28/07/2026
Did you know who St Giles was? 🔍
Newland Park is located on the edge of the historic village of Chalfont St Giles - but do you know the story behind its name?
St Giles was a 7th-century monk and is regarded as the patron saint of the disabled and wounded animals. Originally from Greece, he travelled to France, where he lived a life of solitude with a single red deer as his only companion.
Legend has it that the King’s hunters pursued the deer into Giles’s retreat and an arrow intended for the deer struck Giles in the leg instead. Because he was wounded while protecting the deer, he became the patron saint of the physically disabled.
Today, the Church of St Giles stands proudly in the centre of the village. Founded by monks in the 12th century, it is home to a beautifully carved Victorian oak porch with intricate detailing that continues to welcome visitors to this day.
It is just one of the many fascinating stories that makes the area surrounding Newland Park so unique.
Experience the charm of Chalfont St Giles and discover what life at Newland Park has to offer 🤍