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Cavalry and Cannons: The Napoleonic Experience
Sun 24 May and Mon 25 May
£16.50 for adults £11.50 for children when pre-booked 10am-5pm
Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB
March back to the early 19th century as Napoleonic Living History comes to Chiltern Open Air Museum for an immersive family-friendly historical event. Discover life during the Napoleonic Wars through authentic living history displays, military drills and engaging demonstrations. Watch as over 150 re-enactors assemble for coordinated drills and a dramatic skirmish that brings the battlefield to life. Meet soldiers in period uniform, learn about weapons, tactics and daily routines, and explore how war shaped the lives of ordinary people at home and abroad during this turbulent era of British history. Throughout the day, visitors can meet re-enactors, ask questions, and see history brought vividly to life across the museum’s unique open-air setting. With historic buildings as a backdrop, this event offers an engaging day out for families, schools and history enthusiasts, perfect for anyone interested in Britain’s Napoleonic past. Event highlights • Napoleonic military drills and demonstrations • Meet soldiers and learn about life during the Napoleonic Wars • Family-friendly living history activities • Set within the museum’s historic buildings and grounds...
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