Up and Down Amersham

From Metro-Land heights to Tudor valleys  

Escape the city to discover a town split beautifully across time. On this comprehensive guided tour, we begin at the top of the hill to explore the birth of "Metro-Land"—the early 20th-century railway boom that transformed Buckinghamshire countryside into a modern suburban paradise. We will then walk through ancient woodland to uncover a hidden monument to religious rebellion, before descending into the valley to stroll through the charming Tudor streets of Old Amersham—an atmospheric market town once recorded in the Domesday Book. Along the way, we will unearth stories of wealthy brewing empires, the architectural legacy of the Poor Laws, and the town's most infamous twentieth-century criminal connection. 

Get ready to experience:

🚉 The Metro-Land Dream: How the extension of the railway created a twentieth-century suburban dreamland.

🌳 Ancient Woodlands & Medieval Mysteries: A peaceful walk through nature to uncover stories of radical religious rebellion.

🏡 Historic Old Amersham: A gentle stroll past timber-framed Tudor houses and historic coaching inns.

🏢 The Poor Laws & Social Control: Track the evolution of how the vulnerable were managed as we explore 17th-century almshouses, and imposing Victorian workhouse designed by one of Britain's most famous architects. 

⏳ Duration / Distance: Approx. 2.5 hours (moderate intensity with inclines).

🥾 Recommended: Sturdy walking shoes or trainers, and a water bottle.

📍 Meeting Point: Outside Amersham Station (London Underground Metropolitan Line, Zone 9), or just 39 minutes on Chiltern Railways from London Marylebone; you can pay with Oyster cards or Contactless card.

🏁 End Location: Rememberance Garden Old Amersham.

🎟️ Price: £25 per person (accompanied children under 12 go free)