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 […]
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 the area, or simply interested in meeting new people. We often look at objects from the museum’s collections to get us chatting, talk about a […]
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 and as a sociable way to get together. The FREE sessions are once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am. Just drop in, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ages 14+. £10 per person (Max 10) Join Adrian Porter for a unique Urban Sketching Workshop. Urban Sketching means you sketch what you see where you live or visit; small details or grand sweeps of buildings; the people; the places. Inspired by the buildings of historic Old Amersham you can practice on-location sketching and capturing […]
£5 per child (Max 10) Meet the Tudors and experience what life was like in 16th Century Amersham. We will be dressing up, having a Tudor banquet in an original Tudor Hall House, learning how to play Tudor games, making Green Man masks and creating Tudor Rose subtleties. The aim is to have fun, try […]
Midsomer Murders & More Our proximity to Pinewood Studios and the charm of Amersham and surrounding villages has made the area a popular location for the British Film Industry from the earliest days to the present. Midsomer Murders & More is a four-mile circular guided walk, starting and finishing at Amersham Station, in which you […]
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 […]
