In October 2025, Chiltern Open Air Museum once again welcomed visitors from across the local community to its Diwali Celebration. After the success of last year’s event, the museum was thrilled to host the Festival of Light for the second year running – and this one was even bigger, brighter, and more joyful.

On 2 & 3 August Chiltern Open Air Museum will be taken over by the Rogues and Highwaymen of the Suffolk Free Company. But what were highwaymen and why are they notorious in British history?

During the October half-term, our Terrific Tuesday family activities celebrated Diwali - the Hindu festival of light.