Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center: a must-see in Buckinghamshire!

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My daughter first visited the Roald Dahl Museum five years ago with her class, and I volunteered to join them. Since then, I’ve promised myself I’d return with my son and husband: this place is truly inspiring!
There’s so much to discover about this unique author and his writing skills! If you haven’t been yet, add it to your bucket list – all ages will love it!
Today, DOYOUSPEAKLONDON invites you to Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire!
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Roald Dahl & Story Center in Buckinghamshire

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The Museum has been completely refurbished a few years ago and now provides enough space to present the Roald Dahl collection, welcome schools, and organise some events related to writing.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by a cheerful lady perfectly expert on Roald Dahl’s life and work, who introduced us to the museum’s plan.

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Then, we stepped into the first room and discovered details about Roald Dahl’s childhood and some fun facts that would later inspire his books.

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The author was certainly not the most docile child, and he liked nothing more than playing tricks with people around (especially adults, and preferably teachers)!

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Visitors can also learn a lot about his family, his dreams of traveling the world, his passion for piloting aircraft, as well as his first job.

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There are lots of pictures and objects to captivate the visitors’ attention, including the young ones: they have the opportunity to dress up like Roald Dahl or press buttons or compare their size to that of the author etc…
This place is really well-thought as everything is made to encourage you to interact and enjoy!

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Well, you just have to choose your outfit and play! (I have to say that due to covid people were not particularly keen on trying these, but anyway it was an available option)

Roald Dahl Museum is the perfect family attraction for all ages!

The creative process of writing

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The second part of the Museum is dedicated to how Roald Dahl wrote on a daily basis and what would be useful for kids to learn to write their own stories.

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Roald Dahl’s writing Hut, in which he kept his fetish objects and worked with the same routine every single day.
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All Roald Dahl’s objects in the Hut are explained with a clever system that all kids enjoy very much!

Referring to Roald Dahl’s habits and methods is a captivating way of inspiring (and entertaining) everyone, especially young people!

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This is the place where kids think of their characters, in terms of physical appearance and personality.

I’ve been amazed by a few kids completely absorbed by all workshops throughout the visit, and willing to do everything conscientiously!

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This is quite fascinating to see all these great writers mentioning their tips so freely!

A movie shows an interview of Roald Dahl, where he explains his method and gives advice on how he writes. Some other authors (including JK Rowling) also reveal their secrets in another part of the museum.

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With a selection of words, visitors are encouraged to write long (and funny!) sentences which are then put on the screen. We had so much fun here!

Roald Dahl’s Village Trail

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After exploring the museum, feel free to wander the village and discover the places that inspired Roald Dahl. You’ll be given a map to guide you through the area.

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We took a short walk to the nearby cemetery, where Roald Dahl is laid to rest. It was a meaningful moment as we found his grave, a quiet spot that felt deeply connected to the legacy of the beloved author.

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It was quite touching to see how humble he was to get such a simple grave… 

It was a delight to stroll through the village, admiring the charming houses and their beautifully crafted doors—each one adding to the village’s unique, picturesque atmosphere.

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I highly recommend taking your time to fully soak in the charm of this place – there’s so much to see and appreciate!

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Great Missenden is a charming village just 45 minutes from London. Why not take the chance to enjoy a day in the countryside and have fun with the whole family?


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Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center: 81-83 High St, Great Missenden HP16 0AL
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4 thoughts on “Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center: a must-see in Buckinghamshire!

  1. Myriam says:

    Très original musée ! Une jeune fille à la splendide chevelure semble passionnée.
    DYSL m’a donné envie de me pencher sur la biographie de Roald Dahl .

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