Old Amersham's award-winning gardens, with historical and environmental interest
The Memorial Gardens were opened in 1949 to commemorate the fallen heroes of the first and second world wars. These formally designed gardens comprise a WWI war memorial and WWII plaque, the former originally situated in St. Mary’s churchyard. In more recent years, the gardens have been further developed with the addition of The Peace Garden, a sensory garden, WWI replica models (two SE5a bi-planes, HMS Dreadnought, and a lone soldier), and the Queen’s 90th birthday rose garden. The pond fountain was replaced in 2022.
The gardens have become somewhat of a community hub with free well-attended band concerts throughout the summer, as well as an area of ecological interest, winning Thames and Chilterns in Boom Parks and Open Spaces GOLD Award five times, as well as numerous certificates of distinction at the national RHS Britain in Bloom awards. In full bloom, the gardens are stunning and awash with colour, buzzing with human and pollinator activity.
A full programme of the Town Council’s summer band concerts can be found here.
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Help Uncover Parsonage Wood This Autumn
Could you spare a few hours to help care for one of Amersham’s local woodlands? Volunteers are invited to help clear overgrown holly from Parsonage Wood, improving access and allowing more light and space for a greater variety of woodland plants to thrive.
Chilterns Lifestyle Centre
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Darmon Deli
French and Worldwide bistro restaurant offering an eclectic choice of Dishes, Wines and Patisseries.
Spice Society
Spicy, rich, and flavourful Indian cuisine.
The Market Hall
The 17th-century Old Amersham centrepiece
Dancers Boutique
Amersham's local specialist in dancewear, fitted ballet shoes and uniforms.
The Entertainer
A great selection of toys from the most authentic Entertainer store in the UK.
The Leveret
Stylish clothes for children that are fun & playful to wear.
Cooper’s Artisan Market
Bringing a monthly artisan market, to the beautiful historical town of Old Amersham.