Discover Chalfont Saint Peter: Churches, Walks and Festivals

There are several ways to shape your stay in Chalfont Saint Peter: church architecture and local history, outdoor walks, events or seasonal cuisine. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first decide which of these interests you want to shape your stay. The architectural history, route details and annual events offer practical points of reference.

Churches and local history

St Peter's Church is a Grade II* listed building. The medieval church collapsed in 1708; today's St Peter's Church was rebuilt in 1726. In 1853–1854, G E Street redesigned and extended the church in the Gothic Revival style. Its history therefore encompasses a medieval predecessor, a reconstruction and a later Gothic Revival redesign and extension.

All Saints Church offers a different architectural emphasis: it is a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts church designed by Temple Moore. Recitals, concerts, talks, wine tastings and quiz nights are held at All Saints Church throughout the year, and the events are open to everyone. If a particular date matters for your trip, check the parish calendar.

Gold Hill Baptist Church is also part of the village's history: it was founded in Chalfont St Peter more than 250 years ago. The three churches offer different points of reference for local history: St Peter's Church is shaped by its building phases, All Saints Church by its style and architect, and Gold Hill Baptist Church by its founding more than 250 years ago.

Walks and outdoor activities

The Milton Route is a circular cycling route that passes through Chalfont St Peter. Check the current route conditions before setting out. Paradise Regained is a circular walk with two route lengths: the longer option is 10 miles (15 km), and the shorter is 6 miles (10 km). The difference is 4 miles (5 km). The walk starts either in Chalfont St Peter or in Amersham Old Town. The options differ in several ways: the Milton Route is a cycling route, while Paradise Regained lets you choose between two distances and two starting points.

Green spaces, festivals and seasonal food

Gold Hill Common is a recreation area used by residents and visitors. The Feast of St Peter is an annual village festival held on Gold Hill Common in Chalfont St Peter. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the date of the next edition.

Feast Over Fire offers seasonal woodland dining in Chalfont St Peter, with foraged ingredients cooked over an open fire. Details may vary from season to season. The highlights differ throughout the year: events at All Saints Church take place year-round, the Feast of St Peter is annual, and Feast Over Fire is seasonal.

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