Buckinghamshire Museums

Amersham Museum

A 500 year old house standing in the centre of the historic High Street is the home of Amersham's Museum of Local History with its own Herb Garden. In the Museum you will be introduced to Amersham's history in a collection of exhibits from fossil and archaeological finds to the town's more recent past. You will discover the stories of Amersham during Roman times, the "Amersham Martyrs" and the Medieval wall paintings, the coaching town and attendant wheelwrights, old local crafts of lace, strawplait work and chairmaking. There are personalities from the past, scenes of the annual fair, the story of a stately home (Shardeloes), the Brewery, fluctuations of the River Misbourne, local wildlife, reminders of wartime experiences... and much, much more

49 High Street, Amersham, HP7 0DP Telephone 01494 723700 Email

Bletchley Park

During World War II the German armed forces top secret codes were broken at Bletchley Park, providing the allies with vital information towards their war effort. Among the ciphers that were broken were Enigma and Lorenz.

The Mansion, Wilton Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB   Tel: 01908 640404  Email

Buckinghamshire County Museum

The Museum showcases the County's rich heritage alongside a changing programme of exhibitions and lots of interactive fun in the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery. Entry to the museum is free but there is a charge per person for the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery and pre-booking is
recommended. Please Note there is restricted access to the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery during Buckinghamshire schools term time

Church Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP Tel:01296 331441 Email

Chiltern Open Air Museum

Has a wide range of buildings that span 2000 years of history. These range from a 1940's Prefab (originally from Amersham) to a 19th century Toll House (originally from High Wycombe). There is also an Iron Age settlement reconstruction and a Victorian Farm Yard. The Farm features rare breed Oxford Down Sheep.

Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, HP8 4AB  Tel: 01494 871117  Email

The Cowper and Newton Museum

Home of the 18th Century Poet, Translator and Letter-writer William Cowper. See displays of his works, portraits and memorabilia, plus those of his friend John Newton. Between them they wrote the Olney hymns - including 'Amazing Grace'.

Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ  Tel: 01234 711516  Email

Ford End Watermill

A fully operational watermill that has been restored by Pitstone Local History Society. It is the only remaining working watermill in Buckinghamshire with original machinery. It retains all the atmosphere of a small farm mill of the late 1800's. An unusual feature is the sheepwash in the tailrace below the mill.

Ford End Farm, Station Road  Ivinghoe LU7 9EA   Tel:01582 600391

Hellfire Caves

These caves were extended in the 18th. Century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the notorious Hellfire Club. Long winding passages lead deep underground for over half a mile, through the great Banqueting Hall and past various chambers. The final destination is the Inner Temple which is reached by crossing the River Styx.

High Wycombe, HP14 3AJ    Tel:01494 533739

Milton Keynes Museum

Is an independent museum for the local community. The Museum is located in the peaceful surroundings of Stacey Hill Farm. The displays portray the history and development of the North Buckinghamshire and South Northamptonshire area.

McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL  Tel:01908 316222   Email

The Old Gaol Museum

Is the landmark building in Buckingham town centre. Restored extensively by the Buckingham Heritage Trust, it contains a Museum reflecting the building's history through an audio visual display, aspects of Buckingham's past, and Buckinghamshire's military history. Has a high-tech glass roof, spanning the original prisoners' exercise yard to create a light-filled area for special exhibits and the  educational resource centre.

Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX   Tel 01280 823020  Email

Pitstone Green Museum

Houses a vast collection of relics of rural life, both agricultural and domestic, together with crafts and trades that were once practised by the local community.

Vicarage Road, Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard  LU7 9EY  Tel:01582 605464 Email

Wycombe Museum

Has hands-on activities. It is a great place to discover the history of the district - and  the renowned collection of Windsor chairs. There are children's activities, Buckinghamshire lace, and changing exhibitions.

Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, HP13 6PX    Tel: 01494 421895   Email

Brill Windmill
 
Is a example of a postmill, dating from the 1680's. It is not in working condition, but much of the machinery is intact, and can be viewed from two floors within the mill.

The Old Forge, Windmill Street,  Brill, HP18 9TG   Tel: 01844 237982