# Essential Amersham Travel Guide: What to See & Do

**Discover Amersham: Buckinghamshire’s Preserved Historic Town**

Amersham offers a rare glimpse into the character of an old English market town. Set along the Misbourne Valley in Buckinghamshire, it is defined by two distinct areas: modern Amersham-on-the-Hill, shaped by later growth and rail connections, and Old Amersham, the original settlement with a remarkably well-preserved past.

## Explore Old Amersham’s Historic High Street

Many of the best things to do in Amersham begin in Old Amersham. Its attractive High Street is lined with traditional buildings, independent businesses, and historic details that create an atmosphere far removed from the bustle of nearby London.

The town’s appearance owes much to the Drake family, who held influence over the area for generations. Their former estate, Shardeloes, remains an important reminder of Amersham’s aristocratic heritage.

## Discover Amersham’s Preserved Heritage

Amersham’s historic character was also protected by resistance to Victorian expansion. When the railway was planned through the Misbourne Valley, local opposition helped prevent major development from altering the old town’s appearance.

As a result, visitors can still appreciate a landscape shaped largely before the industrial age, with period architecture and a strong sense of continuity.

## Old Amersham and Amersham-on-the-Hill

For anyone wondering what to see in Amersham, the contrast between its two main areas is part of the appeal. Old Amersham reflects centuries of local history, while Amersham-on-the-Hill shows how the town evolved into a modern commuter centre.

Together, they make Amersham an engaging destination for travelers interested in heritage, architecture, and a quieter side of England.

## Walk Amersham with Neywo

Neywo turns Amersham into a self-guided audio tour. Stories arrive as you reach the place they belong to, and the route reshapes when you wander off it.

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