Museums & Galleries · Buckinghamshire
Chiltern Open Air Museum
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Photo: coam.org.uk
- 38 rescued historic buildings from Iron Age to mid-20th century
- Working historic farm with sheep, goats and chickens
- Adventure playground for children to let off steam
- Try on WW1 uniforms and Victorian hats and accessories
- Replica Iron Age Roundhouse based on archaeological digs
Chiltern Open Air Museum, set in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, is a 45-acre rural site where rescued historic buildings tell the story of the Chilterns from the Iron Age to the mid-twentieth century. You can wander through 38 rebuilt structures, including a replica Iron Age Roundhouse and an Amersham prefab, visit a working farm with sheep and goats, explore traditional gardens and woodland, and let children loose on the adventure playground or dress up in period costume. It suits families, school groups and history enthusiasts alike, with accessible pathways, mobility scooter hire and a large car park with disabled parking. Chorleywood station is 1.6 miles away, and with 16 bookable places to stay within five miles, it makes an easy addition to a short break nearby.
Practical details
- Parking
- Large car park with dedicated disabled parking
- Accessibility
- Mobility scooter hire, Changing Places toilet, accessible pathways
- Best for
- Suitable for all ages
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Paccar Scout Camp
✓ 60 acres of countryside with woodlands and two large camping fields
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North Hill Farm RV Park
✓ Quirky glamping accommodation including pods, lodges, huts and a treehouse
Rickmansworth
2.3 mi
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Chiltern Open Air Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Chorleywood 1.6 miles
- Chalfont & Latimer 2.4 miles
- Rickmansworth 2.9 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page