Visiting Amersham, United Kingdom: Top Sights on Foot

The best things to do in Amersham centre on its two distinct areas: historic Old Amersham and the later settlement of Amersham-on-the-Hill. Together, they offer a chance to explore a preserved Buckinghamshire market town through its churches, local museum and contrasting townscapes. Neywo also has a free audio guide for Amersham, with four narrated places.

What to see in Amersham

Old Amersham and the High Street

Old Amersham is the historic heart of the town, with a High Street lined by traditional buildings, independent businesses and architectural details from earlier periods. It is the best place to begin if you want to experience Amersham’s older character.

The appearance of the old town owes much to the Drake family, who held influence in the area for generations. Their former estate, Shardeloes, is another reminder of Amersham’s aristocratic heritage.

Old Amersham also retains much of its historic appearance because Victorian expansion did not transform the old settlement. When the railway was planned through the Misbourne Valley, local opposition helped prevent major development from changing the town’s character.

Amersham Museum

Amersham Museum occupies numbers 49 and 51 High Street in the historic centre of Old Amersham. This small private museum is dedicated to the local history of the Buckinghamshire town.

It is a useful stop for understanding the place around you, especially before continuing along the High Street and to the historic churches.

St Mary’s Church, Amersham

St Mary’s Church is the historic parish church of Old Amersham and has stood at the heart of the local community for centuries. The Church of England parish church is a Grade I listed building, a designation that reflects its exceptional architectural and historical importance.

Its setting in Old Amersham makes it one of the key places to see when exploring the town’s historic centre.

Amersham Free Church

Amersham Free Church is a church building in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. It forms part of the town’s religious and architectural landscape and is included on the route between Old Amersham and the Hilltop.

Amersham-on-the-Hill

Amersham-on-the-Hill offers a clear contrast with Old Amersham. While the old town reflects centuries of history and preserved architecture, Amersham-on-the-Hill represents the town’s later development as a modern centre.

The two areas together show how Amersham evolved while retaining a strong connection with its earlier identity. Exploring both is one of the most rewarding things to do in Amersham if you are interested in local history and the changing character of English towns.

St. Michael and All Angels

St. Michael and All Angels is the parish church of Amersham-on-the-Hill, and it is often known locally simply as St Michaels. Visiting it adds a second parish church to the walk and highlights the difference between the religious centre of Old Amersham and that of the Hilltop.

Explore Amersham with a free audio guide

The Neywo Amersham audio guide includes one walking tour: “Old Amersham to the Hilltop: Churches and a Museum”. The route covers 2.44 km, takes around 55 minutes and includes four narrated stops: Amersham Museum, St Mary’s Church, Amersham, Amersham Free Church and St. Michael and All Angels.

This Amersham self-guided walking tour is designed for exploring at your own pace. Neywo tells the story of each place as you reach it, so there is no group and no schedule. Narration is available in 11 languages.

Download Neywo and discover Amersham while walking from Old Amersham to the Hilltop. If you are exploring more of the area, continue with the wider England guide or discover other destinations across the United Kingdom.