Chiltern Open Air Museum: Events

Buckinghamshire: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Available to 21 April 2025

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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.

Events at Chiltern Open Air Museum in Buckinghamshire

Please note: Please ensure you are selecting the correct dates during checkout for your chosen Event.

Enjoy a fantastic range of family-friendly events, activities and workshops throughout the year at Chiltern Open Air Museum! Enjoy heritage crafts, self-led family activities, seasonal trails, historical re-enactments, vintage cars and so much more.

Events during April:

Terrific Tuesdays:

  • Date & Time: 15th April, 11:00 - 16:00
  • Enjoy special-themed family activities, games, trails and crafts and become enchanted by storytellers as they transport you to magical Easter worlds through words!

Medieval Festival:

  • Date & Time: 19th, 20th & 21st April 2025, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Spend Easter in Buckinghamshire this year and journey back to the 14th Century with the Plantagenet Medieval Society at Chiltern Open Air Museum!
  • 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

Blacksmith Demonstrations:

  • Date & Time: 26th April, 10:30 - 16:30
  • See, hear and watch Chiltern's Blacksmith in action as they work in the traditional Victorian forge!

Traditional Wheelwright Demonstrations:

  • Date & Time: 27th April, 10:30 - 16:30
  • Watch multi-skilled heritage master craftsman in action as he demonstrates traditional wheelwrighting!

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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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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