Chiltern Open Air Museum

In the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, England, close to Chalfont St. Peter and Chalfont St. Giles, is the Chiltern Open Air Museum, a privately run open-air museum exhibiting traditional structures. Its collection comprises primarily of historic structures that were in danger of being demolished but were deconstructed and then rebuilt on the grounds of the museum.

The museum was established in 1976, and it welcomed visitors in 1981. It saves and renovates typical English buildings from the Chilterns that would have otherwise been destroyed or torn down. The museum's 45-acre (180,000 m2) property, which includes parkland and woodland, has received the buildings after being transported there. There are more than 35 buildings in the collection that can be seen, including houses, barns, and other conventional farm buildings. There is a functioning, old farm with livestock.

Many interactive activities and traditional skill experience days are offered at the museum, including blacksmithing, willow carving and weaving, straw plaiting, historical cookery, and folk singing. Re-enactments and living history are among the many annual activities. The website is well-liked by school groups, has won the Sandford Award, earned the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, and was nominated for a 2018 Museums + Heritage Awards in the Education Initiative.

Location: Newland Park, Gorelands Ln, Chalfont St Peter, Chalfont Saint Giles HP8 4AB, England