Chesham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England
About Chesham
Cheshamis a market town set at the convergence of several valleys in theChiltern Hills. The nearest towns areAmershamandBerkhamstedinHertfordshire. 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.
Top Attractions in Chesham
Explore the best things to see and do in Chesham:
- ★Chesham Library
- ★Chesham Moor Swim and Gym
- ★Lowndes Park
- ★St Mary's Church
- ★The Elgiva
Where to Eat in Chesham
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chesham Cottage
- 🍴Chesham Tandoori
- 🍴Peri Peri
- 🍴Rajasthan Restaurant
- 🍴The Queens Head Hotel
Where to Stay in Chesham
- 🏨Chartridge Lodge
- 🏨Chesham Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Latimer Place
Chesham Travel Guide Sections
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