Cavalry and Cannons: The Napoleonic Experience at Chiltern Open Air Museum
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Start date24th May 2026End date25th May 2026 -
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Start Time10:00End Time17:00 -
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LocationChiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks HP8 4AB -
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Price£16.50 (adult) £11.50 (child)
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.
Additional information
General Museum Information
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability – pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer.
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