Skottowes Pond
Skottowes Pond was created in the early 18th Century. The pond edge was concreted in the 1920s, when the island was also built. The pond has had many uses over time, such as being a cattle watering hole and a site for training soldiers in bridge construction during World War One. Nowadays it’s home to waterfowl and lots of geese!

The Performance Space
A mini labyrinth laid by the Friends delights children and in summer a sail canopy provided by the Friends marks out the area used for a series of small concerts throughout the summer culminating in Lowndesbourne Town Picnic.

The Scented Garden
A pleasant seated area with planting specifically for sight-impaired and also wheelchair accessible.

Youth Activity Area
Skateboarding area, teen shelter, a ball games area for cricket and football and a multi-use games area.

Puddingstones
These date back 50 millions years and are the remnants of a layer of ‘Silcrete’ that was on top of the natural chalk. It was broken up into chunks by the ice age. In the Middle Ages, Saxon settlers named their new hamlet Caesteles-hamm, meaning ‘the water meadow by the stone heap’, which has evolved into modern-day Chesham. Puddingstones were used in the Chilterns by Neolithic man to mark routes and important meeting places. They also form the foundations of the nearby 12th Century parish church of St. Mary.

The Rolling Pin
The Bowl Barrow was once thought to be an ancient burial site, the site of a 17th century smock mill or a Belvedere Tower. Investigations have shown it is probably just an 18th century rubbish heap! Still a great place to play and get fantastic views across Chesham!

Community Orchard
A project from Sustainable Chesham, the mixture of apples, pears, plums and cherries was planted by volunteers in 2013. Open to all to enjoy.

Upper Park
Visit the Upper Park to get back to nature and escape the hustle and bustle of the town. Relax in the meadowland area as you listen to the song of skylarks and green woodpeckers. Majestic red kites can often be seen gliding overhead and a variety of songbirds are active in the trees and long grass, including goldfinches and long-tailed tits.

Sovereign Coppice

This relatively young group of trees was planted in 1992 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. In an original twist on commemorative planting the trees were laid out so that they will form the shape of a crown once they are fully grown, as a living reminder of the occasion they were planted for.

Archena Gardens
The entrance to the park from Church Street. Named after Archena, Chesham’s twin town in Spain. You will often see the Friends gardening group working there.