Chiltern Open Air Museum — Attraction in Denham, Gerrards Cross and Chalfonts Community Board

Halloween Event. Went here last night to the Halloween special with our 4 year old daughter because we'd heard it was good, but how wrong we were, after the fairly big que and getting in I thought the turn out was big so should good. we started to walk round the randomly scattered buildings that were covered with a few sets of lights/candles and the odd cut out skeleton, till we got to what seemed like the main point, to which my daughter said "how much longer till we get there"😂 I explained that this is it and it would be better when it's dark, we looked around the building's a bit more and started to notice that most of the staff we probably from the local old people's home and no wonder the Halloween decor was a bit rubbish, the lack of child social skills they had as well was awkwardly funny to say the least.

Once it was dark we went through the scary walk they had built, to be fair it was Ok, but it was just a few more sets of lights and candles really, at the end of it my daughter said "can we go home now", but after spending almost £30 to get the 3 of us in I wanted my money's worth so we hung about watching 2 girl with lit up hula hoops doing their thing, there's only so long you can do that for 😴. I walked over to get some food and drink and it was there I saw the scariest thing of the entire event......the price list!, almost £10 for a beer and burger 😲, I ran away in horror. By now the place was very busy, I was surprised how busy considering what was there. If you went with a large crowd and lots of kids it would probably be better as you can make your own entertainment but as a small group expecting to be entertained I'd say not. To sum it up it was like a Halloween special of last of the...

I recently visited the Chiltern Open Air Museum and it was a nice experience overall. The museum is an expansive open space filled with historic buildings from different time periods, offering a unique glimpse into the past.

There's plenty of free parking available, which is a big plus. The tickets were reasonably priced, although we did encounter a bit of a queue when purchasing them.

There are plenty of activities to engage with, and we particularly enjoyed watching the wool dyeing process—it was fascinating to see how wool is naturally colored.

The museum staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to share insights about the various activities. It's definitely a place where you can easily spend a few hours exploring, so comfortable shoes are a must due to all the walking involved.

On the downside, the toilets could use some refurbishment and more frequent cleaning. We also visited the café, and while the food was not that bad, the variety was a bit limited, and the wait time was longer than expected. The queue to place an order was also a bit of a hassle.

Despite the minor issues, the museum is a beautiful place and a great destination for those interested in crafts and history. I would definitely recommend it for a...

The museum rewards engagement - if you just walk around its interesting but you're missing half the experience. A good place to start is the schoolhouse which has dress up and Victorian toys for kids - the other must visit place if you have kids who watch 'horrible histories' is the iron age house - in fact horrible histories does a huge amount of filming here so you'll be able to see a lot of recognisable locations around the site. The museum really comes into its own on event days - these are always popular and there's enough variety to justify multiple visits through the year. These are also great if you're a photographer. The only things to note is that if you go when it's raining be aware that this is primary open air (hence the name) and the properties are not set up for camping out in out of the rain although all of them are open for viewing. It's also worth taking cash as not all of the activities / cafes take cards (though there isn't a huge need to spend much money). If you want a substantial lunch then I would recommend bringing a packed lunch or picnic, or finding a local pub either before or after your visit. Be prepared for a bit of gentle walking. The museum is a real gem and I throughoughly...