Events & Activities

SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join us for a private tour of the only surviving home of the visionary poet and political writer, John Milton.  It was in this 16th century cottage that he completed his epic masterpiece, Paradise Lost, and was inspired to write its sequel, Paradise Regained. Today the cottage retains the charm of the 17th century home whilst housing one of the world’s most important collections relating to the writer on open display. Refreshments on arrival included. All events will comply with government guidelines on Covid-19, applicable at the time.  If any Covid-19 outbreaks occur, or new restrictions…

Come and listen/learn about bell ringing at Holy Trinity Church, Church End, Bledlow HP27 9PD on Saturday 25 September 10am - 12 noon. Parking at the church, toilets available. These bells are not rung regularly these days so it will be an amazing experience.  Any visitors who would like to come and watch and talk to the bellringers would be welcome. There is also another event taking place on 27th Sept in Great Missenden - details here. No prebooking required.

Join this special guided visit of Amersham Museum; the visit will include a talk by the museum's curator about the history of Amersham and you will have the chance to handle objects from the museum's collection and look around the museum. Afterwards our guide will take you on a walk around Old Amersham's Pubs and Inns. Amersham has a long history of brewing and the old town is still characterised by its historic coaching inns and public houses. Join us on this fascinating walk of Amersham to discover the stories of the town's brewers, publicans and visitors. There are plenty…

SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Owned by the Getty Family, Wormsley is a beautiful 18th century estate nestled in the heart of the Chilterns. Guests at this exclusive event will enjoy a private tour of its world famous library, which houses one of the finest private collections in the country. The theme of the library is the Art of the Book. Works dates from a 7th century fragment which lays claim to being the earliest English manuscript, through to flamboyant and elegant 20th century bindings. Highlights of the collection are almost too numerous to mention but include…

SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join Ann Danks from the Stanley Spencer Gallery and our very own walks leader, Andrew Clark, for a 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, where he was born and spent most of his life. The walk will start from the Stanley Spencer Gallery and visit the places that provided inspiration for many of his paintings. Ann is the Gallery’s archivist and an authority on the…