Overview

SAT NAV. HP7 0DJ KINGS ARMS HOTEL, 30 HIGH STREET, AMERSHAM SIX EPISODES of Midsomer Murders have been filmed here in Amersham, “Death of a Hollow man”, “Death in Disguise”, “Blue Herring”, “Who killed cock robin”, “Sauce for the goose”, and “The killings of Copenhagen” The Amersham hospital was setting for “Causton hospital” while the town hall became “Causton town hall”. Amersham is a delightful and pretty old town, full of character and charm, and a drive along High Street with its Georgian style homes, will allow you to enjoy this historical little town, regarded as one of the most beautiful English towns, and along High street a few medieval houses are of the 13th century. St Mary’s church of the 1200’s, with renovations made in 1890, holds the unmarked grave of the last woman to be executed in England The Crown Hotel was used for shots in the film “Four Weddings and a Funeral” Many of the houses here will cost you One Million pounds if you fancy it, There was a settlement here in AD 796 known as Agmodesham, and then later on it is mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086, and again in 1200 when King John granted a charter for a weekly market to be held here. Good agriculture land helped the town to grow, but it holds dark secrets which concern human nature. In the 1500’s in the reign of King Henry 8th people were burnt at the stake for wanting to read the bible in English and to be allowed to pray, and “The Martyrs memorial” has been placed to remember the Lollards who suffered this way. Being on coaching routes many inns sprang up here, offering overnight accommodation for the horse drawn coach travellers, and these inns offered local brews as a comfort, Weller Brewery becoming established as the largest employer in the area, and it remained in business until 1929. Amersham has prospered since the 1970’s, attracting tourists to its setting and lovely Georgian street buildings, with 168 listed buildings to be seen. OUR PHOTOS Following our route, the first building on your left will be the Town Hall (photo 1) which was used as the “Causton Town hall” then ahead of you are a line of cottages (photo 2) before you move along High Street and see “The Swan inn” to the right (photo 3) and the close up shows how attractive this would have been in its prime (photo 4). Opposite this is “The Eagle” (photo 5) with its new 18th century fronting, and this was a beer house in 1856. There are delightful cottages to the right (photo 6). You will then pass the attractive “Elephant and castle inn” (photo 7) from the 17th century with a walled garden. The long white building on High street (photo 8) leads you on to the “Amersham museum” (photo 9), and then you may wish to think about taking a short break to view “The Kings Arms inn” This historical hotel, of a Tudor style, dates back to the 1400’s, with one of its famous historical guests being Oliver Cromwell. Its still a delight to see, with 35 bedrooms refurbished with all modern amenities. It has been used for many films such as “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and a “Miss Marple setting” and of course in the TV series “Midsomer Murders” You will need to park along the High Street (photo 10) and then go in under the arch and it’s cobbled paving (photo 11) to enter the lovely inn (photo 12) which will take you up to the bar (photo 13) and you can order an ale and sit by its inviting fireplace (photo 14), before thanking your host and departing again through its ancient wooded beams (photo 15) and back to your car (photo 16) Further ahead you can see the 17th century “Market Hall” (photo 17) with the coat of Arms of Sir William Drake, who built the brick construction with stone dressings, in 1682 as a gift to the townsfolk. The clock tower also has a bell that was used as a fire bell, and on market days. The whole building was renovated in 1911, while the open arcaded building is still used as intended way back when as a market. We hope you have enjoyed our trip to see Amersham, and invite you to continue following our Midsomer tour.

Transport & Parking

It’s a pretty drive into Amersham, and you can see our details of the High street as you drive along, because it can be difficult to park here. If you wish to take a break at The Kings Arms, then you will have to hope to find a space as you arrive near to the Inn. For this reason we only offer 2 stars for parking.

Access

To enter the Kings Arms, go in through the arched gateway and along cobbled paving for just a few feet. From the street and into inn it’s all level for you, mind the bumps.

Toilets

Staff

Friendly enough

Photos