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The Chilterns

Welcome to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stunning area of protected countryside only a few miles north west of London. With rolling hills, magnificent beechwoods and charming villages it's a great place to explore.

Then and Now

Visit our fascinating gallery of 'then and now' images of Chilterns landscapes and villages, taken over 70 years apart.read more

Red kite Q & A

How many? how big? how old? - Have you got a burning question about the magnificent red kites which soar over the Chilterns? Find out all you wanted to know and more.read more

Ideas for days out

We've got some great ideas for walking or cycling day trips and weekend breaks. Enjoy beautiful rolling countryside with historic sites and picturesque villages.read more

Famous people

Read all about the famous people who have lived in the Chilterns, from Oscar Wilde to Roald Dahl, Amy Johnson and Dusty Springfield.read more

Travel through time

Journey through more than 650 years of history in Chiltern woodlands, from medieval times to the present day and into the future. read more

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