Events Around Buckinghamshire

Somewhere in Clivedens woodland there’s a lost treasure waiting to be discovered. Band together to solve the clues and see if you can solve the case of the missing Sancy diamond. Back in 1946 during a lavish dinner party, the Sancy diamond from Nancy Astors bejewelled tiara was stolen.

Keep your teens busy this summer by bringing together the family - your success on completing this challenge relies on your shared skills to work as a team. Take on our summer challenge for fans of mind games and escape rooms. Travel back in time to solve the mysteries of an abandoned garden before it is lost forever.

Join the new recruits in the World War Two operation at Hughenden this summer. You’ll be issued with a Hillside Heroes briefing and take on top secret work! Booking Not Needed. Suitable for all ages. Dogs on leads welcome.

Summer holiday fun, exploring the different shapes in the landscape around Cliveden. The summer gardens at Cliveden are in full bloom and waiting to be discovered by little legs. Booking Not Needed. Children are invited to this event. Dogs on leads welcome.

Navigate your way around a maze that has been mowed into the grass. As you stroll around the gardens, keep an eye out for the maze below the Parterre. Mowed into the grass, the puzzle has been created by our gardens team inspired by a design from the collections.

Join us at Waddesdon for a fun-filled sporting experience. Five weeks of fun over the summer holidays; try your hand at a range of sports including some enjoyed by the Rothschild family.

Thursday 22 August 11am – 3pm Robogeddon is going to be taking place in Kingsbury, Come along and discover your mean streak!. The aim is to win points by scoring points.

Feeling brave? Ever wanted to meet and hold animals from all over the world? Now is your chance! Learn all about exotic species such as the Praying Mantis, Tarantula, Bearded Dragon, Giant Snail, Tree Frog and more. Book online into one of the half hour slots. Booking is essential.

Our active, creative holiday scheme for children from 5-13 years Book in advance - as only 30 places available. The fun never stops come rain or shine at our Kids Club holiday activity club designed for ages 5-13 years.

Entertain the little ones this summer at Eden’s FREE nature-themed workshops. Pebble Decorating – 1st August – 11am-4pm Children can come along and get artistic painting pebbles. Perhaps a rainbow coloured pebble for the garden – something you don’t see every day!

Fancy a punt on the River Thames' Our selection of boating options offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the river. Choose from hiring your own rowing or motor boat, or relax on a skippered river cruise. There are two skippered cruises to choose from. Smooth waters runs at 11, 12, 1.10, 2.10, 3.10 and costs 11.

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor. A 20 minute talk by one of our House Guides, uncovering an aspect of Waddesdon’s extraordinary collection and history. A different topic will be covered each day, with guides discussing their areas of interest and expertise. Booking Not Needed.

Brought to Life: Eliot Hodgkin Rediscovered is the first major exhibition of the artist’s work in nearly thirty years, and aims to return this remarkable British painter to the spotlight where he belongs.

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor. Join one of our volunteer garden guides on a 45 minute walk to explore the history of the gardens, the Manor and the Rothschild family. This walk goes through the grounds on paved and gravel paths. Hosted daily at 11.30am (also 2pm on Wed & Fri). Booking Not Needed.

Discover the history of Rothschild wine. Have the history of the Rothschild wine brought to life in this free 20-minute talk on the Rothschilds and their wines.

This exhibition will shine a spotlight on how technology is being used to enhance our understanding of art history, enabling masterpieces which have been victims of circumstance or history to be seen as they were once intended.

Join Michael and Diana from our partners at Active Bucks for a scenic weekly walk around the garden stopping off on route for the opportunity to take photos. Hone your skills and capture some snaps on a group photography walk through the garden.

Audio tour featuring the voices of Nancy Astor’s grandchildren, sharing their memories of her. The grandchildren of Nancy Astor share their memories of their illustrious grandmother during this audio tour. Booking Not Needed.

As part of ’Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek’ this exhibition unearths letters written to Nancy, from the public, in the controversial run-up to and during her election to parliament. In 1919, Nancy Astor became the first woman to take her seat in Parliament.

This audio-visual experience features British Path footage of Nancy Astor throughout her life, alongside audio clips from the British Library. This audio-visual experience features British Path footage of Nancy Astor throughout her life, alongside audio clips from the British Library.

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds. A free 20 minute talk on weekdays about the Aviary and its work, presented by a member of the Aviary team. Learn about the exotic collection of rare and endangered birds at Waddesdon and the important conservation work of this registered zoo.

We have a medieval theme this summer with a ’Treasure Hunt’ around the museum, a quiz on our current exhibition Buckingham 1369 and crafts on the terrace in the exercise yard. Lots to do and lots of fun!

As part of a drive to get as many children’s eyes tested as possible before school terms starts in September, Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists in Welwyn Garden City is offering parents and carers free eye tests when they book a special one hour appointment with their child between 17th and 31st August.

Explore the historic Parklands surrounding the Arts Centre and take part in a creative, summertime challenge with artist and gardener Katie Elle Fields.

We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.