Buckinghamshire
Properties and events in Buckinghamshire
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10 People :10 Buildings :10 Minutes
Ten local people have 10 minutes each to share their 10 favourite buildings in MK! This fun event will explore our architecture with illustrated presentations. What will they choose and will anyone get “gonged out”?!
Amersham Mobile Museum
Come and visit Anthony, our mobile museum! The Mobile Museum is a mobile exhibition, housed in a retro-style vehicle, which tells the story of Amersham in the 20th century.
Architectural Photography Walk in Central Milton Keynes
Explore the unique architecture of Milton Keynes by foot. Discover overlooked landmarks, gain creative tips, and take part in mini photo activities. Bring your camera or phone and see the city through a new lens. This walk is open to all adults.
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?
Art Inspired by Architecture: Art Exhibition & Sale at the Pavilion
Art and architecture meet at this special exhibition and sale hosted by Eco Design Consultants. Set within their open studio in a Grade II* listed pavilion, the show features works celebrating architectural forms, spaces & ideas—all available to buy.
Awe-Inspiring Architecture
A stroll taking in the wonderful architectural history of the Iron Trunk bridge and ecology of the Floodplain Forest, one of Milton Keynes best areas for birdwatching.
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.
Be A Chorister For The Afternoon
Part of the Willis Pipe Organ Festival at St Mary & St Giles Church. Your chance to learn and sing some choral music with the Willis pipe organ.
Behind The Wall: An Inside View of Wolverton Works' Buildings Past and Present
Wolverton Works is the World’s oldest and longest continuously open railway works but is hidden behind the Stratford Road wall. Philip Marsh illustrates what lies behind that wall, including The Royal Train.
Bletchley Park Family Fun Trails
Families can join a free interactive and creative trail to explore Bletchley Park and discover more about Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers. Event includes free entry in to Bletchley Park. Suitable for children aged 3 to 10.
Blythe Spirit – The Remarkable Life of Ronald Blythe
A talk by Ian Collins about his new biography of the writer Ronald Blythe (1922-2023). Ronald is best known as the author of “Akenfield”, his portrait of a Suffolk village. Ian looks at his life and work, providing insight into his friends & family.
Bow Brickhill Church and Tower Open Day
The church and tower will be open for stunning views over the city and surrounding countryside. Teas and cake will be on sale.
Bradwell Abbey Medieval Fayre
Come and see MK's medieval gem! With pilgrims, live Chaucer from our medieval wagon, medieval stalls & re-enactors, archery, mead, food, special guests, chapel tours & guided walks there's something for everyone!
Bradwell Windmill Open Days
One of the only remaining windmills in Buckinghamshire still producing wholemeal flour, the windmill will be open for family visits.
Brickz Musueum – The Museum Dedicated To The Lego Brick
Brickz Museum is dedicated to all things Lego. What better way to celebrate architecture than seeing the amazing structures built by our Master Builders, with recreations of scenes from Star Wars, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons and more - FREE!
Buckingham Architecture Through The Ages
A look at the changing architecture in Buckingham and surrounding area over that last 300 years.
Burretti: The Lost Show
Set in a 1970s TV television talk show format, this theatre production portrays the fascinating tale of Bletchley’s Freddie Burretti, David Bowie’s close friend and key early 1970s Ziggy Stardust costume designer.
Calverton All Saint Church & Bell Tower Open Day & Guided Architectural Walk & Talk
Open all day with heritage exhibition displays. There will be a morning 1 mile guided walk around the picturesque village of Calverton taking in its architectural features and an afternoon illustrated talk covering the history of the church building
Canalside Art and Wildlife Walk
Celebrate Heritage Open Days with The Parks Trust on this guided tour of the beautiful and unique Gyosei Art Trail alongside the Grand Union Canal, and we will look out for wildlife along the route.
Castlethorpe Church Open Days
The recently renovated medieval church of Ss Simon & Jude in Castlethorpe has late Norman architecture, an impressive 17th century monument to Sir Thomas Tyrrill and an environmentally-friendly churchyard. We invite you to look around.