4000 Years of Chesham History with 400 Years of the Weedon Alms Houses Walk
Clocktower, Market Square, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1HG
Local history expert, Tony Eustace, will be guiding visitors around parts of old Chesham, covering 4000 years of the town's history. Starting in Market Square by the clocktower, the walk will take in some of the town centre's historic yards, the sites of Chesham's first school and Townfield Chapel, Meades Water Gardens, which was once the location of the Amy Mill pond and Mineral Cottage, the short-lived home of a fledgling mineral water spa. On the walk, visitors will stop off at Weedon Alms Houses to learn more about their history in their 400th year.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 14.30 | Fully booked
Location & directions
Clocktower, Market Square, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1HG
- Directions:
- The closest car parks are Water Meadow car park and Catlings Car Park.
- Contact on day:
- Pat Kent
- Telephone number:
- +447946244396
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via the Museum's web site. There is no charge for the walk, but donations to Chesham Museum are always welcomed.
- Booking website:
- https://cheshammuseum.org.uk/product/red-lion-street-to-to-400-years-of-the-weedon-almshouses/
- Booking closes:
- 08 Sep 2024 10:00 AM
Accessibility details
Whilst a largely flat walk, some surfaces are cobbled and some footways are narrow. Roads will need to be crossed in locations where there are not dropped kerbs.
Additional information
Please wear sensible shoes as some of the footways are cobbled and may be slippery and/or uneven. Please dress according to the weather and use sunscreen and hats if required. If the weather is warm, please bring your own refreshments. Children are welcome, but must be supervised and under the responsibility of parents/carers at all times.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
