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News and events

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July/August

  • The Friends local walk together with the Chiltern Socity.
  • Date to be confirmed

Pimms Evening

  • Please put this in your diary so we don’t miss you!
  • 27 August

Milton’s London

  • We will have a walk through Milton’s London with Lance Pearson, to include tea
  • 26 September

AGM

  • We have chosen a Saturday so that it is more convenient for more people. Our honorary patron, Gordon Campbell will be speaking. Those of you who heard him at the Literary Festival or at Kingsplace know that he is not to be missed. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available as always.
  • 28 November

Welcome to Milton's Cottage

"A happy rural seat of various view"

Paradise Lost, Book IV, line 248

John Miltons Cottage exterior in summer

Milton's Cottage in summer picture by: Paul Mason

Milton’s Cottage, situated in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, was once the home of John Milton (1608-1674), one of England’s greatest poets. It is now a museum of his work and times.

The cottage is open daily from 1st March to 31st October, Tuesday to Sunday inclusive. The hours are 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. And from 2.00 p.m. To 6.00 p.m. We are closed Mondays except for Bank Holidays.

View the contact page for directions by car and public transport.

It is sometimes possible for the Cottage to be opened on Mondays during the season, and daylight evenings, for reasonably sized parties. Please email us at info@miltonscottage.org to request special openings.

Find us

  • Milton's Cottage
  • Deanway
  • Chalfont St. Giles
  • Buckinghamshire
  • HP8 4JH
Chalfont St Giles

Admission

  • Adults £4.00
  • Children under fifteen £2.00
  • Parties of 20 or more £3.00