Extra-special family day out from London
Monday 11 August
The Roald Dahl Museum is just a hop, skip and a jump from London via train
In just 45 minutes you’ll find yourself in the charming Chiltern Hills. Stop at Great Missenden station and you’ll be walking in the footsteps of the BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox and Matilda.
The Roald Dahl Museum
Based in the village that Roald lived and wrote in for over 30 years, this hands-on family-friendly museum is packed with interactive gallery spaces featuring the stories behind the stories, and is ideal for kids aged 5 to 12. Pull a power-pose with Matilda, peek into a film set from the 2009 Fantastic Mr Fox film, dress up as your favourite characters or just relax with a book.
You’ll find a craft room to keep you all busy packed with free drop-in activities based around the books, Museum trails to help you explore and family games to join in with.
Where the magic happened
The centrepiece of the Museum is Roald Dahl’s Writing Hut, preserved exactly how he left it. Peek inside and learn how Roald got inspiration for his stories. You can also see original manuscripts, ideas books and film props on display.
Join in with the fun
Book your tickets and workshops online. Remember, your general admission allows you to visit for a whole year!
Explore the Museum
Getting here from London
Get the Chiltern Railways service from London Marylebone to Great Missenden station. The journey takes about 45 minutes and the Museum is a short 5 minute walk from the station.
If you want to use the National Rail Days Out Guide 2 for 1 offer at the Museum, visit the Days Out Guide website to get your voucher.
Great Missenden isn’t on the London Underground network, but the nearest station is surprisingly close. Amersham station is on the Metropolitan line and is around 10 miles away. Get to Great Missenden via local bus routes with Carousel Buses or via a short taxi ride.
The Museum is just over an hours drive from central London, approx. 45 minutes drive from junction 2 of the M40. From there travel along the A335 towards Amersham, then the A413 towards Great Missenden.
The closest parking to the Museum is in the Link Roald car park or Great Missenden Station car park, both 5 minutes walk from the Museum.
If you want to use the National Rail Days Out Guide 2 for 1 offer at the Museum, visit the Days Out Guide website to get your voucher.
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Book your Museum ticketsExplore the village
Great Missenden is picture-perfect village that’s ideal for a saunter. Pick up one of the Museum guided walk leaflets and explore for yourself. Play in the woods that inspired Fantastic Mr Fox, visit Matilda’s library and see the vintage petrol pumps that feature in Danny the Champion of the World all while letting off steam and getting some fresh air.
“Lovely location, and such a lovely town to walk around”
You can also enjoy two playgrounds and the Buryfield park (perfect for picnics in summer!) and lots of charming cafes, pubs and gift shops along the High Street. Take a stroll up to the 14th Century church of St Peter and St Paul to find Roald Dahl’s grave and the BFG footprints leading to it.
Glorious Great Missenden
Fill up at the Filling-Station
Inspired by the petrol pumps in Danny the Champion of the World, our Filling Station keeps you topped-up with food and drink during your visit. Serving a range of cakes, snacks, pastries and hot and cold drinks — most of which are supplied by lovely local suppliers picked for their commitment to quality and great taste.
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The BFG
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