Museums · East of England
Milton's Cottage
In or near Chalfont St Giles.
Milton's Cottage — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Seer Green and Jordans · 3.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Milton's Cottage is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Milton's Cottage is the only surviving home of the renowned poet John Milton, located in Chalfont St. Giles. The cottage serves as a museum showcasing Milton's literary contributions and features a unique garden inspired by his works.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milton's Cottage is a museum located in the West Midlands, postcode HP8. It is notable for being the former home of the poet John Milton. The cottage is of historical significance and is recognised for its connection to one of England's key literary figures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6304, -0.5726
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Chalfont St Giles
- Postcode
- HP8 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesham and Amersham
- Phone
- 01494 872313
- Nearest railway station
- Seer Green and Jordans — 3.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 2pm–5pm; last entry 4:30pm
- Official site
- www.miltonscottage.org
Sources
- osm: way/463849066 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milton's Cottage?
- Milton's Cottage is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP8 4JH), in the parish of Chalfont St Giles.
- What is Milton's Cottage?
- Milton's Cottage — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milton's Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Seer Green and Jordans, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP8 4JH.
- Is Milton's Cottage a protected site?
- Yes — Milton's Cottage is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Milton's Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Seer Green and Jordans, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP8 4JH.