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Bog Standard -Privies and Public Conveniences
3 & 4 July
From chamber pots to an Edwardian Public Convenience and indoor plumbing, we look at the development of a necessity that we all take for granted in our unique event to celebrate 100 years since the death of Thomas Crapper!

Join us on a trail of our privies and chamber pots and then visit our wonderful collection of plumbing tools. Participate in some exciting family activities on a lavatorial theme!

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
Join in on the Farm - Harvesting the Corn
10 & 11 July
Come along and join in traditional farming tasks this weekend as the farming team help to cut the summer rye harvest grown in our arable fields. We hope to use the recently restored Museum reaper binder to cut traditional crops grown in the Museum fields. Visitors will be invited to help stook the crop to allow it dry out in the traditional manner, as well as a range of other harvest activities.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
Chiltern Art Weekend
17 & 18 July

We invite you to bring a sketchpad, easel or camera along to try and capture the beauty and serenity of the Museum’s buildings and site. Meet local artists around our idyllic park and woodland to see their amazing work based on the inspiration of the landscape of the Chilterns and hsitoric buildings.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.

 
Classic Vehicles Show
24 & 25 July

Beautiful classic cars, lorries and motorcycles and farm vehicles will visit the Museum during this weekend event providing a wonderful spectacle for visitors and classic vehicle enthusiasts!

Explore the lovingly restored Austins and MGs, as well as many other makes of cars and motorcycles around the Museum. You may even enjoy some time trying your skill at riding vintage bicycles on the Village Green. Discover a collection of tractors, farm wagons and even a 1920s crawler from Earl’s Court in our farmyard.

Watch out as you wander down to our Toll House! Keep your valuables safe as the Toll Gate Keeper will warn you that highwaymen are near by! 

We hope that many of the participants in previous years will join us again this year. If you have a classic vehicle and would like to attend the show please complete the booking form and return it to Classic Vehicles Show, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks. HP8 4AB or email it to officecoam2@btconnect.com.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
Skill at Arms Display
Light Cavalry Honourable Artillery Company
31 July
Ever wondered how the cavalry practised their skill at arms?

Marvel at these magnificent cavalry horses and their riders as they execute precision turns and military manoeuvres.

There will be displays throughout the day (times to be confirmed) and a chance to meet the horses when they are resting.

www.lchac.org.uk

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.

 
   

 


July - Living History Re-enactments, Demonstrations and Hands-on Activities for all the Family