
Nether Winchendon House Private Tour
Nether Winchendon House Near Thame, BuckinghamshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Join a private tour of this enchanting Medieval and Tudor Manor House deep in the Buckinghamshire countryside, where time stands still. Nether Winchendon House is a stunning country manor house set in seven acres of tranquil gardens and surrounded by 600 acres of parkland on the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border. With curling Tudor chimneys, Nether Winchendon House is crenellated and partially encased in stucco and from its Medieval origins, this extraordinary house has evolved into the fabulous and…
Organised Walks – Berkhamsted, Herts
Note : Meet at 10.20am for a 10.30am start 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 park on New Road at the back of the castle. A 5.15 mile walk going through Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve and then over Berkhamsted Common and returning through Frithsden Beaches. Great views over Berkhamsted at the end of the walk. No stiles and three hills with a total ascent of 420ft. Explorer 181 GR SP 993081 CS Map 17 For details of when the…
Half term chalk stream discovery walk – Under 5’s River Chess discovery walk (for toddlers and their carers)
Chesham Moor 501 Waterside, CheshamSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Join us over half term on this chalk stream discovery walk. After a short introduction we will have a walk along the river suitable for families with young children. We will spot wildlife and look at the features of the river as we walk. We will use all of ours senses - please make sure you bring your wellies as we will walk through the water! We will arrive back at our meeting place for some hands on…
Half term chalk stream discovery walk – Family River Chess Discovery walk (activities aimed at 5’s and over)
Chesham Moor 501 Waterside, CheshamSORRY – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Join us over half term on this chalk stream discovery walk. After a short introduction we will have a short walk along the river suitable for families with children. We will spot wildlife and look at the features of the river as we walk. Bring your wellies as we will walk through the water! We will arrive back at our meeting place for some hands on activities- river dipping and looking at some river creatures. Please wear suitable clothing and…
Organised Walks – Cow Common, Oxon (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Meet at the Cow Common car park, on the edge of Ewelme (by the easterly junction of Parson’s Lane and High Street), OX10 6PG. A 5.1 mile undulating walk with 485 ft of ascent and no stiles giving wonderful views of the Chiltern countryside. The walk includes Swincombe Down which has a short fairly steep descent. In Ewelme itself there are some beautiful Alms Houses and the gravestone of Jerome K Jerome in the village churchyard. Lunch option at the Shepherds Hut PH at the other end of the village past the watercress beds. Explorer 171 GR SU 648912 CS Map 10…
Organised Walks – Cow Common, Oxon (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Meet at the Cow Common car park, on the edge of Ewelme (by the easterly junction of Parson’s Lane and High Street), OX10 6PG. A 5.1 mile undulating walk with 485 ft of ascent and no stiles giving wonderful views of the Chiltern countryside. The walk includes Swincombe Down which has a short fairly steep descent. In Ewelme itself there are some beautiful Alms Houses and the gravestone of Jerome K Jerome in the village churchyard. Lunch option at the Shepherds Hut PH at the other end of the village past the watercress beds. Explorer 171 GR SU 648912 CS Map 10…
Chiltern Society Roadshow – Queen’s Jubilee Fete, Great Missenden
Great Missenden The Buryfield, Great Missenden, BucksCome and visit the Chiltern Society Roadshow at the Queen's Jubilee Fete, Great Missenden on 4th June, we would absolutely love to see you. The Queen's Jubilee Fete at Great Missenden will take place at The Buryfield. You'll find a range of fun for all of the family, live music, Greens Funfair, food and drink. There will also a wide selection of food outlets situated in the High Street, a beer tent and a dog show. Our Roadshow will be travelling across the Chilterns this summer taking part in a number of big events such as garden parties, agricultural shows,…