone to Aylesbury) can change at Chalfont & Latimer for the Metropolitan line service to Chesham (see below).

By Tube

• Chesham Underground Station

  address: Station Approach, HP5 1DH
  Chesham is a terminus for the Metropolitan line, indeed it is the furthest extent of the Underground from central London, being from Charing Cross. Trains arrive from Baker Street every 15 minutes peak periods and 30 minutes off-peak. Train times for stations to London are available from Transport for London

By bus

Bus services connect the town with Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead, Heathrow Airport and Watford.

By air

Heathrow and Luton are the nearest airports.

By bicycle

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By local bus

Arriva, Carousel Buses, Woottens and Redline provide local and connecting bus services. Timetables available via Carlberry.co.uk

By taxis

• Gilberts Taxis: +44 1494 771000
• Crown Taxis: +44 1494 580580
• CabCo: +44 1494 791122

• St Mary's Church

  phone: +44 1494 783629
  address: Church St, Chesham HP5 1HY
  The parish church for the town of Chesham, it has been on this site since at least 1153.

• The Elgiva

  phone: +44 1494 582900
  address: St Mary's Way, Chesham HP5 1HR
  The Elgiva is a 300-seat theatre, with digital cinema facilities. It is owned and managed by Chesham Town Council. The Elgiva put on professional and amateur productions, comedy acts, musicals, ballet, dance, one-night shows, a pantomime, exhibitions, weddings and other public and private events.

• Lowndes ParkA major historic feature of Chesham donated to the town in 1953 by the Lowndes family. It has 36 acres comprising parkland and recreational facilities including children's play areas, a multi-sports court, a skateboard park, the historic avenue (also a cycle route), public toilets and Skottowes pond. A series of free, open air concerts is staged in the bandstand area during July and August each year. The upper park provides views across the town, places to walk and habitats for local wildlife and a barrow an Ancient Scheduled Monument. Managed by Chiltern Town Council it is looked after by the Friends of Loundes Park.

• Chesham Moor Swim and Gym

  phone: +44 1494 776975
  address: Moor Rd, Chesham HP5 1SE
  There is an open air swimming pool. A multi court marked out for tennis, netball, 5-a-side football and basketball. A gym for exercise and fitness classes.

• Chesham Library

  phone: +44 1494 776975
  address: Elgiva Lane, Chesham HP5 2JD

The main retail areas is the pedestrianised High Street, The Broadway and Market Square, all close to the Underground Station. Other shops can be found along the Berkhamsted Road.
Chesham is a traditional Chilterns Market Town, with a market charter granted in 1257 by Henry III.
There are three regular markets, and occasional continental markets during the year:

• General Market - every Wednesday & Saturday
• Local Produce Market - 4th Saturday of the month
• Street Market - 2nd Saturday of the month

• Auberge du Chocolat

  phone: +44 1494 774179
  address: Unit 28 Chess Business Park, Chesham HP5 1SD
  Chocolate products and chocolate making workshops

Supermarkets

• Sainsbury

  phone: +44 1494 793052
  address: Elgiva Lane, Chesham HP5 2YA

• Waitrose

  phone: +44 1494 791711
  address: The Backs, Chesham, HP5 1DR

• Rajasthan Restaurant

  phone: +44 1494 783111
  address: 115 High St, Chesham, HP5 1DE
  Indian restaurant & take-away.

• Chesham Tandoori

  phone: +44 1494 782669
  address: 48 Broad St, Chesham HP5 3DX
  Indian restaurant & take-away.

• The Queens Head Hotel

  phone: +44 1494 778690
  address: Church St, Old Chesham HP5 1JD

• Chesham Cottage

  phone: +44 1494 771810
  address: 20 Church St, Chesham HP5 1HU
  Chinese restaurant & takeaway.

• Peri Peri

  phone: +44 1494 786784
  address: 20 Market Sq, Chesham HP5 1ES
  Pizza take-away.

• The Drawing Room

  phone: +44 1494 791691
  address: Francis Yard, East St, Chesham HP5 1DG
  "Art-food-music".

• Brown Sugar

  phone: +44 1494 794722
  address: 74 The Broadway, High St, Chesham HP5 1EG

• Rumbles Pantry

  phone: +44 1494 793380
  address: 6-8 Church St, Chesham HP5 1HT
  Sandwich & tea rooms.

• Brazils

  phone: +44 1494 793377
  address: 17 Market Sq, Chesham HP5 1HG

• Caffe Nero

  phone: +44 1494 775388
  address: 66 The Broadway, High St, Chesham HP5 1BX

• Poppins Cafe

  phone: +44 1494 792292
  address: 3-3A High St, Chesham HP5 1BG

• Café Encore

  phone: +44 1494 582904
  address: St. Marys Way, Chesham HP5 1HR

• Liri Cafe

  phone: +44 1494 772787
  address: 106 High St, Chesham HP5 1EB
  Italian restaurant.

• Mad Squirrel

  phone: +44 1494 395857
  address: 8 Market Sq, Chesham HP5 1ES
  Tap & bottle shop.

• Latimer Place

  phone: +44 1494 545500
  address: Latimer Place, Latimer, HP5 1UG

• Chartridge Lodge

  phone: +44 1494 837484
  address: Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2TU

• Chesham Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +44 1494 771029
  address: Park View, 1A Stanley Ave, Chesham HP5 2JF

• Post Office

  address: 93 High St, Chesham HP5 1DE

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