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AGM

  • Saturday, 28th November in the Memorial Hall at 4pm.
  • Professor Gordon Campbell to speak
  • Mulled wine and minced pies
  • All are welcome

John Milton in Voice and Verse

  • Monday 9th December 2009
  • Lance Pierson and Belinda Yates perform “John Milton in Voice and Verse”
  • St John the Baptist Church, Little Missenden at 7.30.
  • Tickets £5 [to include a glass of wine] are obtainable on the door, or from the church on 01494 862008

Bridge Drive

  • 11th March 2010 in the Chalfont St Peter Community Centre
  • Please contact friends@miltonscottage.org for more information and a booking form

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