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Milton’s Cottage Tour

Visit the only surviving home of the poet and parliamentarian John Milton.

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Highlights

  • Discover Grade I listed dwelling where Milton escaped the Plague in 1665 and completed his epic masterpiece, Paradise Lost.
  • See early editions of his best-known poetic works on display including Lycidas, Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain’d.
  • Find a treasure-trove of Milton’s iconic prose writings, many of which focus on freedoms in government, religion, speech and the press.
  • Enjoy a unique literary garden, planted with trees, flowers and fruits referenced in Milton’s poetry.

What's included

  • Entry to Milton’s Cottage
  • Optional Tour

Prepare for the experience

Children information:

  • Baby changing facilities available.
  • Push chairs are allowed.
  • Accompanied children under 16 enter for free.

Accessibility information:

  • There is wheelchair access by prior arrangement.
  • Guide dogs are welcome throughout the museum.
  • Contact us for more information.

Ticket restrictions:

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

There are entry slots at 02:00pm, 03:00pm and 04:00pm.

  • A visit to Milton’s Cottage usually lasts between 1 - 1.5 hours

How to get there

  • Address: 21 Deanway, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JH
  • Road access / Directions: Take the A413 to Chalfont St Giles, turn into the village at the double mini-roundabout, continue through the village and Milton’s Cottage is approximately 75 metres past the last shop.
  • Nearest train stations: Gerrards Cross, Amersham and ‘Chalfont and Latimer’

Supplier info

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by our supplier, Milton’s Cottage Trust.

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From: £1.00

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