Celebrate the traditions of rural life at Harvest Weekend, a family-friendly living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Discover how communities came together to bring in the harvest through seasonal demonstrations, historic farming practices and traditional rural skills. Watch costumed re-enactors at work, learn about historic crops and tools, and explore how the harvest shaped everyday life in the countryside.
Across the museum's historic buildings and open-air setting, experience the sights, sounds and stories of harvest time. From hands-on activities to demonstrations and displays, this event offers an engaging day out for families, history lovers and anyone interested in rural heritage.
• See woodwork, saw pit & charcoal kiln in action
• See flax, sheepdog and historic baking demonstrations
• Have-a-go at apple pressing
• See Morris dancing, traditional Harvest displays and working heavy horses.
| Season (26 Sept 2026 - 27 Sept 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
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