Events Around Buckinghamshire

Join The Goldsmithy, masters in bespoke handmade jewellery on the 19th/20th June at 11am or 6pm to join the team in celebrating their new workshop based in Cranfield, Milton Keynes. Join Glenn and Paul for a glass of bubbly and a tour of the new workshop. RSVP to: info@thegoldsmithy.

As part of ’Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek’, take a self-guided tour of Cliveden’s statuary collection and understand where political art is positioned across the estate. Cliveden’s vast statue collection draws important parallels to the political climate in which they were acquired.

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.

An exhibition in the courtyard exploring the lives of 20 men, a group of medieval archers who left Buckingham in 1369 with their longbows to support King Edward in the war against France. This exhibition identifies and names these men. This exhibition continues until 14th September.

Bucks Art Weeks is the largest visual arts event in Buckinghamshire and sees hundreds of artists and makers - painters, ceramicists, glass workers, jewellers, photographers, sculptors, print makers - opening up their studios to the public for an impressive line-up of free demonstrations, hands-on workshops and pop-up

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.

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.

Showing upstairs in A Little Bird Told Me Gallery in the Barn Courtyard opposite Bugdens in Wendover High Street this gallery is a gem and also does framing and prints. Katy’s artistic flair is on show here for the whole of Bucks Art Weeks as a first solo show.

Enjoy a visit to the private Rothschild walled garden at Eythrope that will intrigue, inform and inspire. Discover the four-acre walled garden, glasshouses and orchard at Eythrope. Visits to this private garden are by guided tour only. Tours lasting approximately 90 minutes, take place on Wednesdays, 10.

Step back into the history of Hughenden’s gardens on a ’behind the scenes’ tour. From its Georgian origins in the 1700s to Mary Anne Disraeli’s redesign in 1862 and the impact of the Second World War, explore the fascinating history of the gardens with our expert guides. Booking Essential.

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.

Art and Us is a new programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs. These weekly sessions enable families to work directly with an artist to explore their creative interests.

Spend an hour and 15 minutes getting to know our piggies and partaking in a farm task! This is a unique family fun experience where you will get know our pigs and learn a little about pig keeping. This 1 hour and 15 minute activity is aimed at younger pig enthusiasts ( 3-16 years).

As part of ’Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek’, experience an audio/visual experience in Cliveden’s atmospheric Sounding Chamber. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!

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.

You are very welcome to come along to a social evening for all the community. Learn and play this incredibly popular card game, Magic the Gathering. Fun and challenge for all, this is a international registered mindsport, which is 25 years old. Come by yourself, or with friends and family, and have a great evening

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).

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.

Heart-stopping love duets, thrilling choruses and lively dances are at the heart of this uplifting and joyous festival of folk culture. The story is of thwarted love and arranged marriage; Marenka must use her charm and cunning to resist her father’s wishes and marry the man she loves.

Book onto one of our short guided tours to discover more about the infamous Cliveden House. These tours allow you to see some of the rooms that were once home to Nancy and Waldorf Astor and soak in the atmosphere of 350 years of history.

Under the guidance of Adrian Boynton the Cornerstone Children’s Choir offers an excellent musical training for young people who love to sing. The choir contributes to special services at Christ the Cornerstone and is invited to participate in events within the local community.

Winter Wilson are back on the road, following a hugely successful UK tour with folk-rock legends Fairport Convention, and now featuring songs from their latest CD Far Off on the Horizon, but it is in live performance that these two really excel, interspersing great songs, stunning harmonies and fine musicianship with

Join us for a tour of Flint House and Windmill Hill Archive. This is your chance to see exquisite interiors and artworks of two pieces of contemporary architecture on the Waddesdon estate, Windmill Hill Archive and Flint House.