Open Gardens at Chesham Bois House
Take a stroll through the awesome history and beauty of Chesham Bois House's Open Gardens event.
Take a stroll through the awesome history and beauty of Chesham Bois House's Open Gardens event.
Join us for a walk around old Chesham and learn some of the history of our town.
Museum themed bounce and rhyme for parents and carers with children aged under five.
Take inspiration from the postcards in our collection and recreate a beautiful watercolour scene from old Chesham or bring your own photos of modern day Chesham and paint your favourite view.
Join guide Tony Eustace as he takes us on a stroll around Waterside.
Discover what life it was like for Victorian children who lived in Chesham. Try some straw plaiting or make your own Victorian toy. This ticket is for Wednesday 29 May 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Discover what life it was like for Victorian children who lived in Chesham. Try some straw plaiting or make your own Victorian toy. This event is on Wednesday 29 May 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Learn about the fascinating craft of straw plaiting and its importance to our local industry. In this first session you will learn how to plait and the following week you will make a straw decoration using your new skill!
A guided walk accompanied by local artist Mary Pomeroy, who will oversee three sketching stops.
Take a look at the wonderful cross stitch samplers in our collection made by local Victorian girls. Learn about the history of this craft and have a go at making one yourself.
As part of the Creative in Chesham series and part of Bucks Open Weekend, inspired by local traditions of brick and tile making, join us to make decorated Sgraffito tiles.
Come and discover the history of cross stitch. See some examples of cross stitch from Victorian Chesham to inspire you, then cross stitch your own book mark.
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