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Exploring Portraiture - Muir Trust Artist in Residence

The Muir Trust and Discover Bucks Museum are delighted to announce that Belfast artist, Cara Gordon is the next... See more >

Discover Bucks Museum Church Street Aylesbury HP20 2QP

Today, Sat 20 Apr, and more dates until Thu 9 May

Denham Giant Car Boot Sale

Every Saturday and Good Friday. Sellers Set up from 7am. Sellers: Cars £15. Small size vans £25. Large size vans from..... See more >

Denham Roundabout Main A40, Nr Uxbridge (from M40 then exit junc 1) Bucks, Corner Denham Court Drive and Main A40 UB9 5PG

Sat 20 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 4 May

Foraging with Wild Food UK in Milton Keynes

These courses will take place in Ouzel Valley Park, by kind permission of the Parks Trust. This beautiful park’s..... See more >

Simpson Play Area Car Park Simpson Drive Simpson Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK6 3AY

Sat 20 Apr, Wed 8 May, Sat 15 Jun

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Buckinghamshire

Overstroud Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Artistic chalk garden on two levels. Collection of C17/C18 plants inc auriculas, hellebores, bulbs, pulmonarias,..... See more >

Overstroud Cottage, Great Missenden HP16 9QE

Sun 21 Apr, Sun 19 May

Open Mic Night

Join us for the return of the QPAC Open Mic Night. Step onto the Limelight Theatre stage and share your talent with..... See more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Sun 21 Apr, Sun 19 May, Sun 16 Jun

FREE taster session with the Beaconsfield Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your friendly local Beaconsfield choir is run by choir..... See more >

St Thomas’ Church, Mayflower Way, Holtspur, Beaconsfield HP9 1UF

Tue 23 Apr, Tue 30 Apr, and more dates until Tue 18 Jun

Learn to Swing Dance - NEW 4-week Lindy Hop course!

Learn to Lindy Hop - the grand-daddy of all the Swing dances! Have fun, get fit and learn to dance! Taught by Simon..... See more >

Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Rd, Beaconsfield HP9 1RG

Tue 23 Apr, Tue 30 Apr, and more dates until Tue 28 May

FREE taster session with the Amersham Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Amersham?' then why not join your local Rock..... See more >

Jubilee Hall, Rectory Hill, Amersham HP7 0BT

Wed 24 Apr, Wed 8 May, Wed 22 May, Wed 12 Jun, Wed 19 Jun

Join our choir in Milton Keynes for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your local Milton Keynes choir is..... See more >

Kents Hill Park Secondary School, Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6BZ

Thu 25 Apr, Thu 2 May, Thu 16 May, Thu 23 May

Foraging with Wild Food UK in Mistletoe Woods

Mistletoe Wood is a beautiful ancient Beech wood, including a fantastic mixture of broad-leaved trees and hidden... See more >

Studley Green Garden Centre & Café Studley Green, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 3UX

Sun 28 Apr, Thu 9 May

Farmers Craft Market Fun Day in Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard

Farmers Craft Market Fun Day Sunday 28th April Cheddington Village Hall, Church Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0RU... See more >

Cheddington Village Hall Church Lane Cheddington Leighton Buzzard LU7 0RU

Sun 28 Apr, Sun 26 May

FREE taster session with the High Wycombe Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? Your local High Wycombe choir is run by vocal teacher Katy Seath... See more >

St Michael’s Catholic School, Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe HP11 1PW

Mon 29 Apr, Mon 6 May, Mon 13 May, Mon 10 Jun, Mon 17 Jun

FREE taster session with the Aylesbury Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the... See more >

Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square, Aylesbury HP19 9DZ

Wed 1 May, Wed 15 May, and more dates until Wed 26 Jun

Pirates of Penzance - a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta

Pirates of Penzance. A swashbuckling spectacle of song, dance, and mischief ! Wolverton Gilbert and Sullivan Society..... See more >

Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Wed 1 May, Sat 4 May

Premium

FREE taster session with the Gerrards Cross Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the... See more >

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Priory Road, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross SL9 8SB

Wed 1 May, Wed 5 Jun, Wed 26 Jun

Japanese Garden opening for the National Garden Scheme

A Japanese garden, shielded from the upper garden level by Shoji screens. A winding path leads you over a traditional..... See more >

1 Talbot Avenue, High Wycombe HP13 5HZ

Wed 1 May to Fri 21 Jun

The Pirates of Penzance

Are you looking for something different to liven up your May evening? Then look no further than Wolverton Gilbert &..... See more >

Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Wed 1 May to Sat 4 May

Otway & Barrett

Otway & Barrett present their Half A Sentry Tour – the extra bonus shows for 2024 !! The main tour in 2023 was a..... See more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Fri 3 May

Buckinghamshire Art Society Spring open exhibition

A wonderful exhibition of artwork by the membership of Buckinghamshire Art Society, who are professional and semi... See more >

The Fitzwilliams Centre ( behind the church), Windsor End, Beaconsfield HP9 2JW

Sat 4 May to Mon 6 May

Fundraising Fish & Chip Quiz Night

Quiz nights are back! Tuck into tasty fish and chips and then test the little grey cells! Hosts Grace & Faye will be..... See more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Sat 4 May

May Day Merriment

Experience Elizabethan May Day merriment with dancing, swordplay, gunpowder and more! May Day was a time to rejoice..... See more >

Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB

Sun 5 May and Mon 6 May

Turn End - Open Garden for NGS

Grade II registered. Series of garden rooms, each with a different planting style enveloping architects own Grade II*..... See more >

Turn End, Aylesbury HP17 8BG

Mon 6 May

Pub Quiz

Fun quiz with quizmaster Trevor. Five rounds of questions and a wipeout round. Plus an extra quiz at the end of the..... See more >

The Dumb Bell, Shire Ln, Chalfont St Peter, Maple Cross, Gerrards Cross SL9 0QY

Wed 8 May

What about the women of Stowe? Talk with Dr Amy Boyington

Join us as last year's winner of the George Clark Prize, Dr Amy Boyington, presents her fascinating research on... See more >

Stowe House, Buckingham . MK18 5EH

Thu 9 May

Discover Ducks - for Children under 5!

Discover Ducks at Discover Bucks! Join us at the museum for a themed session including a story, song, games, play,..... See more >

Discover Bucks Museum Church Street Aylesbury HP20 2QP

Thu 9 May, Thu 23 May

Craig Ogden Concert

Craig Ogden is one of the greatest classical guitarists of our time, whose incredible career over three decades has... See more >

St Mary Magdalene Church, Shabbington HP18 9HQ

Fri 10 May

Comedy Night

A brand new regular comedy night at the Limelight Theatre. Tonight’s comedians: Tony Law Russell Arathoon Alex..... See more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Fri 10 May

Brick Fest Live (Milton Keynes)

For the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on brick event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK... See more >

MARSHALL ARENA Stadium Way W, Bletchley, MILTON KEYNES MK1 1ST

Sat 11 May and Sun 12 May

Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling... See more >

Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Sat 11 May

The Plough - Open Garden for NGS

Formal garden with open views to the Chiltern countryside. Designed as a series of outdoor rooms around a listed former..... See more >

The Plough, Aylesbury HP17 0TJ

Sun 12 May, Sun 26 May

National Family Fun Day in Haddenham

National Family Fun Day Sunday 12th May Haddenham Haddenham Village Hall, Banks Road, Haddenham, HP17 8EE 12PM TO... See more >

?Haddenham Village Hall, Banks Park, Banks Rd, Haddenham HP17 8EE

Sun 12 May

Red Kites - Open Garden for NGS

This Chiltern hillside garden of 1½ acres is planted for year-round interest and has superb views. Lovingly and..... See more >

Red Kites, Bledlow Ridge HP14 4JJ

Tue 14 May, Tue 9 Jul

Not A Game for Girls

Not A Game For Girls tells the dramatic story of the Dick, Kerr’s Ladies – one of the most famous and successful... See more >

Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Thu 16 May to Sun 19 May

A Choral Cocktail

Wooburn Singers and Musical Director Jonathon Cole-Swinard are joined by Simon Howat, pianist and Andy Panayi, jazz... See more >

The Beaconsfield School HP9 1SJ

Sat 18 May

The Book of Genesis

The Book of Genesis are the UK's foremost Genesis early era tribute band. With a spectacular costume and light..... See more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Sat 18 May

Celebration of Wool - Meet Shaun the Sheep!

Join the Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park team for a fun family day out celebrating the wonderful world of wool!... See more >

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park Claydon Road Hogshaw MK18 3LA

Sun 19 May

Foscote Manor - Open Garden for NGS

A restored walled kitchen garden with vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers as the centre piece of this 40 acre estate... See more >

Foscote Manor, Buckingham MK18 6AE

Sun 19 May

Mentmore Arts Festival

The 14th Mentmore Arts Festival will take place from Saturday May 25th -Bank Holiday Monday 27th 2024... See more >

St Marys Church Mentmore ,Leighton Buzzard LU7 0QG

Sat 25 May to Mon 27 May

Nether Winchendon House - Open Garden for NGS

Nether Winchendon House has fine, and rare trees set in an inspiring and stunning landscape with parkland... See more >

Nether Winchendon House, nr Aylesbury HP18 0DY

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Farmers Craft Market Fun Day in Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard

Farmers Craft Market Fun Day Cheddington Village Hall, Church Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0RU 11am to... See more >

Cheddington Village Hall Church Lane Cheddington LU7 0RU

Sun 26 May, Sun 30 Jun

HGSA Beer & Music Festival

Now on its 24th year, our annual Beer & Music Festival is a great community afternoon for all the family... See more >

Holmer Green Sports Association HP15 6UF

Sun 26 May

Hogfest Countryside Fete - May Half Term!

Roll up, roll up for a country féte inspired week of family fun! A visit to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park is all about..... See more >

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park Claydon Road Hogshaw MK18 3LA

Mon 27 May to Fri 31 May

Glebe Farm - Open Garden for NGS

A large cottage garden with an exuberance of colourful planting and winding gravel paths, amongst lawns and herbaceous... See more >

Glebe Farm, Buckingham MK18 5BB

Mon 27 May

You Choose

Every show is unique! Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions..... See more >

Stantonbury Theatre MK14 6BN

Wed 29 May

An Evening Without Tom Lehrer

Join our award-winning storytelling company Unbound as they present an evening without the celebrated maths professor... See more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Fri 31 May and Sat 1 Jun

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!