Planning a school visit to Chiltern Open Air Museum?
Here are some tips and information to help you make the most out of your visit.
You and a colleague are encouraged to visit COAM for free to see the site and facilities. Please phone or email the learning team to agree a convenient time and date.
Check through your paperwork. We know that mistakes can be made, so please check in advance that your timetable matches with what you think you have booked. Mistakes can be put right in advance but it is much harder to adapt on the day of your visit.
Read the Museum risk assessment and use it as the basis of your own risk assessment if required by your school.
Read the frequently asked questions. Whether you are a first-timer or experienced visitor, it is worth reading the FAQs. We update them on a regular basis.
We take our safeguarding obligations seriously. Here is a summary of our Safeguarding Policy. A copy of the full policy can be emailed to you on request.
On occasions we may have a photographer capturing images for our marketing promotions, we will always ask your permission before capturing and using any images. Photography consent form.
We are an approachable friendly team and love to answer questions. We want you to have the best possible day at COAM so please ask us if you are unsure of anything.
How to get here
We are close to several main routes and can be reached from the M25 at Junction 17. Follow the brown tourist signs to the Museum via Denham Way and Chalfont Road.
The Museum is also signposted from the A413 at Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles.
Look out for the Comer Homes Newland Park Development signs and we’re on the left down the main driveway. We have a large car park with dedicated disabled parking.
By car
The Chiltern Line from Marylebone or the Metropolitan Line from Baker Street to Chalfont & Latimer Station or Chorleywood Station are within short taxi rides of the Museum.
Train Helpline: 08457 484950 | www.chilternrailways.co.uk
By Train
There are no buses to Newland Park. The nearest bus stop in Chalfont St Giles, around 30 minutes walk away, is on the A30, and 353 routes.
Advice for Coach Drivers
The Museum is in a rural setting and approaches down country lanes. The lane to the Museum from the Maple Cross direction is particularly narrow. We recommend that coaches approach the Museum from Chalfont St Peter. Turn off the A413 at the Waggon and Horses Pub, and then drive up Chesham Lane to join Gorelands Lane.
By Bus
Newland Park, Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Peter, HP8 4AB