Heritage crafts in action
Our heritage crafts weekend returns - this time with even more traditional skills to discover.
Step back in time and witness traditional crafts in action. Across the museum we’ll be showcasing the work of traditional craftspeople including natural dyeing, flint knapping, felting, lacemaking and spinning. There’ll also be live folk music throughout the weekend, adding to the atmosphere of the event.
See a blacksmith at work in our forge, meet the Middlesex Woodturning group, and discover thatching techniques.
Meet a farrier - specialising in the care and shoeing of horses' hooves.
Learn why rope walking may not be what you think and how you don’t need to be a wizard to make a besom broom.
Visit our bodgers area in the woodland to see the chair-making tools of the Chilterns and find out how we make charcoal in our kiln.
Explore the history of these heritage crafts and have the opportunity to purchase handmade items from our expert makers.
Book Tickets
Book your tickets now to join us for traditional craft demonstrations
This is a Premium admission day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
The event will run from 10am until 5pm
Event Information
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer. For further details please email marketing@coam.org.uk
