Throughout the season
We have demonstrations of heritage crafts, self-led family activities, seasonal trails, guided tours and exhibitions. There may be living history groups training on site, or costumed interpreters in our buildings when you visit.
Premium Events
Where you’ll find our biggest and best events. With historical re-enactments, environmental awareness, traditional crafts, vintage cars and family fun all part of the calendar.
Terrific Tuesdays
Our special family activity days during Bucks School Holidays with crafts, storytelling and clay-makes to take home.
Discover our annual line-up of special events and activities that breathe life into history at our picturesque 45-acre site in rural Buckinghamshire.
Events at a glance
Traditional Wheelwright Demonstrations
Watch multi-skilled heritage master craftsman, Alan Paulus, in action as he demonstrates traditional wheelwrighting. Alan has previously visited the museum to show us his ropework and leatherwork skills and holds the distinction of being possibly the last traditional bucket-maker in the UK.
Traditional Rope Making Demonstrations
Watch multi-skilled heritage master craftsman, Alan Paulus, in action as he demonstrates traditional rope making. Alan has previously visited the museum to show us his wheelwright and leatherwork skills and holds the distinction of being possibly the last traditional bucket-maker in the UK.
Traditional Bucket Making Demonstrations
Watch multi-skilled heritage master craftsman, Alan Paulus, in action as he demonstrates traditional bucket making. Alan holds the distinction of being possibly the last traditional bucket-maker in the UK has previously visited the museum to show us his ropework and leatherwork skills.
Traditional Leatherwork Demonstrations
Watch multi-skilled heritage master craftsman, Alan Paulus, in action as he demonstrates traditional leatherwork. Alan holds the distinction of being possibly the last traditional bucket-maker in the UK has previously visited the museum to show us his ropework and wheelwright skills.
Traditional Leatherwork Demonstrations
Watch multi-skilled heritage master craftsman, Alan Paulus, in action as he demonstrates traditional leatherwork.
Children can have a go at leather stamping as Alan helps them make a simple Mother’s Day gift.
What Our Visitors Say
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Lots of spooky fun for all the family at the Halloween event. Loads to look at and activities to do.”
Halloween Spectacular
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“Brilliant shows and exhibits, such friendly and knowledgeable people.”
Gladiator Games
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The quality of the exhibits was superb… a superb gem of a place for all the family
Britain At War
Finding Us
You can find us just a short drive from Junction 17 on the M25.
Newland Park, Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Peter, HP8 4AB