Beaconsfield Town – Beaconsfield Town Council

Community

The people of Beaconsfield are a welcoming Community. They are not adverse to social gatherings and welcoming those who are willing to join in with general Town Life. There are many organisations and sports clubs based locally whose details can be found on this website. Local churches run seasonal events which are eagerly awaited and well attended by locals and visitors alike.

They host team activities, tea clubs, youth clubs and play groups for both pre-school children and babies. With a combination of both State and Private schools to choose from, Beaconsfield is an ideal choice for those families who enjoy a community spirit. Hall Barn hosts the open air theatre each June with performances by the Chiltern Shakespeare Company, with surplus funds being donated to nominated charities. The Friends of Holtspur Bank Nature Reserve run fungus forays and various other events throughout the year. The Beaconsfield Historical Society also run yearly outings during the spring and summer months.

With the Chiltern Railway stopping at New Town and the many bus services, Beaconsfield is a hive of activity due to the easy access to transport with the nearby A40 and the M40 motorway. It is a credit to the residents of Beaconsfield that even though it is a modern and buzzing town, it has still kept both its charm and character.

If you have a community event please do use the contact form to let us know. To find out about the Community bus which runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-3pm view the bus brochure here or ask at the library.

Attractions

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway

Warwick Road
Beaconsfield HP9 2PL
Tel: 01494 672919
Web: https://www.bekonscot.co.uk/

Open 10am to 5pm daily from mid-February to the end of October. To date, more than 14 million people have visited Bekonscot and over £5m has been given to charity.

May Fair
Held on the 10th May every year. Since 1269 the Abbess of Burnham received a royal charter to hold a fair in Beaconsfield every year. The fair is probably one of the Town’s oldest traditions and is still allowed today in the Old Town for one day only.

Festival Of Lights
Held every year in mid December. Since 1992 the New Town has witnessed a procession through its streets from the southern end to the Town Hall Green where Christmas Carols are sung. Father Christmas is at the head of the procession announced by the Town Crier, closely followed by the Mayor and then children from local schools. The road is closed and many stalls and side shows can be seen along the route.

Town Twinning

As you enter Beaconsfield you’ll see the road signs marking the town’s borders say ‘Twinned with Langres’.

Recognised as one of the 50 prettiest towns in France, Langres, in the Champagne Ardennes region of North East France, has been our twin town since 1995. With a history dating back to pre-Roman times, Langres’ medieval walls and spectacular hill top defences cut an imposing figure in the picturesque French landscape. The town is full of fascinating architecture and its cathedral, town hall and museum are particularly impressive. Surrounding Langres are four beautiful lakes, a canal linking the Marne and Rhone rivers and lovely rolling countryside. With its many hotels, there is a wide choice of accommodation in both style and price within the ramparts and outside.

Langres is undoubtedly worth a visit and its proximity to several of France’s main Autotroutes means that cities like Paris, Lyon and Basel are all within reach. It is between four and five hours drive due south from Calais on the A26, 60km north of Dijon. The TGV train station is a Chaumont, about 15 minutes drive due north of Langres, which has direct trains to and from Paris daily.

The aims of the Beaconsfield Twinning Association (BTA) are to

a) promote the exchange of young people between schools and families and through this help lay the foundation for better relations in future generations

b) enjoy the benefits of cultural exchanges between all manner of individuals in both towns

c) foster, at amateur level, exchanges between local clubs and other associations to bring people of all ages together in a spirit of friendship and goodwill.

Joining the BTA is a great way to get to know the people from Langres, to enjoy their hospitality (and they ours!) and generally have fun. There are regular hosted visits to Langres for members of the Association and reciprocal visits from Langres to Beaconsfield. When possible we facilitate school visits to and from Langres involving children, teachers and family exchanges. Young people from Beaconsfield area have also performed at Langres Fête de la Musique. At home we have activities for Beaconsfield Twinning members throughout the year from coffee mornings, to themed film evenings and dinners, wine and cheese events and more. You don’t have to speak French to join BTA and enjoy all the benefits and the fun. There’s something for everyone in Twinning.

To learn more about Beaconsfield Twinning and Langres,
visit www.beaconsfieldtwinning.org