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Event Description:

Heritage Day is back! On Sunday, 7 September, from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm Old Amersham becomes a living time-capsule: classic cars & traction engines, medieval knights, live music, heritage bus journeys, markets, museum moments and more. Bring everyone — it’s the perfect day out!

Mark your calendars! Old Amersham turns into one big, joyful time‑capsule on Sunday 7 September. From vintage motors to medieval knights, heritage buses to birds of prey, it’s the best kind of throwback; lively, hands‑on, and perfect for families, friends, curious teens, grandparents, and everyone in between.

What to expect:

• Show‑stopping classics: gleaming classic cars & traction engines lining the High Street.
• Family fun: children’s funfair rides, pop‑up games and hands‑on activities all afternoon.
• History that moves: heritage bus journeys shuttling between Amersham‑on‑the‑Hill and the Old Town.
• Live entertainment: bands, dancers and street performers bringing the High Street to life.
• Meet the past: medieval re‑enactments and knightly demos — think armour, pageantry and photo‑ops.
• Wild encounters: birds of prey displays (always a crowd favourite!).
• Markets & makers: a vintage & local market with treats, crafts and delicious bites.
• Pop into Amersham Museum: special heritage‑day programming and family‑friendly exhibits. You can book your tickets for a town walk here
• Final running order will be posted closer to the day, but expect a full afternoon of activity across the High Street, Market Square and Church Mead.

When & where:

• Date: Sunday 7 September 2025
• Time: 11:30am – 5:30pm
• Location: Old Amersham (High Street, Market Square & Church Mead)

Getting here (easy!):

• By Tube/rail: Metropolitan line or Chiltern Railways to Amersham. It’s a beautiful walk down the hill to the Old Town.
• By heritage bus: Keep an eye out for heritage bus journeys linking Amersham‑on‑the‑Hill and Old Amersham.
• By car: Parking is limited on event day — please follow local signage and respect road closures.

Make a day of it:

• Arrive early to catch the first performances and explore the markets at a relaxed pace.
• Pop into Amersham Museum for bite‑size history and family activities.
• Bring a tote and a light jacket (hello, British weather!).
• Grab lunch or tea at our brilliant independent cafés, pubs and restaurants along the High Street.

Extra heritage bonus this weekend:

• Vintage transport fans — you’re in luck! Over the same weekend there will be special 1930s Art‑Deco Tube train rides on parts of the Metropolitan line. If you’re planning a * London‑to‑Amersham day out, check availability and book in advance.

Save the date & spread the word:

Bring your favourite people and make some new memories in our picture‑perfect Old Town.

* Event details accurate at the time of publishing; please check the organiser's website for the latest updates.

Event Location:

Old Amersham

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