Heritage Festival
Chiltern Open Air Museum – Private Garden Tour (Thur 22nd Sept, 2.30pm-4.30pm)
Chiltern Open Air Museum Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, BuckinghamshireJoin this private tour of the Chiltern Open Air Museum (COAM). There are four distinct gardens at COAM and one vegetable garden/’dig for victory’ allotment. They all have a slightly different character intended to reflect the building they are adjacent to, from a Gertrude Jekyll inspired garden for Astleham Manor cottage to a herb garden […]
Ford End Watermill – Private Tour and Demonstration – (Sun 25th Sept, 3pm-4pm)
Ford End Mill B488 Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, BucksJoin us on a private tour of Ford End Watermill. Ford End is a small farm mill, which has produced flour and animal feed for centuries. Although clear evidence of […]
Story of the BFI National Archive at Aston Clinton 1939 – 1987 (Thurs 29th Sept, 7pm-9pm)
Aston Clinton Baptist Church The Fire Room at The Bell Pub. London Road, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, BucksThe British Film Institute National Archive is one of the largest archive of its kind in the world. It began as the National Film Library in 1935. Four years later it was located in Aston Clinton and moved to Berkhamsted in 1987. As such it is very much part of our Chiltern Heritage. This Festival […]
5th Anniversary Celebration of the Chilterns Heritage Festival (Sun 2nd Oct, 4.15pm)
St Mary the Virgin, Drayton Beauchamp Church Lane, Drayton Beauchamp, Aylesbury, BucksWe end 2022 Chiltern Heritage Festival celebrating five years of our increasingly successful festival at St Mary's church Drayton Beaucham. There will be readings, music and a special celebration cake. […]
Ancient Woodland Walk – Bottom Wood (NEW DATE Mon 3rd Oct, 10am-1pm)
Bottom Wood Old Dashwood Hill, Near Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomNew date arranged due to the Queen’s funeral and the Bank Holiday. Join us on a walk to look at the ancient & historic features found in this Chiltern Society […]
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Meet at Cadmore End in Church Lane opposite the school, HP14 3PE. Parking is available on the verge. A lovely 5.4 mile hilly walk taking in 3 historic Chiltern villages – Turville, Skirmett, and Fingest – offering a good variety of architecture, churches, pubs, grand houses and great views. A total of 720 feet of elevation. […]
Trail Day – The Ridgeway from Coombe Hill to Whiteleaf Hill
Wendover Memorial Hall Wharf Rd, Wendover, AylesburyA beautiful social run that follows the iconic section of The Ridgeway to Coombe Hill and along to Whiteleaf Hill. You will aim to complete this route together in 2h15. There are several long climbs, which for the most part will be hiked. There will only be one pace group, so we recommend being already […]
Afternoon Tea & History Talk at Missenden Abbey
Missenden Abbey London Road, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire£30 Adult BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE NOW CLOSED. Join us for an elegant afternoon tea at the famous Missenden Abbey, a Medieval Abbey dating back to the 12th Century and nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. With Vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows, you will be transported through time while indulging in a […]