The Friends of Milton's Cottage are an independent charity set up as a network of supporters of Milton’s Cottage in the village of Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire.
Milton’s Cottage is the only surviving residence of the poet John Milton who came to live in the village in 1665 to escape from the plague in London. The cottage was bought by subscription in 1887 and is open to the public on Wednesday to Sunday afternoons from April to October. It houses an important collection of Milton's published works, including first or early editions of his poetic works and pamphlets on social, religious, political and press freedoms. Milton’s Cottage is also home to a unique literary garden, planted with trees, flowers and fruits mentioned in his poetry and is listed by English Heritage as a Grade II Registered Historic Garden.
The Friends raise money through membership subscriptions and events, including the Annual Milton Lecture in London, to help with the operation and maintenance costs of the Cottage and garden.
Friends can look forward to:
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The Annual Pimms Party in the garden of the cottage on
Friday 11th September 2026 at 6.00pm You are invited to join the Friends of Milton's Cottage for Pimms, canapés and an entertainment exploring the themes of persuasion and seduction in readings from the works of John Milton and William Shakespeare interspersed with appropriate music. Tickets £20 if purchased online in advance or £25 on the gate.
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