Rogues and Highwaymen
Next: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Runs until Sunday, 2 August 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Venue
- Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, HP9 4AB
- Price
- £16.50 for adults £11.50 for children (pre-booked)
Discover Rogues & Highwaymen at Chiltern Open Air Museum. Meet notorious outlaws, hear thrilling tales and explore crime and punishment in Georgian Britain.
More Information (Bucks Radio is not responsible for external websites)
Journey back to the 17th and 18th centuries and discover a world of highway robbery, crime and punishment. Meet infamous characters from the age of the highwayman, hear tales of daring escapes and ill-gotten gains, and learn how law and order struggled to keep pace on Britain’s roads. Through engaging demonstrations, storytelling and character encounters, uncover the realities behind the romantic myths.
Explore life on the road and in the taverns, discover how justice was served, and see how ordinary people were affected by crime during this fascinating period of British history. Set among the museum’s historic buildings and open-air setting, this immersive event offers a captivating day out for families, history lovers and fans of Georgian Britain.
Event highlights
• Living history encounters with rogues and highwaymen
• Tales of crime, punishment and justice
• Meet characters from 17th- and 18th-century Britain
• Family-friendly storytelling and demonstrations
• Set within the museum’s unique historic buildings and grounds
Venue
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Newland Park, Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Giles
HP9 4AB
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 17:00 on the following dates.
Select a date to add this event to your calendar app.













