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Traditional Christmas Weekend
Meet expert re-enactors demonstrating what Christmas was like for poorer Victorians and explore the sights, sounds and traditions of a 19th-century festive celebration. Enjoy seasonal music from local choirs and musicians, listen to festive storytelling, visit our artisan craft stalls, and enjoy an audience with Father Christmas.
Victorian Christmas
Step into a traditional Dickensian Christmas as the Ragged Victorians bring the festive season vividly to life.
Local Bands and Choirs
Enjoy live festive music throughout the weekend, with performances from local bands, choirs and community music groups.
Performances will take place in Hill Farm Barn throughout the day, filling our historic buildings with Christmas music.
Local Artisan Craft Stalls
Browse a selection of artisan craft stalls in Northolt Barn, Thame Vicarage Room, and Norwich Marquee from local makers and discover handmade gifts, crafts and seasonal treats.
The Museum’s shop will be stocked with items that would make great Christmas gifts.
An Audience with Father Christmas
Father Christmas will be joining us for the weekend.
Come along for a special festive group audience and add a little Christmas magic to your visit.
Horse and Carriage Rides (additional charge).
Victorian Christmas
Step into a traditional Dickensian Christmas as the Ragged Victorians bring the festive season vividly to life.
Local Bands and Choirs
Enjoy live festive music throughout the weekend, with performances from local bands, choirs and community music groups.
Performances will take place in Hill Farm Barn throughout the day, filling our historic buildings with Christmas music.
Local Artisan Craft Stalls
Browse a selection of artisan craft stalls in Northolt Barn, Thame Vicarage Room, and Norwich Marquee from local makers and discover handmade gifts, crafts and seasonal treats.
The Museum’s shop will be stocked with items that would make great Christmas gifts.
An Audience with Father Christmas
Father Christmas will be joining us for the weekend.
Come along for a special festive group audience and add a little Christmas magic to your visit.
Horse and Carriage Rides (additional charge).
Saturday 5 December and Sunday 6 December
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Newland Park
Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB
10:00-16:00Adults £17.50
Concessions £16.50
Children £12.50
Under 4s Free
COAM Annual Members Free
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