Buckinghamshire
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“Let’s Just Do It...” A Comedy Performance About the Everyday Life of Volunteers
Enjoy a humorous theatre performance exploring the chaos, creativity and invisible work of volunteers through relatable stories, community humour and everyday moments that keep people and events together.
“Stressed at Work? Blame the Clay!” at KeKo Club
Take a break from the daily grind and try pottery wheel tasters at KeKo Club. Discover the calming, playful side of ceramics through hands-on clay experiences inspired by creativity, wellbeing and traditional craft.
“Superpower Hobby Horse Mini Marathon” Children’s Heritage Fun Run of Courage, Imagination and Hope
Join a joyful Hobby Horse Mini Marathon where children create superhero-inspired hobby horses with special powers symbolising kindness, courage and hope. All children receive a brand-new event T-shirt.
“The First University of Eastern Europe” 450 Years of the Ostroh Academy – Lecture by historian, Nataliia Niekrasa
Discover the story of the Ostroh Academy — the first higher education institution in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Explore 450 years of education, printing, culture and intellectual heritage through an online talk.
(Sub)Urban - Arts Central Studios art exhibition
An art exhibition from the hidden art scene at the heart of one of the city’s oldest industrial estates. An eclectic mix of genres highlighting the diverse local talents working out of Arts Central Studios.
2026 Aylesbury Festival Launch
Find out what's happening as part of Aylesbury's Heritage Open Days programme for 2026!
A Celebration of the Wolverton Royal Train - Talk
With the Royal Train to be decommissioned in early 2027, this presentation celebrates its 150-plus years of association with Wolverton Works.
A Fantastic Folly: Gothic Temple at National Trust Stowe
A rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple, a splendid folly built in 1741 by architect James Gibbs. Enjoy free entry to both National Trust Stowe and Gothic Temple as part of Heritage Open Days.
A Talk On The History of All Saints Church, Calverton
Covers the construction, rebuilding & adornment of this Grade II* listed building, and identifies the key personalities responsible for the many changes and embellishments including local architect & designer Edward Swinfen-Harris.
An Audience with Florence Nightingale
Conducted like a ‘Parkinson chat-show’, we invoke Florence Nightingale from the pages of history to talk about her experiences, her attitudes to nursing and to life in general.
Ancient Woodland Wander
Join The Parks Trust for a wander around Shenley Wood, one of MK’s ancient woodlands where you will explore the heritage of the area.
Archive Tours
Have you ever wondered how we look after your history? Come visit Buckinghamshire Archives where we'll take you behind the scenes to see our strongrooms in this guided tour. From gossiping priests to royal charters, who knows what you'll discover?
Arts Central Studios – Studio Tour
Hidden inside one of MK's original warehouse buildings, Arts Central is the city’s largest community of artists with over 80 studios. Usually not open to the public, this is a rare behind the scenes peek with a tour from one of our resident artists.
Aylesbury Cemetery Tour
Why did cemeteries spring up in the mid-19th cemetery and who paid for them? Take a guided tour of Aylesbury cemetery and find out with the Aylesbury Society.
Aylesbury Quakers
Visit a meeting house in old Aylesbury dating back to the early 1700s. Enjoy a peaceful garden, once a Quaker burial ground, near the centre of town. Find out about Quakers and other users of the site.
Aylesbury signage trail
Each day, find a new sign, plaque or engraving on our Facebook page and see if you can be the first to figure out where it comes from!
Aylesbury's High Street 200th birthday photo trail
Check out shopfronts across the High Street with photos throughout time to celebrate its 200th birthday.
Bed & Board: The Everyday Lives Of The Codebreakers
Discover the Codebreakers’ stories of life and work at wartime Bletchley Park and then explore the site for yourself.
Beyond the Call presentation
A live presentation of the continuing story of exceptional individuals going beyond the call of routine nursing and putting their lives at risk. Using words, pictures and live theatre.
Black Sheep Acting Skills Session
For ages 18 and over, dive into your passion to be creative with an open session for our weekly drama classes hosted by Black Sheep Theatre!