Milton’s Cottage Trust

Milton’s Cottage Trust Milton's Cottage is the only surviving residence of John Milton - and the place where he completed his masterpiece, Paradise Lost.

The museum house and garden are open for visitors from April to December. Please see website for opening times and events. Milton's Cottage is the only surviving residence of the visionary poet and parliamentarian John Milton. He came here to escape and earlier epidemic - the Great Plague of 1665 - and complete his best-known poem, Paradise Lost. We have been open to the public since 1887, making us one of the oldest writer's house museums in the world. The four ground floor museum rooms contain the most extensive collection in the world on open display of 17th Century first editions of John Milton's works, both poetry and prose. Hear of the extraordinary career of this blind genius vividly described in his refuge from the plague where he wrote some of the finest poetry and feel the ambience of the setting. The thoughts of John Milton and the diverse nature of his published works are the evidence that demonstrates why he leaves such an enduring legacy.

Thank you to everyone who came along to our September Drink & Ink pop‑up bar and workshop with the wonderful local artis...
07/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our September Drink & Ink pop‑up bar and workshop with the wonderful local artist Elly Bazigos. It was inspiring to see so much creativity and to welcome both familiar faces and new friends. These evenings have been selling out quickly, so if you’d like to join us on 30 October or 27 November, please book soon via https://www.miltonscottage.org/whats-on-category/events/

🥂 🎨 Don't miss our last two Drink & Ink nights 30th Oct and 27th Nov -- visit the museum out-of-hours, enjoy a drink fro...
06/10/2026

🥂 🎨 Don't miss our last two Drink & Ink nights 30th Oct and 27th Nov -- visit the museum out-of-hours, enjoy a drink from our pop up bar and discover the fun of print-making against a backdrop of rare books and early printed pamphlets in the home where John Milton completed his epic Paradise Lost.

🎟 30th October - Create a spooky print for Halloween
🎟 27th November - Create your own cards and wrapping paper

Working with professional artists, we’ll take you step-by-step through a range of printing processes to create your own artwork to take home. It’s your chance to get inky over a drink, without the structure of a formal workshop – perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike.

The workshop costs £10, with all materials and tuition provided and your first drink for free. There is limited availability, with advanced booking recommended. Book now via https://www.miltonscottage.org/whats-on-category/events/

For further information about this event please email [email protected] or call us on 01494 872313.

Murder Mystery night tonight at Milton’s Cottage - getting our detective hats on! 🕵️‍♂️🔎🕵️ This event is all sold out bu...
02/10/2026

Murder Mystery night tonight at Milton’s Cottage - getting our detective hats on! 🕵️‍♂️🔎🕵️ This event is all sold out but keep an eye on our page for more news soon!

Last tickets available for Friday 27th!🥂🎨'Drink & Ink' EXTENDED DUE TO DEMAND! Thank you to everyone who has come along ...
16/09/2026

Last tickets available for Friday 27th!🥂🎨'Drink & Ink' EXTENDED DUE TO DEMAND! Thank you to everyone who has come along to our summer 'Drink & Ink' pop-up bar and print evenings in the home of John Milton. There are a few tickets left for Friday 25th Sept to try out Tetra-Pak printing with local artist Elly Bazigos. Book tickets at https://www.miltonscottage.org/whats-on-category/events/

We've extended 'Drink & Ink' nights to Friday 30th Oct and Friday 27th Nov at Milton's Cottage in Chalfont St Giles. Space is very limited so please book early!

🎟 Tickets are £10 and include your first drink plus all workshop materials. There is free parking in the car park behind the museum.

Final call for tickets! Join us Friday 11th Sept in the Milton's Cottage garden in Chalfont St Giles for an evening of ...
01/09/2026

Final call for tickets!

Join us Friday 11th Sept in the Milton's Cottage garden in Chalfont St Giles for an evening of Pimm’s, canapés, readings and music. Explore themes of persuasion and seduction with Milton and Shakespeare, accompanied by music and song. Be charmed by Orpheus’ lyre — and tempted by Milton’s serpent!

🎟 £20 in advance / £25 on the gate
Tickets: https://www.miltonscottage.org/whats-on-category/events/
Free parking in the car park behind the museum.

For more information please contact [email protected]
https://www.friendsofmiltonscottage.org.uk/

All proceeds support Milton’s Cottage, the only surviving home of John Milton where he completed his epic 'Paradise Lost'.

Please take a minute to nominate Milton's Cottage Trust CIO for the Benefact Group £1,000 charity draw next week Sept 7t...
01/09/2026

Please take a minute to nominate Milton's Cottage Trust CIO for the Benefact Group £1,000 charity draw next week Sept 7th to 11th!
https://movementforgood.com/draws/1000

Fundraising helps to save and protect the only surviving home of John Milton for future generations.

We had a great time at our first (sold out!) Drink & Ink pop up bar and print workshop. If you missed out, tickets are s...
11/08/2026

We had a great time at our first (sold out!) Drink & Ink pop up bar and print workshop. If you missed out, tickets are still available for Friday 28th August to enjoy a drink, explore the museum and garden out of hours and create your own letterpress poster with Pixel Press.

Discover the fun of print-making and create your own artwork to take home against a backdrop of rare books and early printed pamphlets (and in our garden if the weather allows).

Tickets are £10 including your first drink. Advanced booking recommended at https://www.miltonscottage.org/whats-on-category/events/

This event is part of Bucks Open Weekend(s) 2026 supported by Bucks Culture.

🎨Don't miss our drop-in family-friendly art and craft activities on Thursdays between 11 am and 1 pm in July and August ...
28/07/2026

🎨Don't miss our drop-in family-friendly art and craft activities on Thursdays between 11 am and 1 pm in July and August on the dates below. Activities are free of charge and no booking is required - just turn up and join in! There is free parking in the car park behind the museum on the Deanway in Chalfont St Giles.

🐙30th July - Creature Collages with artist Emma Peel
🐍6th Aug - Reptile Encounters with Berkshire Reptile Encounters
🪲13th Aug - Bug Books
🐦20th Aug - Nest Builders
🐸27th Aug - Ani-mal-imations with Frog Morris

What would a mini Milton's Cottage look like??? It's been a delight to be a part of this project working with the Nation...
22/07/2026

What would a mini Milton's Cottage look like??? It's been a delight to be a part of this project working with the National Paralympic Heritage Trust and our partner SEND school RISE SPACE. Students from Rise Space had such a creative and thoughtful response to exploring Milton's Cottage and have created a wonderful Mini Museum that celebrates John Milton's legacy as a writer and champion of free speech. Happy to have played a part in inspiring the next generation of museum professionals. Have a look at the mini Milton's Cottage below!

What to do on a Friday night? Drink & Ink at Milton's Cottage! Pop-up bar in the cottage garden in Chalfont St Giles w...
22/07/2026

What to do on a Friday night? Drink & Ink at Milton's Cottage! Pop-up bar in the cottage garden in Chalfont St Giles with the option to get creative.

🍷Friday 31st July -- Pop-up bar and try out UV light art printing with local artist Lisa Webster. Take home your own print!🌼

🍷Friday 28th Aug -- Save the date for pop-up bar and letter-press printing 🎨

🍷Friday 25th Sept -- Save the date for pop-up bar and letter-press printing 🖌

Book now for Friday 31st July tickets £10 including first drink https://www.miltonscottage.org/whats-on-category/events/
Tickets should also be available on the day but as numbers are limited, please book in advance if you'd like to reserve a spot. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Address

Milton's Cottage, 21 Deanway
Chalfont Saint Giles
HP84JH

Telephone

+441494872313

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