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 or join one of the tours of the building to see how it has been transformed.
A Celebration of the Wolverton Royal Train - Talk - FULLY BOOKED
With the Royal Train to be decommissioned in early 2027, this presentation celebrates its 150-plus years of association with Wolverton Works.
A century of music
Celebrate local and national music trends from 1920-2020 with local talent.
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 story’s journey – from inspiration to creation and beyond
Having progressed from a wannabe writer in 2005 to creative writing tutor for her local council, Morgen talks about how to get ideas, what to do with them, and an insight into the publishing industry.
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?
Art collection at Lillingstone House (2026)
Visitors can view an art collection
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 and its prisons: from dungeons to Bierton Road
Join the Bucks Historical Association to find out about Aylesbury's prisons across the ages.
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 High Street 200th birthday exhibition
Join us at Queens Park Arts Centre for a special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of Aylesbury High Street. Discover the fascinating story of how our historic High Street has evolved over the past two centuries, from its early beginnings
Aylesbury in 50 Buildings
A fascinating talk on 50 of Aylesbury's buildings, from some of the oldest to more modern, some popular, some possibly controversial but all part of the history of Aylesbury.