Heritage Festival
Ancient Ways: The History of the Ridgeway
Wycombe Museum Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire£12.50 Adult BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. We are delighted to invite you to a lively talk from TV presenter and author Mary-Ann Ochota – who’s also […]
Organised Walks – Wendover, Bucks
Meet in Wendover Library Car Park, High Street (opposite Lucca restaurant), HP22 6DU - public conveniences available and free parking on Sundays. The 5 mile walk climbs through mixed countryside […]
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 […]
Organised Walks – Ashley Green, Bucks
Meet outside the Ashley Green Memorial Hall, Two Dells Lane (near to and opposite the church), Ashley Green, HP5 3RB. Free parking, and WC / refreshments at the popular Glebe […]
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. […]
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 Society, with the West of London Astronomical Society (WOLAS), South West Herts Astronomical Society (SWHAS) Woodoaks Farm and the Colne Valley Country Park invites you […]
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 when the castle fell into decline. The main path into and through the castle is surfaced with gravel and is suitable for wheelchairs. There are […]
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 canal brought to life with stories of its restoration, biodiversity and heritage followed by homemade scones and tea at Rothschilds Halton Club House. The walk […]
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 included. The talk takes place on the 2nd floor of the museum so unfortunately isn't accessible by wheelchair. BOOK NOW
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 habitats and will see how they are managed to support an array of flora and fauna throughout the year. Whiteleaf Hill is also well known […]
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 boasts original 13th century features including a medieval well, a dungeon and a reputed priest hole as well as beautiful gardens. Discover the house’s fascinating […]
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 will learn about life in and around Tring from pre-historic times through the ages to modern day. With a rich history to explore, discover interesting […]