The Heritage Park, Pitstone Museum

The Heritage Park, Pitstone Museum Step into the past at our Heritage Park & Museum! With 40+ attractions lovingly maintained by volunteers, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Come explore history with us! We have over 40 attractions from model railways to a working Blacksmith, from farm machinery to classic vehicles, from a huge working Rack Saw to a 28l Crossley Gas Engine. Try your hand at pottery or lace making, or take a tractor ride to the windmill. We are open 9 times a year with approx. 50 volunteers on hand to help, explain and educate visitors to get the most

out of their day.

- Open the Second Sunday each month & Bank Holiday Mondays
- Refreshments are on sale all day
- Craft & Trades stalls
- Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome
- Free parking in the Orchards
- Disabled access toilets
- Fun for all the family

🎉 That’s a wrap on a very hot and sunny Open Day! 🎉A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and made it such a ...
25/05/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on a very hot and sunny Open Day! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and made it such a fantastic start to our 2026 season! We hope you had a brilliant time 💚

And of course, a BIG thank you to our incredible team of volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the museum to life. We couldn’t do it without you! 👏

📸 Did you take any photos?
We’d love to see them! Share your favourites in the comments below and help us relive the day 🥰

📢 Missed out today?
Don’t worry – we’ll be back open on Sunday 14th June 2026. We’d love to see you there! 🌟

🚨 WE’RE OPEN TODAY! 🚨Pitstone Museum is officially open for our third Open Day of 2026 – and we can’t wait to welcome yo...
25/05/2026

🚨 WE’RE OPEN TODAY! 🚨

Pitstone Museum is officially open for our third Open Day of 2026 – and we can’t wait to welcome you! 🎉

Join us today from 10:30am – 4:30pm for a fantastic, family-friendly day full of history, hands-on fun, and live entertainment 🌟

📍 Pitstone Museum, LU7 9EY
🚗 FREE parking on site

✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🔹 40+ fascinating exhibits 🏺
🔹 Historic farm machinery 🚜
🔹 Hands-on crafts & demonstrations 🎨
🔹 Craft & trade stalls 🛍️
🔹 Refreshments & sweet treats 🍰

Our amazing volunteers are here all day – ready to chat, help, and bring the museum to life 💚

🌟 Come along, explore, and enjoy a brilliant day out!

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! ⏳The countdown is on - Pitstone Museum opens again this Bank Holiday Monday 🎉Join us for a fantastic day...
23/05/2026

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! ⏳

The countdown is on - Pitstone Museum opens again this Bank Holiday Monday 🎉

Join us for a fantastic day of local history, hands-on exhibits, crafts, and family fun - all brought to life by our amazing volunteers 💚

📍 Pitstone Museum, LU7 9EY
🗓️ Monday 25th May 2026
🕥 10:30am – 4:30pm

🎉 That’s a wrap on our Early May Bank Holiday Open Day! 🎉A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and made it su...
04/05/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on our Early May Bank Holiday Open Day! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and made it such a fantastic start to our 2026 season! We hope you had a brilliant time 💚

And of course, a BIG thank you to our incredible team of volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the museum to life. We couldn’t do it without you! 👏

📸 Did you take any photos?
We’d love to see them! Share your favourites in the comments below and help us relive the day 🥰

📢 Missed out today?
Don’t worry – we’ll be back open on Late May Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026. We’d love to see you there! 🌟

🚨 WE’RE OPEN TODAY! 🚨Pitstone Museum is officially open for our second Open Day of 2026 – and we can’t wait to welcome y...
04/05/2026

🚨 WE’RE OPEN TODAY! 🚨

Pitstone Museum is officially open for our second Open Day of 2026 – and we can’t wait to welcome you! 🎉

Join us today from 10:30am – 4:30pm for a fantastic, family-friendly day full of history, hands-on fun, and live entertainment 🌟

📍 Pitstone Museum, LU7 9EY
🚗 FREE parking on site

✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🔹 40+ fascinating exhibits 🏺
🔹 Historic farm machinery 🚜
🔹 Hands-on crafts & demonstrations 🎨
🔹 Craft & trade stalls 🛍️
🔹 Refreshments & sweet treats 🍰
🔹 Live Morris dancing from Whitchurch Morris 🎶

Our amazing volunteers are here all day – ready to chat, help, and bring the museum to life 💚

🌟 Come along, explore, and enjoy a brilliant day out!

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! ⏳The countdown is on - Pitstone Museum opens again this Bank Holiday Monday 🎉Join us for a fantastic day...
02/05/2026

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! ⏳

The countdown is on - Pitstone Museum opens again this Bank Holiday Monday 🎉

Join us for a fantastic day of local history, hands-on exhibits, crafts, and family fun - all brought to life by our amazing volunteers 💚

📍 Pitstone Museum, LU7 9EY
🗓️ Monday 4th May 2026
🕥 10:30am – 4:30pm
🎵 Whitchurch Morris

🎶 Live Morris Dancing at Our Bank Holiday Open Day! 🎶We’re delighted to welcome Whitchurch Morris to Pitstone Museum on ...
01/05/2026

🎶 Live Morris Dancing at Our Bank Holiday Open Day! 🎶

We’re delighted to welcome Whitchurch Morris to Pitstone Museum on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026! ⭐

Whitchurch Morris are a local Morris dancing side from Aylesbury Vale who have been performing the tradition since 1948. With decades of experience, they bring the energy, and plenty of entertainment wherever they go.

Come and experience a day packed with fun, discovery, and nostalgia at Pitstone Museum! 💚

🕵️ Join us for February’s Monthly Talk! 🕵️We’re pleased to welcome Denis Myers, an excellent speaker and regular Museum ...
05/02/2026

🕵️ Join us for February’s Monthly Talk! 🕵️

We’re pleased to welcome Denis Myers, an excellent speaker and regular Museum volunteer, for a fascinating and engaging talk on the Pinkerton’s Detective Agency.

Denis will share gripping wartime detective stories alongside the history of the Pinkerton’s Agency, from its 19th-century origins protecting U.S. railways to the evolution of modern criminal detection. Drawing on his career with the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Denis offers a frank, behind-the-scenes perspective - all delivered in a light-hearted, incisive style.

📅 Date: Thursday 26th February
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: The Meeting Room, Pitstone Museum
🔍 Topic: Pinkerton’s Detective Agency
🎤 Speaker: Denis Myers
🎟️ Admission: £2 (Members & Volunteers), £3 (Guests)
☕ Light refreshments will be served at the end of the event.

💚 All Welcome!

🎬 Join us for January’s Monthly Talk! 🎬Start the New Year with a nostalgic afternoon as we present a special Pitstone an...
12/01/2026

🎬 Join us for January’s Monthly Talk! 🎬

Start the New Year with a nostalgic afternoon as we present a special Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society Film Show, presented by Colin Woodley.

Enjoy an hour or so of short vintage films, carefully selected from Colin’s extensive reel-to-reel archive. These fascinating glimpses into the past may include:
- An American view of quirky Buckinghamshire
- Aldbury school pupils talking in the early 1960s
- A classic Massey Ferguson tractor sales pitch
- Frank Banfield’s own view of Pitstone in 1963

📅 Date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Pitstone Museum
🔍 Topic: Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society Film Show
🎤 Presented by: Colin Woodley
🎟️ Admission: £2 (Volunteers & Members), £3 (Guests)
☕ Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the event.

✨ So, whether you're a history buff, a lover of local culture, or simply looking for an engaging and enjoyable afternoon, our Monthly Museum Talks are the perfect opportunity to connect with our community’s past and present.

💚 All Welcome!

🎄 Join us for December’s Monthly Talk! 🎄We’re delighted to welcome back Prof. Steve Burnage, following his hugely popula...
01/12/2025

🎄 Join us for December’s Monthly Talk! 🎄

We’re delighted to welcome back Prof. Steve Burnage, following his hugely popular talk last year on the Government Hydrogen Strategy. This time, Steve will take us on an extraordinary journey into space, exploring the many probes sent across our solar system, with a special spotlight on the Mars Probe.

He’ll also guide us through a fascinating look at the scale of the solar system - a truly mind-stretching topic! Bring your curiosity: Steve loves audience questions!

📅 Date: Thursday, 18th December 2025
🕒 Time: Talk begins 2:30 PM (Doors open around 2:00 PM)
📍 Location: Pitstone Museum
🔍 Topic: Planetary Space Probes – Success or Failure?
🎤 Speaker: Prof. Steve Burnage
🎟️ Admission: £2 (Members), £3 (Non-Members)
☕ Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the event.

✨ So, whether you're a history buff, a lover of local culture, or simply looking for an engaging and educational afternoon, our Monthly Museum Talks are the perfect opportunity to connect with our community's past and present.

💚 All Welcome!

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