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  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

  • View of Old Amersham

    WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM

    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old 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 […]

    Free – £13.00
  • Three colourful collages with overlapping paint and paper feature the word AMERSHAM outlined in black. The backgrounds are blue, pink, and multicoloured, and the artworks are spread out on a table.

    Create! Pop Art Posters

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    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    Drop-in, no booking required £3  (price is for craft only) Take inspiration from objects in the museum and make your own colourful pop art picture. Use bright paper, sticky-back plastic and bold black lines to create a unique artwork to take home. A fun, creative workshop for the whole family (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Ticket […]

  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

  • A group of people with rucksacks and walking sticks gather around a man in a yellow waistcoat, who appears to be giving instructions, in front of a large black-and-white half-timbered building on a sunny day.

    Walk – Midsomer Murders and more: Amersham film locations from Four Weddings and a Funeral to Poirot

    Amersham Station Station Approach, AMERSHAM, Bucks

    Midsomer Murders & More Is a five-mile circular guided walk starting and finishing at Amersham Station in which you will learn about: The earliest film – a silent comedy - made in the town in 1919 The first and numerous other episodes of Midsomer Murders A 1960s Miss Marple film Murder at the Gallop A 1960s comedy […]

    Free – £13.00
  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

  • Amersham Old Town

    WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN

    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old 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. 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 – £13.00

  • Quiet Opening SEN Family Friendly Morning

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    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    Free. No need to book. Explore the museum in your own way during our relaxed SEND opening. Enjoy a quieter environment with Sensory Discovery Bags, handling objects, art materials and quiet space activities, all designed to help you experience the museum at your own pace. Your visit also includes our Clay Crazy Faces activity, inspired […]

  • A person sketching in a notebook displays drawings of a doorway, buildings, a statue, and a railing, some in colour. The person holds a pen and sits on a stone floor with a red pencil case nearby.

    Urban Sketching

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    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    Ages 14+. £10 per person 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 the area […]

    £10.00
  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

  • Four sheets of marbled paper overlap, each with swirling patterns in red, brown, green, and pink tones. Small dots of contrasting colours are scattered throughout the designs.

    Create! Marvellous Marbling

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    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    Drop-in, no booking required £3  (price is for craft only)  Take inspiration from the beautifully decorated endpapers of our newly conserved Amersham Bible and discover the magic of marbling. Experiment with colourful marbling inks to create your own unique swirling patterns and take home your marvellous creations. A fun, hands-on workshop for the whole family. […]

  • Book cover of The Magic Faraway Tree: Museum Adventure by Enid Blyton, featuring colourful illustrations, a castle, a girl, and forest creatures on a teal background with the text “Join us this summer holiday!”.

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

    The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
    Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham

    25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July  1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August 11:30-4pm  Free (usual admission for adults apply)   This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at Amersham Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s […]

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Plan Your Visit

Opening hours:

 Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am to 4pm. Also Bank Holiday Mondays.

49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP

Contact Us

01494 723700
[email protected]

Or click this link for our Contact Form

“Enjoyed our visit to this wonderful interactive museum where you are positively encouraged to touch things!”

“Visited Amersham museum yesterday – lovely place, provides many details on the history of the place. Plenty of cute cafes, pubs and shops around also… not difficult to find free parking nearby. ”

“A well-run, informative and interesting small museum on the main street. It’s mostly volunteer-run and they do a great job in keeping it and making you feel welcome…Check out the herb garden too.”

“Enjoyable film and television location guided walk around Amersham hosted by Amersham Museum – here are the Sun Houses on Highover Park and further up the hill is High & Over.”

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