Clash of Steel: Medieval Knights and the Legend of St. George at Chiltern Open Air Museum
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Start date18th Apr 2026End date19th Apr 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)
Hear the ring of steel and feel the impact of battle at Clash of Steel, a high-energy living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Witness armoured warriors face off in dramatic combat displays, showcasing historical fighting techniques, weapons and armour from the medieval period. Watch as skilled re-enactors demonstrate the realities of close-quarter combat, revealing how strength, skill, strategy and pageantry determined survival on the battlefield.
Between clashes, meet the fighters up close, explore the equipment they used, and learn how armour and weapons evolved to meet the demands of war. Set within the museum’s historic buildings and open-air landscape, this immersive event offers an exciting day out for families, history enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by medieval warfare.
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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