Chiltern Open Air Museum: Medieval Festival

Buckinghamshire: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Available from 8 April 2025 to 28 October 2025

Book now from £17.00

What else is on at Buckinghamshire: Chiltern Open Air Museum?

Book Chiltern Open Air Museum tickets for one of the best museums in Chalfont St. Giles

Founded by volunteers in 1976 and opened to the public in 1981, Chiltern Open Air Museum is a charity that rescues historic buildings that are under threat of being demolished. Alongside rebuilding and preserving the buildings, Chiltern Museum ensures their safety on a traditional Chilterns landscape.

Having successfully re-erected 37 buildings to date, Chiltern Museum offers visitors a captivating journey through time whilst providing a beautiful, countryside escape just outside of London.

Chiltern Open Air Museum: Medieval Festival

  • Date: 19th, 20th & 21st April 2025
  • Time: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
  • Duration: Stay as long or as little as you like!
  • Tickets Include: Access to Medieval Festival and activities

Experience the ultimate Medieval Festival in Chalfont St. Giles

Spend Easter in Buckinghamshire this year and journey back to the 14th Century with the Plantagenet Medieval Society at Chiltern Open Air Museum!

  • Enjoy fascinating living history displays throughout the day
  • Meet Knights, Ladies and Squires of the medieval court
  • Take part in Squire training and watch the arming of the Knight
  • Have-a-go at archery and see how medieval archers would go hunting
  • Meet the medieval warhorse and see Knights demonstrate how they were used in combat
  • Watch fully-armoured knights display chivalry in full-contact combat sessions
  • Listen to medieval musicians playing traditional reed instruments
  • Participate in 14th Century dancing!

What's On at the Medieval Festival near Watford?

  • 11:00 - 12:00: Archery Hunting Display
  • 12:30: Have a Go Archery (spaces limited)
  • 12:00 - 13:00: Arming the Knight
  • 13:00 - 13:35: Squire Training (spaces limited)
  • 13:35 - 14:15: The Horse and Warfare Demonstration
  • 14:15 - 15:00: Courtly Dancing
  • 15:00 - 15:45: Medieval Combat Display
  • 15:45 - 16:30: Show and Tell with the Knights, Ladies and Squires

Delve into the history of Chiltern at Chiltern Open Air Museum! Book tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS. 

Chiltern Open Air Museum

Newland Park Dr,
Gorelands Ln,
Chalfont St Peter,
Chalfont Saint Giles ,
HP8 4AB
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How to find us

Address: Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB.

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Dog-friendly
  • Food and drink
  • Baby-changing facilities

Chiltern Open Air Museum is a historical site located on 45 acres of land. Due to this, not all areas are completely accessible for all abilities. The team at Chiltern Open Air Museum will always do their best to accommodate for all ages and abilities.

To see the full Accessibility Guide, click here

Yes, there are plenty of refreshments available at Chiltern Open Air Museum! Alongside Skippings Barn, you're also invited to bring a picnic to enjoy on one of the many picnic benches located around the site. 

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