Chiltern Open Air Museum

An outstanding collection of historic buildings, rescued from destruction and rebuilt in 45 acres of beautiful Chilterns landscape. Explore the buildings including a 1940s Prefab from Amersham, a Victorian Vicarage Room from Thame, and a 19th-century earth cottage from Haddenham. Discover the working historic Chilterns farm and meet the animals, including a flock of rare-breed Oxford Down sheep, English goats and two young short-horn cows. There are special events throughout the season (March-October), including Roman Gladiators, Ragged Victorians, Tudor Courtroom, Classic Vehicles Show and a spectacular Halloween event.

An Annual Pass, valid for 12 months during Museum opening times, includes entry to almost every event and only costs £33 for an adult (range of concession, joint and family passes available). The Museum relies on the support of over 200 volunteers, and more are always welcome! Please email volunteering@coam.org.uk for more information about volunteering.

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Venue Details

Address

Newland Park Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4AB
England

Links

Telephone

  • 01494 871117
  • Education - 01494 875542

Entry Charges

2023 Admission Prices Standard Admission Days Adult £11.50* Concessions £10.50* Child (4 – 16 years) £8.50 Children under 4 years Free Annual Pass Holders Free Premium Event Days Adult £15.00* Concessions £14.00* Children (4-16 years old) £9.00 Under 4 years FREE Annual Pass Holders FREE Young Archaeologists Club Members 2 for 1 entry (cheaper goes free) Armed forces discount 2 for 1 entry on production of a valid ID (cheaper goes free) Save £1 per ticket when you pre-book your ticket online. Gift Aid Gift Aid* The Museum is a charity and all admission prices include a voluntary donation of 10%. If you are a UK tax payer please tell our ticket officer that you are happy for the Museum to claim Gift Aid on your admission. Gift Aid donations to the Museum allow us to claim an extra 25% from the government on the total amount that you pay to us, at no extra cost to you.

Discounts Offered

  • Museums Association
  • English Heritage
 
  • Opening Hours

    Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays during term time. Daily during Bucks school holidays. 10am to 5pm

    Open until 26th October 2023.
    Halloween Spectacular Friday 27th October 5pm to 9pm.
    Special Christmas Weekend Opening 2nd and 3rd December 10am until 4pm.

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  • Venue Services
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
    • General guide to collections available
    • Large print information and/or interpretation
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
    • Touch exhibits
    • Guided tours
    • Membership and/or Friends scheme offered
    • Volunteering scheme offered
    • Early years education service available
    • Special educational needs education services available
  • Venue Facilities
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Cafeteria
    • Children's play area
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Meeting room available
    • Parking for disabled available
    • Picnic area
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Refreshments
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to some public areas
    • Wheelchairs available for loan
    • High chairs in café/restaurant
    • Bicycle park
    • Dogs welcome
    • Gardens open to public
    • Members/Friends facilities offered
    • Parking for coaches
    • Toilets
    • Library

At a glance

Newland Park Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4AB
England

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