Chesham is the largest town in the Chiltern district, It is situated in the picturesque Chess Valley and surrounded by farmland, as well as being bordered on one side by Amersham and Chesham Bois. Chesham has much to offer the visitor with its many attractions including Lowndes Park, Church Street in the Old Town with its picturesque cottages, and also the twelfth century St. Mary's Parish Church. Other welcome aspects to Chesham include a theatre, a range of shops, restaurants and pubs as well as excellent leisure facilities also available in Chesham.