St Michael’s Square, Sycamore Road, Amersham-on-the-Hill HP6 5DR Free Join us to celebrate national Refugee Week with dancing, food, henna painting, family activities, and much more. The museum is delighted to be helping to host Amersham’s third Refugee Week event with local community groups and organisations. Look out for Anthony the Mobile Museum with stories […]
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to give it a go yourself, ask questions, and learn about the history of bobbin lacemaking in Amersham. Adults and children welcome, normal museum entrance fee […]
Sunday 22nd June, 2pm to 4pm £6.50 per person (in addition to normal museum admission charges) Join us for a Summer Event 'Strawberries and Cake' in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum’s Herb Garden. Pre- booking is required, with tickets £6.50 per person in addition to normal museum admission charges (concessions apply). Please make […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. The workhouses of Amersham Coaching inns and 18th and 19th century travel Social housing Cottage industries Post War development: – Brazils factory […]
Join a guided Tudor Walk to learn about life – and death – in 16th century Amersham Food and drink Markets and fairs Buildings and burgage plots Clothing and work Health and cures Religious beliefs and the Lollard martyrs These walks are led by guides in Tudor costume and start from the museum at 2.30pm […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. Early history of Amersham Local patronage and its influence Parish church and its rectors Brewery and the maltings Town Mill and the Charter Fair […]
Free (supported by Heritage Crafts) Amersham Museum Maximum 8 attendees Straw plaiting was once a common industry in Amersham and the surrounding area, but is now a critically endangered heritage craft. Join expert straw plaiter Veronica Main MBE to learn and develop your own straw plaiting skills in a day’s beginners’ workshop, based at Amersham […]
Amersham Museum £10 including wine or soft drink For all its charm, beauty and historic importance, the Chilterns remains an underrated part of Britain. Local authors Helen and Neil Matthews were delighted to write the Chilterns’ first full-length guidebook from a mainstream publisher in many years – and they included part of the Thames Valley […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. The workhouses of Amersham Coaching inns and 18th and 19th century travel Social housing Cottage industries Post War development: – Brazils factory […]
Join us at our monthly reminiscence group where we share our stories and memories from the past. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a long time Amersham resident, new to […]
Join us at our monthly session for a sing-a-long to much loved songs from the 20th century. Everyone is welcome, and no musical experience is necessary. We sing for fun […]
In partnership with Wild Amersham join local botanist Karen van Oostrum for a gentle walk around the lanes and fields of Old Amersham. Discover the plants that grow on your doorstep Learn about the geography and history of your local landscape Find out how our use of the land has changed over the years Enjoy views over […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. Early history of Amersham Local patronage and its influence Parish church and its rectors Brewery and the maltings Town Mill and the Charter Fair […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. The workhouses of Amersham Coaching inns and 18th and 19th century travel Social housing Cottage industries Post War development: – Brazils factory […]
Join a guided Tudor Walk to learn about life – and death – in 16th century Amersham Food and drink Markets and fairs Buildings and burgage plots Clothing and work Health and cures Religious beliefs and the Lollard martyrs These walks are led by guides in Tudor costume and start from the museum at 2.30pm […]
