Keeping the traditional market town's customs alive
Historically, Amersham is a market town with a regular market held beneath Old Amersham’s Market Hall since the building was gifted to the townsfolk by Sir William Drake in 1682. Now, Old Amersham hosts a weekly market every Saturday from 9am to 4pm under the Market Hall.
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MiniMonets
Inspirational art classes for creative children.
Amersham Heritage Day
Coming back on Sunday, 6 September 2026!
Old Amersham Saturday Market
Every Saturday The Old Amersham Market welcomes you under the roof of the historic Market Hall, in the heart of the Old Town.
Ring’O’Roses
Luxury and hand-made toys in Old Amersham.
Dancers Boutique
Amersham's local specialist in dancewear, fitted ballet shoes and uniforms.
Plants and Places: an Amersham Amble. A Spring Walk.
A gentle spring walk through Old Amersham on 17 April 2026, exploring local plants, chalk streams, history and seasonal change with expert botanist Karen van Oostrum.
Ciao Gelato
The Taste of Italy in the Heart of Amersham.
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of authentic Italian gelato, made fresh with the finest ingredients.
The Ivy House
A beautiful flint and brick old English inn in the heart of the Chiltern Vale
Pig Fest: Adults-Only Summer Party at Kew Little Pigs
Join the adults-only Pig Fest at Kew Little Pigs Farm on 25 July for a full day of music, pig racing, games, food trucks and summer festival fun
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Visit the birthplace of your favourite storyteller