During the winter we will be installing new play equipment at Bekonscot, ready for our 2024 season. The current play area will therefore be closed throughout November and December. The new play equipment will include a wooden castle, complete with fireman’s pole, slide and wobbly bridge and a pirate ship which is wheelchair accessible. Have…
Bekonscot is open 7 days a week until Sunday 29th October, then at weekends only until Sunday 10th December. We re-open for the 2024 season on Saturday 10th February. Bekonscot Illuminated Every weekend from 28th October, the model village will be illuminated at dusk transforming it into an even more magical experience. Festive Weekends 25th…
On Saturday 30th September 2023, Bekonscot was delighted to welcome the Right Honourable Michael Portillo to officially open its latest attraction for visitors, High Shrunkham Junction. Invited guests included Trustees of the Roland Callingham Foundation, Directors of Bekonscot Ltd, local dignitaries and Bekonscot staff. Mr Portillo spoke of his fondness for Bekonscot since visiting as…
High Shrunkham Junction, Bekonscot’s new immersive museum is now open! Experience that shrinking feeling at High Shrunkham Junction. Our new immersive museum takes you on a journey inside one of the 1930s stations at Bekonscot Model Village. Become the size of one of our models and discover the Station Masters Office, the Waiting Room and…
As long-term supporters of the Florence Nightingale Hospice through our small grants programme, Bekonscot are pleased to support their new shop which opens in Beaconsfield on 20th January. During a brief spell of sunshine this week, the hospice’s mascot, Florrie bear, along with the new shop manager paid a visit to Bekonscot for a photoshoot…
The heavy machinery has arrived onsite and work has begun on phase 1 of the play area refurbishment. The multi-talented team at Bekonscot have started the task of digging out the grass bank at the back of the play area. This is the start of a major project to improve and replace the current play…
Please note the following changes to our opening times as we approach the Autumn and Winter seasons. Open 7 days a week until Sunday 30th October Open at weekends only from 5th/6th November until 10th/11th December Village closes for the winter maintenance programme from Monday 12th December. Bekonscot re-opens for the 2023 season on Saturday…
We will be running our second themed day especially for home educated pupils on Wednesday 14th September. The theme for this day will be “Life in the 1930’s”. As well as entry to the model village, tickets will include a themed and age appropriate workshop. Please ensure that you book the correct workshop for the…
Carry on enjoying Bekonscot once you get home by visiting the Fun and Games pages on our website. Have a go at our Virtual Village computer game where you can create and save your own design of model village. For the crafters amongst you, enjoy our Make and Take @ Home activities to recreate classic…
Every Monday during term-time the Education Centre becomes a toddler friendly zone. Bring your pre-schoolers to Bekonscot between 10.00 and 12.30 on Monday mornings during term time to enjoy toddler friendly toys and crafts in the Education Centre. Normal admission prices apply giving full access to the model village and outdoor play area as well…