Step into the past and discover traditional skills at Heritage Crafts at Chiltern Open Air Museum, a hands-on, family-friendly celebration of historic craftsmanship.
Watch skilled craftspeople demonstrate age-old techniques such as blacksmithing, woodworking, spinning and other traditional rural crafts. Learn how everyday objects were made before modern machinery, and gain a deeper understanding of the skills that shaped daily life for generations.
Throughout the day, visitors can meet makers, ask questions and see tools and techniques up close, all set within the museum's historic buildings and beautiful open-air surroundings. With plenty to explore, this event offers an engaging and educational day out for families, history lovers and anyone interested in traditional crafts and heritage skills.
Event highlights
• Live heritage craft demonstrations
• Meet skilled craftspeople and learn traditional techniques
• Family-friendly, hands-on history
• Set within the museum's unique historic buildings and grounds
| Season (25 July 2026 - 26 July 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
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