Visit to Tring Police Station and Museum
Tring Police Station 63 High Street, Tring, HertsSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £7.50 Adult Herts Police’s oldest functioning police station is throwing open its doors to Chiltern Society guests as part of the 2023 Chiltern […]
Chair Making Museum Tour
Kraftinwood Kraft Village, Grafton Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom£7.50 Adult. BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED. Join us on a tour of the Museum where they will explain the process of the wonderful chair making heritage here in High Wycombe […]
Organised Walks – Maidensgrove, Oxon
Meet at The Five Horseshoes PH, Maidensgrove (heading towards Russell’s Water, RG9 6EX. Only park in the pub car park if lunching, otherwise roadside beside Russell’s Water Common. A hilly 5 mile walk heading to Cookley Green, Nettlebed and Park Corner. Expect some far reaching views. No stiles and 575 feet of ascent. Explorer 171 […]
Watercolour Workshop – A Chiltern Sunset
Chesham Town Hall Chesham£25 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. It doesn’t matter if you haven't picked up a paint brush recently or are a beginner, join us! This is an […]
McAlpine Estate – Fawley Hill Private Railway and Museum Tour
McAlpine Estate Fawley Hill, Fawley, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom£20 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. This event is a visit to Fawley Hill which is the country estate of the late Sir William McAlpine, and home […]
Private Tour of Taplow Court, House and Gardens – Group 1
Taplow Court Taplow Court Grand Culture Centre, Rd, Taplow , Cliveden Road, Taplow£12.50 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join us for a special tour of Taplow Court's house and gardens. Taplow Court, a mid 19th century mansion set high […]
Private Tour of Taplow Court, House and Gardens – Group 2
Taplow Court Taplow Court Grand Culture Centre, Rd, Taplow , Cliveden Road, Taplow£12.50 Adult THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join us for a special tour of Taplow Court's house and gardens. Taplow Court, a mid 19th century mansion set high above […]
Ancient Ways: The History of the Ridgeway
Wycombe Museum Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire£12.50 Adult BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. We are delighted to invite you to a lively talk from TV presenter and author Mary-Ann Ochota – who’s also […]
Organised Walks – Wendover, Bucks
Meet in Wendover Library Car Park, High Street (opposite Lucca restaurant), HP22 6DU - public conveniences available and free parking on Sundays. The 5 mile walk climbs through mixed countryside to the hamlet of Dunsmore and then sweeps through tranquil woods to join the Ridgeway where there are fine views across the Vale of Aylesbury […]
Visit to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Hearing Dogs For Deaf People The Grange, Wycombe Road, Saunderton, Princes Risborough, Bucks, United Kingdom£10 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join us on a tour of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and see behind the scenes at their Southern training centre, […]
Organised Walks – Wooburn, Bucks
Meet in Wooburn Park free car park (turn off the A4094 by St Paul’s Church into Wooburn Town road), Wash Hill, Wooburn, HP10 0TT. A 6-mile walk up through the woods and down by the riverside, which could be muddy in places. A short-cut is available for the Groovers along the dismantled railway line, avoiding […]
Guided Tour of the de Havilland Aircraft Museum
de Havilland Aircraft Museum Salisbury Hall, Shenley, London Colney£20 Adult, £8 Child SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Come and visit the fantastic de Havilland Aircraft Museum and enjoy a 90-minute guided tour during which you'll be […]
Visit to Tring Police Station and Museum
Tring Police Station 63 High Street, Tring, Herts£7.50 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please note that income from this event is coming to the Chiltern Society as a charity to cover the overheads of […]
Stamp Collecting & Mike Consden
White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG£10 Adult Milk bottle tops, beer mats, match boxes, coins – as children, nearly all of us collected one (or some) of these, but far and away the […]
Guided Walk Around Ewelme Village
Ewelme Recreation Ground Car Park High Street, Ewelme, OX10 6PG£5 Adult You will be guided around Ewelme, which is a beautiful Oxfordshire village steeped in history. It houses a unique cluster of 15th century buildings comprising a church, almshouses […]
A Fun Cheese and Wine Tasting at No 2 Pound Street, Wendover
No2 Pound Street 2 Pound St, Wendover, Aylesbury£25 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Come along to No2 Pound Street, for a fun and informative evening of cheese and wine tasting. You will be led through the tasting by one of their experts, learning the stories behind the cheeses, the different styles of wines and the way to taste and […]
Organised Walks – Ashley Green, Bucks
Meet outside the Ashley Green Memorial Hall, Two Dells Lane (near to and opposite the church), Ashley Green, HP5 3RB. Free parking, and WC / refreshments at the popular Glebe Café (rear of the hall) before or after the walk. We head downhill towards Harriet’s End Farm before progressing to Sandpit Green. We then climb […]
Organised Walks – Ashridge, Herts
Meet at the NT Ashridge Visitor Centre (free parking), end of Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT. A 5.6 mile walk along Princes Riding to Ashridge House, then along part of Capability Brown’s Golden Valley. Returning via Berkhamsted Common and the former medieval track that ran between Aldbury and Hemel Hempstead. No […]
Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks
Note: the walk starts at 10.30am (meet up at 10.20am) Meet at Water Meadow car park (exit off of the A416 St Mary’s Way roundabout), Chesham HP5 1LF (free parking on Sunday). A 5.25 mile walk combining the story of Thomas Harding, The Last Lollard Martyr, with some fine views and rural scenery. Initially following […]
A Festival Celebration – St Mary’s Church, Drayton Beauchamp
St Mary the Virgin, Drayton Beauchamp Church Lane, Drayton Beauchamp, Aylesbury, BucksAdults and Children - Free As in previous years we will come together at the beautiful Grade I listed St Mary's Church, set over the bank of the Wendover Canal. Last year we planted a rowan tree on the drive to the church to commemorate the fifth Heritage Festival. This year we will be joined […]
Organised Walks – Cookham, Berks
Meet at Cookham Moor car park, High Street, Cookham, SL6 9SB (£2 or free to NT members). A 5.8 mile flat walk across fields to Bolters Lock, Maidenhead then returning […]
Organised Walks – Stokenchurch, Bucks
Meet in Stokenchurch on the grass area alongside the fire-damaged Kings Hotel, Oxford Road, HP14 3TA. Park in the side roads opposite the hotel. A 4-mile walk taking in Chiltern […]
Organised Walks – Littlewick Green, Berks
Meet at the Shire Horse pub, Bath Road (A4), Littlewick Green (west of Maidenhead), SL6 3QA. A 6-mile stile-free walk with only 200 feet of elevation. Starts in the Maidenhead […]
Chiltern Society – AGM 2023
White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, United KingdomAll members are invited to join us at our AGM on Saturday 21st October 2023 at the White Hill Centre, Chesham, HP5 1AG. There is no cost to attend the […]
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Meet opposite the school in Church Lane, Cadmore End, HP14 3PE where parking is available on the verge. This is an easy 5 mile walk on well used paths, with […]
Organised Walks – Coombe Hill, Bucks
Meet at the National Trust car park (free) at the top of Coombe Hill, Lodge Hill, HP17 0AR (nearest). Starting on the chalk upland of Coombe Hill we head SE […]
Discovering Fungi with Fred Gillam – Kingwood Common
Kingwood Common, Nettlebed, Oxfordshire , United KingdomSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Autumn time walks will never be the same again if you come along to our Autumn Fungus Foray with Fred Gillam (aka Fred The Forager). Fred has been foraging for his supper for over 3 decades and has a passion for the world of fungi. He will show […]
Organised Walks – Whiteleaf, Bucks
Meet in the (free) car park at the Society's Whiteleaf & Brush Hill site, top of Peters Lane, Princes Risborough, HP27 0RP. This 7 mile walk will celebrate the 50th […]
Organised Walks – Hughenden, Bucks
An interesting 5.5 mile walk through woods and fields from Hughenden Park, over Downley Common towards West Wycombe and back. 700 feet of ascent. Meet at the St Michael & […]
Organised Walks – Little Missenden, Bucks
Meet outside the Red Lion, 1 Highmore Cottages, Little Missenden, HP7 0RB. Parking roadside opposite the pub. A walk of around 5.5 miles via Holmer Green and Mop End, returning […]
Organised Walks – Hunton Bridge, Herts
Meet at The King's Head PH, Bridge Road, Hunton Bridge (near Kings Langley), WD4 8RE. Park at the pub if lunching, otherwise free car parks on both sides of Langleybury […]
Organised Walks – Stoke Row, Oxon
Meet at the Maharaja's Well, Main Street, Stoke Row, RG9 5QJ. Roadside parking along Main Street (please park responsibly). A 6.5 mile walk exploring the colourful autumn delights of the […]
Organised Walks – Studham, Beds
Meet at the Red Lion PH, Church Road, Studham, LU6 2QA. Lunch orders taken before starting the walk. Park roadside by the pub or in the small car park opposite […]
Organised Walks – Coleshill, Bucks
Meet at The Red Lion PH, Village Road, Coleshill, HP7 OLH. Only use the pub car park if pre-booked for Sunday lunch, otherwise roadside parking is available. An attractive walk […]
Organised Walks – Redbourn, Herts
Meet at Redbourn Common car park (beside the cricket pavilion), West Common Rd, Redbourn AL3 7NG. A 6 mile walk to the south of Redbourn with gentle hills, good views […]
Organised Walks – West Wycombe, Bucks
Meet at the West Wycombe car park adjacent to the old garden centre, Chorley Road, HP14 3AP (What3Words: ///pipes.fame.dime). A varied 5½ mile walk passing the West Wycombe Mausoleum and […]
Organised Walks – Binfield Heath, Oxon
Meet at The Bottle & Glass C17 Inn, Bones Lane, Binfield Heath, Oxon, RG9 4JT. Park in the pub car park if lunching, or in Harpsden Road opposite. A 5.8 […]
Organised Walks – Little Gaddesden, Herts
Meet at Little Gaddesden Bowling Club car park, Church Road, HP4 1NU. A scenic 6-mile walk across fields and woods via Dagnall, Whipsnade Park Golf Course and Mason's Plantation to […]
Organised Walks – Lane End, Bucks
By invitation only : The pre-booked Walk Leaders Christmas Lunch is being held at the Grouse & Ale PH, Lane End, with an optional walk beforehand only for those attending. […]
Wild Winter Art Workshop
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. This workshop is suitable for beginners upwards and is a great opportunity to learn something new in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Jay will show you step by step how to create this seasonal piece. With demonstrations and one-to-one time, everyone will leave with a finished piece ready to frame. […]
Growing Bright Christmas Craft Workshop – Chesham
White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, United KingdomJoin Lisa from Growing Bright for this Christmas Craft Workshop. Make beautiful handmade packaging for your six special Christmas gifts. You will decorate three sheets of eco wrapping paper and six gift tags using stunning Christmas stamps and foliage. For extra adornment, you will also make three mini-wreaths, which can be hung on the Christmas […]
Organised Walks – Stokenchurch, Bucks
Meet in Stokenchurch at the bus stop near the fire-damaged Kings Hotel, Oxford Road, HP14 3TA. Park in the side roads opposite the hotel. A 5.2 mile walk heading south […]
Organised Walks – Chenies, Bucks
Meet at the Red Lion PH, Village Rd, Chenies WD3 6ED. Parking road-side along the village road opposite the pub. This is a 5.6 mile walk in The Chess Valley, […]
Organised Walks – Watlington, Oxon
Meet at Watlington Hill car park (free), (top of) Hill Road, Watlington, OX49 5HS. A 5.3 mile pre-Christmas walk on good paths and quiet lanes offering a lovely woodland adventure […]
Organised Walks – Great Kingshill, Bucks
Join us on a Boxing Day gathering to walk off the Christmas indulgences. The walk will start at 10.30am - online booking is required and will remain open until noon […]
Organised Walks – Wendover, Bucks
A New Years Day walk to get everyone going again after the Christmas break. Starting at 10.30am (meet 10 minutes beforehand) and online booking is open until noon on NYE. […]
Organised Walks – Whiteleaf Hill, Bucks
Meet in the Whiteleaf Hill Car Park (free), off Peters Lane (top of the hill), Princes Risborough, HP27 0RP. The 5.4 mile walk with total ascent of 750 feet undulates […]
Organised Walks – Piddington, Bucks
Meet at the Dashwood Roadhouse, Old Oxford Road, Piddington HP14 3BH. Park along roadside or if lunching (recommended) in the pub car park. An undulating walk of 5.2 miles and […]
Organised Walks – Hambleden, Bucks
Meet at the Hambleden village car park, entrance behind the Stag & Huntsman PH, RG9 6RP (parking charge of £3 for 4 hours). A lovely fairly flat, stile-free walk of […]
Organised Walks – Lilley, Beds
Meet at The Lilley Arms PH, West Street, Lilley LU2 8LN. Parking at pub if lunching, otherwise road side parking. A 5.6 mile walk to Galley and Warden Hill with far […]
HS2 Across the Chilterns – 7th Update (online presentation and discussion)
OnlineBOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED. LOOK OUT FOR THE PRESENTATION ON YOUTUBE OVER THE COMING WEEKS. To follow on from the 6th update in June 2023, we are pleased to invite you to the 7th in a series of updates, showing the impact of HS2 across the Chilterns. Construction of HS2 across the Chilterns is now […]
Organised Walks – Lacey Green, Bucks
Meet outside The Whip Inn, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. Parking either roadside on Pink Road opposite the pub, or along Main Road opposite the windmill. The walk of […]
Organised Walks – Pinkey’s Green, Berks
Meet and start at The Golden Ball PH, Golden Ball Lane (off the A308), Pinkney’s Green (near Maidenhead), SL6 6NW. A 5.5 mile circular walk heading north towards Cookham Dean […]
Organised Walks – Aston Rowant, Oxon
Meet at the Thame Lambert Hotel, London Road, Aston Rowant, OX49 5SQ (500 yards off of J6 M40). Unless lunching at the hotel, park along quiet roads by the hotel. […]
Organised Walks – Longwick, Bucks
Meet at The Red Lion PH, Thame Road, Longwick, HP27 9SG. Park in the pub car park if lunching, otherwise adjacent in Chestnut Way. The 6 mile flat walk has […]
Organised Walks – Coleshill, Bucks
Meet at The Red Lion PH, Village Road, Coleshill, HP7 0LH. Only use the pub car park if pre-booked for Sunday lunch, otherwise roadside parking is available. An attractive walk […]
Organised Walks – Checkendon, Oxon
Park and meet at the car park opposite Checkendon Primary School, Uxmore Road, RG8 0SR A delightful, gentle 5.5 mile woodland walk, no stiles, and elevation of only 300 feet. […]
Greatmoor Energy from Waste – Overview and Tour
Greatmoor Energy from Waste Greatmoor Road, AylesburyTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £7.50 per adult. Greatmoor Energy from Waste takes household non-recyclable waste from throughout Buckinghamshire, diverts it from landfill and uses it to generate enough electricity to power 18% of homes in the county. The visit will begin with a presentation in Greatmoor's fully accessible visitor centre, which is designed […]
Organised Walks – Hambleden, Bucks
Meet at the Hambleden village car park, entrance behind the Stag & Huntsman PH, RG9 6RP (parking charge of £3 for 4 hours). A 5.7 mile countryside walk starting with […]
Organised Walks – Ashridge, Herts
Meet outside the Ashridge Visitor Centre (free parking), end of Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT. A 5.7 mile walk taking us down into Aldbury then out […]
Country Ramble and Pub Lunch – Swyncombe Snowdrops
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £27.50 per adult. Join us for this delightful walk that will take you to see the wonderful display of snowdrops and aconites at St […]
Organised Walks – Berkhamsted, Herts
Meet by the front entrance of Berkhamsted Station, Lower Kings Road HP4 2AJ. Free 4 hour parking nearby at Canal Fields, Broadwater turn off, HP4 1HR, or limited parking on […]
Organised Walks – Thame, Oxon
A 6-mile flat walk from Thame (Oxon) to Haddenham (Bucks). Meet in Cattle Market car park, off North Street (B4445), Thame, OX9 3FP. Pay and display £2.60 for 5 hours (exact […]
Organised Walks – Great Hampden, Bucks
Meet in Memorial Road around the corner from The Hampden Arms PH, Great Hampden HP16 9RQ. Park along Memorial Road beside the cricket pitch, or in the pub car park […]
Organised Walks – Hambleden, Bucks
Meet at the Hambleden village car park, entrance behind the Stag & Huntsman PH, RG9 6RP (parking charge of £3 for 4 hours). A gorgeous and popular 5.7 mile walk […]
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Meet at Cadmore End in Church Lane opposite the school HP14 3PE. Parking is available on the verge. This is a highly rated and popular 6-mile hilly walk with one stile […]
Organised Walks – Ashley Green, Bucks
Meet outside the Ashley Green Memorial Hall, Two Dells Lane (near to and opposite the church), Ashley Green, HP5 3RB. Free parking, and WC /light refreshments at the popular Glebe […]
Organised Walks – Hemel Hempstead, Herts
Meet at the Water Gardens car park, Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1EF. Long stay section costs £2.70 for 4 hours (even on Sunday). A 6.3 mile stile-free walk along […]
Organised Walks – Middle Assendon, Oxon
Meet and park in the lay-by on the B480, in Middle Assendon village (nr Henley), RG9 6AU. If booked for lunch at the Rainbow PH the pub car park can […]
Organised Walks – Chalfont St Giles, Bucks
Meet at the Blizzards Yard car park (free on Sunday), off High Street, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QA. A lovely walk of 6.3 miles and 500ft total elevation that passes […]
Organised Walks – Whipsnade, Beds
Meet at the entrance to the National Trust Dunstable Gateway Centre, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, Beds LU6 2GY (parking fee of £3.50 for non-Trust members). A 5.25 mile walk with 550 […]
Smartphone Safari with Jet Black Squares
The White Hill Centre Chesham, Buckinghamshire£30 pp. All you need for a smartphone safari is your smartphone, a sense of humour and a good pair of shoes. While exploring Chesham we will share top tips on how to take stunning photos. All safaris combine practical photography as well as how to edit your photos using one of the best free […]
Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks
Meet at Chesham Metropolitan Line Station entrance, Station Approach, Chesham, HP5 1DH. This stile-free 5.6 mile walk explores the network of paths in beautiful rolling countryside to the east of […]
Organised Walks – Ley Hill, Bucks
Meet outside The Crown PH, Ley Hill (nr Chesham) HP5 1UY, with plentiful free parking around the village green. A very scenic 6.2 mile walk around rolling countryside from Ley […]
Organised Walks – Piddington, Bucks
Meet at the Dashwood Roadhouse PH, Old Oxford Road, Piddington, HP14 3BH. Park roadside, or if lunching in the pub car park. A walk of c. 5.25 miles in the […]
Botanical Mono Printing
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, BuckinghamshireTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Special price £10.50 pp thanks to funding from the Chess Smarter Water Catchment Project. This nature craft workshop allows you to enjoy a few hours of creative escapism, a great way to connect with nature and good for your mental wellbeing. Enjoy a guided walk at our Captain’s Wood […]
Organised Walks – Henley-on-Thames, Oxon
Meet outside Henley Town Hall, Market Place, RG9 2AQ. Numerous pay & display parking options in Henley with Kings Road and Greys Road sites being closest (costing £2.40 on Sunday […]
Organised Walks – Sandridge, Herts
Meet at Heartwood Forest Car Park, Wheathampstead Road, Sandridge, AL4 9DG (approx 2 miles north of St Albans, off B651). A 5.6 mile walk exploring new and ancient woodland, hopefully […]
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
Marlow Common Marlow, Buckinghamshire£27.50 pp. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Springtime walks will never be the same again if you come along to our foraging day with Fred Gillam (aka Fred the Forager) He’s been foraging for his supper for more than 30 years and will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid, […]
Bledlow Ridge Heritage Trail Walk
The Lions of Bledlow Bledlow, Buckinghamshire£10 pp. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. A brand new heritage trail has been created as part of a circular walk around the historic monuments of Bledlow Ridge. Generously supported by Lord Carrington and funded by the Farming in Protected Landscaped Initiative, this trail takes in the newly restored Bledlow Cross, the Bledlow barrow […]
Forest Bathing in Captain’s Wood
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire£27.50pp. We are delighted to invite you to join us on a calming Forest Bathing session at our beautiful Captain’s Wood site. Forest Bathing, also known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, is an enjoyable and restorative nature-based wellbeing practice. Together with other participants you will be guided on a 2-hour slow, sensory woodland walk designed to […]
Organised Walks – Little Gaddesden, Herts
Meet in the car park in front of Liittle Gaddesden Village Hall, 120m on LHS of Church Road, HP4 1NX. A 5-mile walk offering fine views. From Little Gaddesden heading […]
Organised Walks – Maidensgrove, Oxon
Meet at the right-hand bend along Park Lane (off of the B460) on the way to and near the Five Horseshoes PH, Maidensgrove (nearest post code RG9 6HN). Parking roadside […]
Organised Walks – Ballinger, Bucks
Meet at the Ballinger Common Recreation Ground car park, Blackthorne Lane, Ballinger (near Great Missenden), HP16 9LN. A relatively flat 5 mile walk, with one moderate ascent near the finish, […]
Organised Walks – Hurley, Berks
Meet outside the Hurley Village Hall, High Street, Hurley (nr Henley), SL6 5LT. Limited parking at the village hall, or at The Rising Sun PH if booked for lunch, or […]
Organised Walks – Wendover, Bucks
Meet in Wendover Library car park (free on a Sunday), High Street (opposite Lucca restaurant), HP22 6DU. A walk of 6 miles that heads out from the town and up […]
Organised Walks – Quainton, Bucks
Meet outside the George and Dragon PH in Quainton, (nr Aylesbury), Parking around the village green, HP22 4AR A 5.4 mile hilly walk (total ascent 570 ft with some stiles), heading northwards past the village windmill and over Quainton Hill and Conduit Hill towards Hogshaw hamlet and farms. Picking up parts of the Midshires Way and […]
