Museums · East of England
Chalfont St Peter
In or near Chalfont St Giles.
Chalfont St Peter is a large village and civil parish in southeastern Buckinghamshire, England. It is in a group of villages called The Chalfonts which also includes Chalfont St Giles and Little Chalf
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gerrards Cross · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chalfont St Peter museum, the nearest railway station is Gerrards Cross, located 2 km away. The postcode for the museum is SL9 9QQ. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Chalfont St Peter is a large village and civil parish in southeastern Buckinghamshire, England. It is in a group of villages called The Chalfonts which also includes Chalfont St Giles and Little Chalfont. The villages lie between High Wycombe and Rickmansworth. Chalfont St Peter is one of the largest villages, with nearly 13,000 residents. The urban population for Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross is 19,622, the two places being considered a single area by the Office for National Statistics. Gerrards Cross was once a hamlet in the parish of Chalfont St Peter, but became a village and civil parish in its own right. Chalfont St Peter is 19.8 miles (31.9 km) west-north-west of Charing Cross, central London and is also in close proximity to Heathrow Airport, Pinewood and Elstree film studios, and the motorway network (M25, and M40).
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Official information
Chalfont St Peter is a vibrant village community known for its strong local identity and friendly atmosphere. Visitors can explore a busy shopping area, various leisure and sports clubs, and enjoy socializing in local pubs.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chalfont St Peter is a large village and civil parish in southeastern Buckinghamshire, England. It is in a group of villages called The Chalfonts which also includes Chalfont St Giles and Little Chalfont. The villages lie between High Wycombe and Rickmansworth. Chalfont St Peter is one of the largest villages, with nearly 13,000 residents. The urban population for Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross is 19,622, the two places being considered a single area by the Office for National Statistics. Gerrards Cross was once a hamlet in the parish of Chalfont St Peter, but became a village and civil parish in its own right. Chalfont St Peter is 19.8 miles (31.9 km) west-north-west of Charing Cross, central London and is also in close proximity to Heathrow Airport, Pinewood and Elstree film studios, and the motorway network (M25, and M40).
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Background
History
At the time of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in 949 there was no distinction made between the three separate villages: the whole area was known as Ceadeles funtan, meaning chalk springs. The villages were however separated by 1237 when in manorial rolls Chalfont St Peter was referred to as Chalfund Sancti Petri. The suffix St Peter is taken from the dedication of the church in the village. Chalfont St Peter was described in 1806 in Magna Britannia as follows:
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- Coordinates
- 51.6070, -0.5560
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Chalfont St. Peter
- Postcode
- SL9 9QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesham and Amersham
- Nearest railway station
- Gerrards Cross — 2 km
- Official site
- www.chalfontstpeter.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Chalfont St Peter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chalfont St Peter?
- Chalfont St Peter is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SL9 9QQ), in the parish of Chalfont St. Peter.
- What is Chalfont St Peter?
- Chalfont St Peter is a large village and civil parish in southeastern Buckinghamshire, England. It is in a group of villages called The Chalfonts which also includes Chalfont St Giles and Little Chalf
- How do I get to Chalfont St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Gerrards Cross, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL9 9QQ.
- Is Chalfont St Peter a protected site?
- Yes — Chalfont St Peter is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chalfont St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Gerrards Cross, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL9 9QQ.