Events & Activities
Visit to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Hearing Dogs For Deaf People The Grange, Wycombe Road, Saunderton, Princes Risborough, Bucks, United Kingdom£10 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join us on a tour of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and see behind the scenes at their Southern training centre, […]
Guided Tour of the de Havilland Aircraft Museum
de Havilland Aircraft Museum Salisbury Hall, Shenley, London Colney£20 Adult, £8 Child SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Come and visit the fantastic de Havilland Aircraft Museum and enjoy a 90-minute guided tour during which you'll be […]
Visit to Tring Police Station and Museum
Tring Police Station 63 High Street, Tring, Herts£7.50 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please note that income from this event is coming to the Chiltern Society as a charity to cover the overheads of […]
Stamp Collecting & Mike Consden
White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG£10 Adult Milk bottle tops, beer mats, match boxes, coins – as children, nearly all of us collected one (or some) of these, but far and away the […]
Guided Walk Around Ewelme Village
Ewelme Recreation Ground Car Park High Street, Ewelme, OX10 6PG£5 Adult You will be guided around Ewelme, which is a beautiful Oxfordshire village steeped in history. It houses a unique cluster of 15th century buildings comprising a church, almshouses […]
A Fun Cheese and Wine Tasting at No 2 Pound Street, Wendover
No2 Pound Street 2 Pound St, Wendover, Aylesbury£25 Adult SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Come along to No2 Pound Street, for a fun and informative evening of cheese and wine tasting. You will be led through the tasting by one of their experts, learning the stories behind the cheeses, the different styles of wines and the way to taste and […]
A Festival Celebration – St Mary’s Church, Drayton Beauchamp
St Mary the Virgin, Drayton Beauchamp Church Lane, Drayton Beauchamp, Aylesbury, BucksAdults and Children - Free As in previous years we will come together at the beautiful Grade I listed St Mary's Church, set over the bank of the Wendover Canal. Last year we planted a rowan tree on the drive to the church to commemorate the fifth Heritage Festival. This year we will be joined […]
Discovering Fungi with Fred Gillam – Kingwood Common
Kingwood Common, Nettlebed, Oxfordshire , United KingdomSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Autumn time walks will never be the same again if you come along to our Autumn Fungus Foray with Fred Gillam (aka Fred The Forager). Fred has been foraging for his supper for over 3 decades and has a passion for the world of fungi. He will show […]
Wild Winter Art Workshop
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. This workshop is suitable for beginners upwards and is a great opportunity to learn something new in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Jay will show you step by step how to create this seasonal piece. With demonstrations and one-to-one time, everyone will leave with a finished piece ready to frame. […]
Growing Bright Christmas Craft Workshop – Chesham
White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, United KingdomJoin Lisa from Growing Bright for this Christmas Craft Workshop. Make beautiful handmade packaging for your six special Christmas gifts. You will decorate three sheets of eco wrapping paper and six gift tags using stunning Christmas stamps and foliage. For extra adornment, you will also make three mini-wreaths, which can be hung on the Christmas […]
HS2 Across the Chilterns – 7th Update (online presentation and discussion)
OnlineBOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED. LOOK OUT FOR THE PRESENTATION ON YOUTUBE OVER THE COMING WEEKS. To follow on from the 6th update in June 2023, we are pleased to invite you to the 7th in a series of updates, showing the impact of HS2 across the Chilterns. Construction of HS2 across the Chilterns is now […]
Greatmoor Energy from Waste – Overview and Tour
Greatmoor Energy from Waste Greatmoor Road, AylesburyTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £7.50 per adult. Greatmoor Energy from Waste takes household non-recyclable waste from throughout Buckinghamshire, diverts it from landfill and uses it to generate enough electricity to power 18% of homes in the county. The visit will begin with a presentation in Greatmoor's fully accessible visitor centre, which is designed […]
Country Ramble and Pub Lunch – Swyncombe Snowdrops
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £27.50 per adult. Join us for this delightful walk that will take you to see the wonderful display of snowdrops and aconites at St Botolph's Church in Swyncombe. You'll also experience exhilarating views over Oxfordshire from the old hill fort on Swyncombe Downs. The walk will be about 5.5 […]
Smartphone Safari with Jet Black Squares
The White Hill Centre Chesham, Buckinghamshire£30 pp. All you need for a smartphone safari is your smartphone, a sense of humour and a good pair of shoes. While exploring Chesham we will share top tips on how to take stunning photos. All safaris combine practical photography as well as how to edit your photos using one of the best free […]
Botanical Mono Printing
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, BuckinghamshireTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Special price £10.50 pp thanks to funding from the Chess Smarter Water Catchment Project. This nature craft workshop allows you to enjoy a few hours of creative escapism, a great way to connect with nature and good for your mental wellbeing. Enjoy a guided walk at our Captain’s Wood […]
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
Marlow Common Marlow, Buckinghamshire£27.50 pp. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Springtime walks will never be the same again if you come along to our foraging day with Fred Gillam (aka Fred the Forager) He’s been foraging for his supper for more than 30 years and will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid, […]
Bledlow Ridge Heritage Trail Walk
The Lions of Bledlow Bledlow, Buckinghamshire£10 pp. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. A brand new heritage trail has been created as part of a circular walk around the historic monuments of Bledlow Ridge. Generously supported by Lord Carrington and funded by the Farming in Protected Landscaped Initiative, this trail takes in the newly restored Bledlow Cross, the Bledlow barrow […]
Forest Bathing in Captain’s Wood
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire£27.50pp. We are delighted to invite you to join us on a calming Forest Bathing session at our beautiful Captain’s Wood site. Forest Bathing, also known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, is an enjoyable and restorative nature-based wellbeing practice. Together with other participants you will be guided on a 2-hour slow, sensory woodland walk designed to […]
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
Marlow Common Marlow, Buckinghamshire£27.50 pp. Springtime walks will never be the same again if you come along to our foraging day with Fred Gillam (aka Fred the Forager) He’s been foraging for his supper for more than 30 years and will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid, how to prepare your harvest, and […]
Forest Bathing in Captain’s Wood
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire£27.50 pp. We are delighted to invite you to join us on a calming Forest Bathing session at our beautiful Captain’s Wood site. Forest Bathing, also known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, is an enjoyable and restorative nature-based wellbeing practice. Together with other participants you will be guided on a 2-hour slow, sensory woodland walk designed […]
Stanley Spencer Walk & Gallery Visit, Cookham
Stanley Spencer Gallery 16 High St, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire£10 pp. Join Ann Danks from the Stanley Spencer Gallery and our very own walks leader, Andrew Clark, for a highly recommended guided walk around beautiful Cookham where you'll enjoy a morning through the eyes of Stanley Spencer - a local artist who become well known for depicting biblical scenes as if in Cookham itself, […]
Glow in the Dark
Whiteleaf & Brush Hill Peters Lane, Princes RisboroughSORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. £8 Adult, £4 Child If you have never seen glow worms before, come and witness this magical display of nature's very own fairy lights […]
Glow in the Dark
Whiteleaf & Brush Hill Peters Lane, Princes RisboroughUNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT DUE TO LACK OF GLOW WORMS. £8 Adult, £4 Child If you have never seen glow worms before, come and witness this […]
HS2 Across the Chilterns – 8th Update (Online Presentation & Discussion)
We are pleased to invite you to the 8th in a series of updates, showing the impact as construction of the HS2 high speed railway line continues across the Chilterns. […]
Glow in the Dark
Whiteleaf & Brush Hill Peters Lane, Princes Risborough£8 Adult £4 Child If you have never seen glow worms before, come and witness this magical display of nature's very own fairy lights with expert John Tyler. BOOK NOW […]
John Hampden Talk & Private Viewing of the Exhibition ‘A Wycombe Man with a Global Impact’
Wycombe Museum Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire£10 pp Join Beth Rogers, Chair of The John Hampden Society for a talk on the Chilterns squire who became a beacon of liberty for the American Founding Fathers and […]
Bat Walk
Whitehill Cross Car Park Peters Lane, Princes RisboroughTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £7.50 pp. Join bat enthusiast Veritie from North Bucks Bat group on a fully immersive bat walk using handheld detectors to take a glimpse […]
Private Viewing of Piccotts End Paintings
Piccotts End Paintings 132 Piccotts End Road, Hemel Hempstead£18 pp Join us on this exclusive private viewing of Pre-Reformation catholic wall paintings that date back to the early 16th century at Piccotts End, as featured on ‘Celebrity Antiques […]
Wonders Of The Dark Sky
Woodoaks Farm Woodoaks Farm, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire£10 pp Please note that if cloudy on Thursday 12.09 this event will take place on Friday 13.09 only book if you are able to attend both dates. The Chiltern […]
Guided Tour of Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital
Tiggywinkles Aston Road, Haddenham, United Kingdom£10 pp Join us on a visit to the world famous Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital in Haddenham. This specialist hospital is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of all British wildlife. They take in and treat over 13,000 sick, injured or orphaned wild animals every year. On this guided tour you will get the chance to […]
Private Tour of John Lewis Partnerships Odney Grounds
John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre Grove Farm, Odney Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire£7.50 pp THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED John Spedan Lewis first purchased land in Cookham in 1926, with the revolutionary purpose of creating a country club retreat for the Partners who worked in his busy London shops. Opened to Partners in 1927 as The Odney Club, we invite you to join a walking tour […]
Private Tour of Penn House
Penn House Penn House, Penn Street, Amersham, BuckinghamshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £15 pp Enjoy a guided tour by Earl and Countess Howe to explore the rich history of Penn House and the successive generations of the Curzon, Penn and Howe families who have lived there for many centuries. You will see family portraits and naval paintings and memorabilia […]
Guided Tour of Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire£10 pp Enjoy a guided tour of this much-loved Norman motte and bailey castle. Hear about its fascinating history and all those who resided there until the late 15th century […]
Walk and Cream Tea – The Wendover Way with The Wendover Canal Trust
Halton Club House Halton, Aston ClintonSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £12 pp Join the Wendover Canal Trust on this guided walk using the newly surfaced towpath from Halton to Wendover. See the Wendover […]
Homefires & Havens – A Talk at Amersham Museum
Amersham Museum 49 High Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire£10 pp Enjoy an insightful talk by local historian Alison Bailey, as she shares the experiences and achievements of the local community, especially women, in Amersham during the 1940s. Refreshments […]
Chilterns Landscape Walk & Talk
Whitehill Cross Car Park Peters Lane, Princes Risborough£7.50 pp Join our Head of Conservation on a guided, general interest walk through two of the Chilterns finest nature reserves. You will be introduced to a diverse range of […]
Private Tour of Chenies Manor House
Chenies Manor Chenies, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom£25 pp Join us on this private, guided tour of Chenies Manor House, a grade II listed Tudor house and garden steeped in history, that overlooks the Chess Valley. It […]
Heritage Tour of Old Tring
Tring Local History Museum 9 Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire£10 pp SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join us on a tour through the historic market town of Tring with our guide and former mayor, Tim Amsden. We […]
Planning Talk: Water – A Planning Perspective
White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, United Kingdom£7.50 pp This talk will look into the issues the Chilterns area faces in tackling the water crisis in housing and infrastructure development and explore options for the future. The […]
Tour of Chinnor Windmill
White Fields White Field, Mill Lane, Chinnor, Oxfordshire£7.50 pp This unique mill in Oxfordshire was demolished in 1967 but is being steadily rebuilt by volunteers with the aim of grinding flour again. Enjoy a guided tour of […]
Dorney Court – Private Connoisseurs’ Tour
Dorney Court Dorney Lane, Dorney, Windsor, Buckinghamshire£33 pp Enjoy a fabulous tour of Dorney Court, a stunning Tudor Manor House and home to the Palmer family for over 500 years. The experienced and informative guides will […]
Hilary Bradt – Taking the Risk
The White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham£7.50 pp This year marks the 50th anniversary of Bradt Guides, the world's leading independent travel publisher. Join Hilary at this talk as she relives the engaging, insightful, amusing and […]
Private Tour of Bledlow Manor Gardens, Carington Estate
Bledlow Manor House Bledlow, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire£19.50 pp THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Join us on this private tour of Bledlow Manor gardens, 12 acres of diverse garden that utilises a mixture of different terrain […]
Private Tour of Quainton Mill
Quainton Mill Quainton Mill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire£20 pp Join us on an exclusive visit to this 188-year-old mill that sits proudly above the green in the picturesque village of Quainton. Over the last 7 years a […]
A ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Visit to Tring Natural History Museum
Tring Natural History Museum Akeman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, United KingdomSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £15 pp This exclusive visit is back due to popular demand! Step behind the scenes and explore the museum's world-renowned bird collection. […]
Guided Walk of Ewelme Watercress Beds
Ewelme Watercress Beds High Street, Ewelme, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom£7.50 pp Join us on a guided walk of Ewelme Watercress Beds, which has been owned by the Chiltern Society since 2001 and is conserved beautifully by our volunteers. A […]
Ashridge History Walk
Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre (Meet at the Monument at Ashridge) Moneybury Hill, Ashridge Estate, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire£7.50 pp Join us for a 5.5 mile walk that will start at the National Trust Visitor Centre and will take you past Ashridge House, where the walk leader will […]
Stanley Spencer Walk & Gallery Visit
Stanley Spencer Gallery 16 High St, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire£14 pp Join Ann Danks and our own walks leader, Andrew Clark, for an easy stile-free four mile walk around beautiful Cookham, seen through the eyes of Stanley Spencer, the […]
Private Tour of Lindengate
Lindengate The Old Allotment site, Wendover Rd, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Bucks£12 pp We are thrilled to invite you to a private tour at this beautiful, converted allotment. Lindengate, which is 10 years old this year, is a leading Nature based […]
Hemel Hempstead Old Town Walk
Gadebridge Park Car Park (Free) Century House, 100 Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead£7.50 pp Join us for a historic tour of Gadebridge Park and Hemel Hempstead Old Town where the buildings have retained the atmosphere of a pre 1960s High Street. With […]
Glamersham – A Talk at Amersham Museum
Amersham Museum 49 High Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire£10 pp From dinner dances and theatre outings to weddings and trips to London, this fascinating talk by Museum Director, Briony Hudson explores how and why Amersham residents dressed their […]