Family Days Out

Amersham is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.

Amersham Museum Amersham Museum reopened in summer 2017 after a major refurbishment and expansion. The museum’s medieval hall house is now more clearly visible for visitors to see and enjoy. The new museum displays explore life in the town in 1580, 1775, 1892, 1939 and 1964. Complete your visit with a wander through our wonderful herb garden, which is packed with plants used for medicinal purposes. 49 High St, Amersham HP7 0DP. 01494 723700 www.amershammuseum.org/

Bojangles Creative Café We are delighted to offer plenty of creative activites for you and your little ones with Pottery painting, parties, potters’ wheels, early years soft play, and a place to relax with a good cuppa. 132 White Lion Rd, Little Chalfont, Amersham HP7 9NQ. 01494 764150 www.bojanglescreativecafe.co.uk/

Kew Little Pigs The UK’s leading micro pig farm, with knowledge and passion spanning over a decade. Kew Little Pigs is an award-winning micro pig business with over a decade of micro pig breeding. We offer unique experiences at our small family-run farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Our hands-on experiences give visitors access into our pens to pet and play with our pigs. Throughout the year we breed litters of piglets, however, we cannot guarantee there will be piglets at the time of your visit, so please follow us on social media for updates on when new piglets arrive! These oinktastic animals are very friendly and used to human contact so we encourage you to come and discover what wonderful pets they can be! Old Amersham Farm, High St, Amersham HP7 0HR. 01494 726993 www.kewlittlepigs.com/

Woodrow High House Do you have what it takes to make the leap-of-faith? Can you climb to the top of the Jacob’s ladder? Can your team navigate the obstacle course, cargo net and tunnels to complete the challenge course? Stretch your limits and explore the great outdoors during a day visit to Woodrow High House, in Amersham Buckinghamshire. Woodrow really has it all and is the perfect day trip venue for primary and secondary schools, as well as every kind of youth organisation, both large and small. New for 2021! Introducing our new high ropes course including leap-of-faith, crate stack, all-aboard and traverse wall. You’ll also be able to choose from your regular favourites including low ropes, team exercise, woodland walk and much more. Cherry Lane, Woodrow, Amersham HP7 0QG. 01494 433531 www.woodrowhighhouse.org/ Odds Farm Park Some of the animals at Odds Farm Park are as rare at the Giant Panda or Sumatran Tiger, so we keep log books of all our rare breeds. This ensures females are selectively bred with males to maintain healthy blood lines. Stroke rabbits, hand feed goats and meet all the new babies. During rainy days, the Undercover Animal Contact Barn ensures rain never stops the fun. Our visitors can see sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs in the Undercover Animal Barn at all times, including a variety of rare breeds and very often their young too. Wooburn Common, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe HP10 0LX. 01628 520188 www.oddsfarm.co.uk/

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway The world’s oldest original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. With over 90 years of history, a huge model railway, 1.5 acres of well-kept gardens and finely detailed model buildings Bekonscot is a great day out for everyone. Stuck in a 1930s-time warp, see England how it used to be, & discover a wonderful little world tucked away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Since its opening over 15 million visitors have been captivated by the charm and eccentricity of Roland Callingham’s creation. Warwick Rd, Beaconsfield HP9 2PL. 01494 672919 www.bekonscot.co.uk/

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Visit the Roald Dahl Museum, a great little family attraction in Great Missenden, the heart of Roald Dahl Country. Come face-to-face with Fantastic Mr Fox, measure up to your Roald Dahl heroes, pull a power pose next to Matilda and discover Roald Dahl’s famous Writing Hut - the birthplace of your favourite characters - at the Museum of the World’s No.1 Storyteller. 81-83 High St, Great Missenden HP16 0AL. 01494 892192 www.roalddahl.com/museum

Aldenham Country Park We are a not-for-profit farming, food, care and education enterprise. We aim to enhance the countryside, care for wildlife and farm ecologically. Visit 100 acres of beautiful countryside. Enjoy the scenery, walks, explore the farm and 100 Aker Wood. Enjoy great value all year round access by becoming a member. We offer camping, exclusive glamping including facilities for families with SEND children in our glamping cabins. We also offer events field for private hire to where we have held; drive through cinemas, weddings, corporate events and more. We also have a small shop selling free range eggs and meat from our farm Aldenham Rd, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3BA. 020 8953 9602 www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk/