Old Amersham steps back in time on Sunday 6 September as Heritage Day returns with vintage vehicles, live music, family entertainment, heritage favourites and a full day of celebration across the Old Town.

If there’s one date to keep free in Amersham this September, this is it.

Heritage Day returns to Old Amersham on Sunday 6 September, when the historic streets become one big celebration of the town’s past, with vintage vehicles, live entertainment, family fun and plenty happening from one end of the Old Town to the other.

The final 2026 programme is still being put together, but if previous years are anything to go by, expect the High Street and surrounding areas to be packed with things to see and do.

Classic cars and magnificent traction engines are traditionally among the stars of the day, alongside heritage buses travelling between Amersham-on-the-Hill and the Old Town. There’s usually plenty of history brought to life too, with medieval re-enactments, demonstrations and displays adding a little theatre to the streets.

For families, Heritage Day is always a good one. Previous celebrations have included children’s funfair rides, games, activities, birds of prey and plenty of opportunities to get closer to history rather than simply looking at it.

And then there’s the atmosphere.

Expect music, dancing and entertainment around town.

Local makers, community groups and food stalls traditionally join the celebrations too, while Amersham Museum and some of the Old Town’s historic spaces become part of the day. It’s worth leaving plenty of time simply to wander – and, of course, stopping for lunch, coffee or something sweet at one of Old Amersham’s independent cafés, pubs and restaurants along the way.

The full programme, timings, travel information and event map will be added closer to the day.

For now, save the date, gather your favourite people and get ready for one of Amersham’s biggest and best-loved days of the year.

 

When & where:

  • Date: Sunday 6 September 2026
  • Time: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Location: Old Amersham (High Street, Market Square & Church Mead)

 

 

 

Getting here (easy!):

  • By Tube/rail: Metropolitan line or Chiltern Railways to Amersham. It’s a beautiful walk down the hill to the Old Town.
  • By heritage bus: Keep an eye out for heritage bus journeys linking Amersham‑on‑the‑Hill and Old Amersham.
  • By car: Parking is limited on event day — please follow local signage and respect road closures.

 

Make a day of it:

  • Arrive early to catch the first performances and explore the markets at a relaxed pace.
  • Pop into Amersham Museum for bite‑size history and family activities.
  • Bring a tote and a light jacket (hello, British weather!).
  • Grab lunch or tea at our brilliant independent cafés, pubs and restaurants along the High Street.

 

 

 

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