Buckinghamshire Events
The Gary Moore Blues Experience
Fri 18 Sep 26
Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre
Queens Park
Aylesbury HP21 7RT
Although he left us over ten years ago, Gary Moore is still very much with us… he was an unstoppable, irrepressible force of nature...
The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival at Hambleden
Fri 18 Sep 26
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hambleden RG9 6RX
The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival is now in its 16th year and continues to attract support from audiences and musicians...
The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival at Hambleden
Fri 18 Sep 26
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hambleden RG9 6RX
The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival is now in its 16th year and continues to attract support from audiences and musicians...
What Is Living Archive MK - With LAMK Chair Roger Kitchen
Fri 18 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: Come and discover the work of Living Archive MK in this talk from its Chair, Roger Kitchen...
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Living Archive MK Film Double Bill
Fri 18 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: Join us tonight as we screen two documentary films from Living Archive MK. The first film, Milton Keynes: Energy Capital UK, looks...
A century of music
Fri 18 Sep 26
The Railway Club, Coxhill Way, Aylesbury HP21 8HH
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate local and national music trends from 1920-2020 with local talent. Join us for an evening of performance and music from...
Cowper & Newton Museum
Thu 17 Sep 26
Cowper & Newton Museum, Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney MK46 4AJ
Heritage Open Day: HISTORIC HOUSE, GARDENS, GALLERY and GIFT SHOP are open. (Please see our website for details of gallery artist exhibitions)...
Buckinghamshire’s First Feminist Poet: The Life of Sarah Fyge Egerton (1668–1723) and her Death
Thu 17 Sep 26
St Laurence Church, High Street, Winslow MK18 3AB
Heritage Open Day: A talk by David Noy, the author of a newly published book about the life of a remarkable woman from an old Winslow family...
Court Garden and Higginson Park 100
Thu 17 Sep 26
The Seymour Room, Court Garden, Pound Lane, Marlow SL7 2AG
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition showcasing the history of our riverside park and its 18th century mansion...
The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival at Hambleden
Thu 17 Sep 26
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hambleden RG9 6RX
The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival is now in its 16th year and continues to attract support from audiences and musicians...
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Go With The Flow: A Tour Of Willen Hospice Gardens
Thu 17 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: Tour of Willen Hospice gardens, including the award winning pocket garden (Silver Medal at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden...
The Open University
Wed 16 Sep 26
Betty Boothroyd Library, The Open University, Walton Hall Campus, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
Heritage Open Day: Visit the OU Library on the Open University campus to find out more about the history of the University and the Walton Hall estate.
Join Olney Runners as part of National Fitness Day 2026!
Wed 16 Sep 26
Olney Market Place MK46 4AJ
Come and be part of National Fitness Day 2026 on Wednesday 16 September with Olney Runners and join us for our Wednesday night club run for free!...
Thomas Hickman Charity Almshouse Gardens - Green End House
Wed 16 Sep 26
Green End House, Rickfords Hill, Aylesbury HP20 2RX
Heritage Open Day: Step behind closed doors in Aylesbury’s historic Old Town and discover the beautiful, hidden gardens tucked away within its...
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Learn To Sing Sea Shanties
Wed 16 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: When school’s out come and learn to sing shanty songs. Wear your stripey shirt and join the crew whether you’re 5 or 75...
Robert Hooke & His Willen Church - Didn't He Have Enough To Do?
Wed 16 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: An inquisitive exploration of Robert Hooke’s life and science. It will hypothesise how genius, timing and context may have...
Wolverton Trails Guided Walk
Tue 15 Sep 26
Town Hall, Creed Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5LY
Heritage Open Day: A guided walk around Wolverton following the route of one of the trails on the MK Trails: Wolverton phone app...
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Saxophrenia Concert
Tue 15 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: Lunch time Concert with Saxophrenia, a Sax Quartet playing classics, pop and more. Visit this beautiful Grade 1 Listed building...
Vanbrugh’s Alterations and Additions to Stowe House
Tue 15 Sep 26
Stowe House
Stowe MK18 5EH
Architect Francis Terry presents new research into Sir John Vanbrugh’s architectural contribution to Stowe House, reconsidering the scale and...
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Willen Hospice Singers
Mon 14 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: Join Willen Hospice Singers, during their regular weekly rehearsal. Visit this beautiful Grade 1 Listed building...
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Quorum Concert
Mon 14 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: Quorum is a chamber choir based at St Mary Magdalene Church, Willen who specialise in singing unaccompanied renaissance and...
Cameron Road Allotments
Sun 13 Sep 26
Cameron Road Allotments, Cameron Road, Chesham HP5 3BP
Heritage Open Day: The Cameron Road Allotments are hosting tea and home-made cakes in the afternoon. Visitors will be able to explore, ask questions...
Discover Bucks Museum
Sun 13 Sep 26
Discover Bucks Musuem, 9 Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP
Heritage Open Day: Join us for Heritage Open Day 2026 and enjoy free entry to the Museum, Exhibition and The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery...
Chesham 1879 Tennis and Squash Club
Sun 13 Sep 26
Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Pednormead End, Chesham HP5 2PJ
Heritage Open Day: An introduction to one of the oldest tennis clubs in England, set in Chesham's Old Town...
St James The Great Hanslope Open Days & Church Tours
Sun 13 Sep 26
St James The Great, Church End, off Market Square, Hanslope MK19 7LR
Heritage Open Day: This beautiful church opens its doors to welcome visitors and host tours too. Guided tours every hour, refreshments available...
Worked to Death: The Residents of Chesham Cemetery
Sun 13 Sep 26
Hearse House Exhibition Centre, Chesham Cemetery, Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2NN
Heritage Open Day: The Victorian Chesham Cemetery and Hearse House will be open for an exhibition, and self-guided walks...
The United Reformed Church, Chesham
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Broadway, High Street, Chesham HP5 1BX
Heritage Open Day: Church with an imposing frontage facing Chesham Broadway. The main church will be open, with displays and tea and cake on offer...
MK Greek Orthodox Community - A 1400 Years Bridge
Sun 13 Sep 26
Milton Keynes Greek Orthodox Church & Swinfen Harris Hall, London Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes MK11 1JA
Heritage Open Day: Both the Greek Orthodox Church and Swinfen Harris Church Hall will be open to commemorate the anniversary of a historical,...
Friends Meeting House
Sun 13 Sep 26
Friends Meeting House, Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA
Heritage Open Day: The Friends Meeting House, Chesham, is a beautiful and unspoiled late-Georgian building set in its own natural grounds...
Discover The Buckingham Canal
Sun 13 Sep 26
Buckingham Canal, Buckingham MK18 7HX
Heritage Open Day: Discover the Buckingham Canal its heritage, history, architecture and restoration plans, then take a self guided walk along part...
Bradwell Abbey Medieval Fayre
Sun 13 Sep 26
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Alston Drive, Milton Keynes MK13 9AP
Heritage Open Day: Find medieval merriment and fun for all the family as you explore the medieval encampment with musical delights, herbalists and...
Trinity Christian Centre - Worship through the Centuries
Sun 13 Sep 26
The King's Church Chesham, Trinity Christian Community Centre, Red Lion Street, Chesham HP5 1EZ
Heritage Open Day: King’s Church Chesham invites you to explore Trinity Christian Community Centre – a place of Christian worship for centuries...
Castlethorpe Church Open Day
Sun 13 Sep 26
Ss Simon & Jude Church, 13 - 15 North Street, Castlethorpe MK19 7EW
Heritage Open Day: The renovated medieval church of Ss Simon & Jude in Castlethorpe has Norman architecture, an impressive 17th century monument to...
St George the Martyr Wolverton - Open Day
Sun 13 Sep 26
St George's Way, Church Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EX
Heritage Open Day: Explore the history of St George’s, uncovering stories of the local community. Many were connected to this church through...
The Industrial Titans of Chesham - A Guided Walk in Chesham Cemetery
Sun 13 Sep 26
Chesham Cemetery, Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2NN
Heritage Open Day: Join us on a guided walk through the Victorian Cemetery to discover the lives of some of the town's industrial powerhouses...
JPS Stationers exhibition
Sun 13 Sep 26
JPS Stationers, 7 Market Square, High Street, Chesham HP5 1HG
Heritage Open Day: An iconic and much-loved local shop, there has been a stationers at 7 Market Square for nearly 130 years...
St. Mary's Church
Sun 13 Sep 26
St. Mary's Church, Church Street, Chesham HP5 1HY
Heritage Open Day: A Grade 1-Listed Church with graveyard set in Chesham's historic Old Town and bordering Lowndes Park...
The Wey Lane Workhouse Allotments
Sun 13 Sep 26
Wey Lane Workhouse Allotments, Wey Lane, Chesham HP5 1JH
Heritage Open Day: Visit these delightful allotments off Wey Lane, the site of the original gardens for the town's workhouse...
Heritage Bike Ride with The Parks Trust
Sun 13 Sep 26
Manor Farm Court, Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes MK12 5NN
Heritage Open Day: Join The Parks Trust for a fantastic ride around heritage sites in north Milton Keynes...
Walking Wycombe with Willie - Lawbreakers and Lawmen
Sun 13 Sep 26
We Make Wycombe Hub, Cornmarket, High Street, High Wycombe HP11 2BW
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time and join us for a free heritage walk exploring the fascinating history of law-breaking, crime and policing in...
Weylands House
Sun 13 Sep 26
35 Germain Street, Chesham HP5 1LW
Heritage Open Day: What happens when you can't work? Off to the Workhouse!
Visit the large entrance hall to one of Chesham's grand old...
Chapter Two - History on the Page
Sun 13 Sep 26
10 High Street, Chesham HP5 1EP
Heritage Open Day: Chesham's community bookstore will be displaying their selection of local interest and history books - perfect if your...
Chesham Mosque
Sun 13 Sep 26
Chesham Mosque, 212 Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2NN
Heritage Open Day: Chesham Mosque, opened in 2005, to serve the long-established Muslim community in Chesham...
Migration Stories - Joining the Threads of Chesham's History
Sun 13 Sep 26
Chesham Museum, First Floor, Chesham Town Hall, Parsonage Lane, Chesham HP5 1DS
Heritage Open Day: Join our crafting workshop & add your story to a collaborative sari celebrating Chesham's diverse community...
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Classical Guitar Concert
Sun 13 Sep 26
St Mary Magdalene Church, Milton Road, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9AA
Heritage Open Day: Listen to the classical guitar Concert from MK Classical Guitar Society playing in this acoustic gem of a church...
Mills and Blooms
Sun 13 Sep 26
Chesham Moor, Moor Road, Chesham HP5 1SE
Heritage Open Day: A guided walk along the beautiful River Chess covering Chesham's historic milling and watercress industries...
Kevin Meayers Organ Builders
Sun 13 Sep 26
Kevin Meayers Organ Builders, Units 1 and 2, 214 Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2NN
Heritage Open Day: A unique business that primarily specialises in the maintenance, conservation, restoration and building of fairground organs and...
Guided tours of the Milton Keynes Rose
Sun 13 Sep 26
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes MK9 3FT
Heritage Open Day: Members of the Milton Keynes Rose Trust will describe the background and the development of the Rose and will lead visitors round...
Heritage Heroes: Community Volunteering Task
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Stone Circle, Great Linford Manor Park, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5DZ
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a rewarding morning of conservation volunteering, restoring this unique limestone habitat to support local wildlife ...
Bradwell Memorial Hall Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road, Bradwell Village, Milton Keynes MK13 9AG
Heritage Open Day: Photos, memorabilia and artefacts about Bradwell Parish and the local area. Free refreshments...
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Things to do around Buckinghamshire
If you're planning a day out in Buckinghamshire, this picturesque county in South East England offers a wealth of activities for all ages. From historic sites to outdoor adventures, here are some delightful options:
1. Bekonscot Model Village & Railway, Beaconsfield:
- Explore the Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, officially the oldest model village in the world. Constructed in the late 1920s, it comprises seven model towns and villages spread across 1.5 acres of gardens, connected by a model railway. Kids and adults alike will enjoy discovering coal mines, castles, farms, and racecourses in this quirky attraction.
2. Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe:
- Managed by the National Trust, Hughenden Manor was the former home of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. Explore the house displaying his personal belongings, learn about World War II, and enjoy extensive gardens styled as they were during the Disraeli era. The nearby St Michael and All Angels Church is the final resting place of the former Prime Minister and his wife.
3. Chiltern Hills & the Ridgeway National Trail:
- For outdoor enthusiasts, venture into the Chiltern Hills. Enjoy scenic walks, rolling landscapes, and fresh air. The Ridgeway National Trail offers breathtaking views and a chance to connect with nature.
4. Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, Great Missenden:
- Visit the Roald Dahl Museum dedicated to the beloved children's author. Explore interactive exhibits, discover Dahl's creative process, and immerse yourself in the magical world of his stories. It's a treat for both kids and adults.
5. Royal Standard of England, Beaconsfield:
- Drop by the Royal Standard of England, one of Britain's oldest pubs. With its thatched roof and historic charm, it's a cozy spot for a drink or a traditional meal.
Remember, Buckinghamshire offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and family-friendly attractions – perfect for a memorable day out!
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