Buckinghamshire
Properties and events in Buckinghamshire
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“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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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!
Bletchley Park Family Fun Trail: Become A Bletchley Park Recruit
Follow an interactive family trail, try hands-on activities and have a go at some of the jobs that kept wartime Bletchley Park running. From the famous Huts to the iconic Mansion, discover remarkable people & explore locations where history was made.
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
Find medieval merriment and fun for all the family as you explore the medieval encampment with musical delights, herbalists and re-enactors. Mythical creatures prowl the grounds and there’s a chance to test your swordsmanship and archery skills!
Bradwell Memorial Hall
Photos, memorabilia and artefacts about Bradwell Parish and the local area. Free refreshments.
Bradwell Village Walkabout
A walk around the village looking at its features and how it developed, both before and after the designation of Milton Keynes as a New Town, including a visit to the Church to look at the work of Stony Stratford architect Edward Swinfen Harris.
Buckingham Old Gaol: Everyday Lives
Walk in and out of the cells to explore Buckingham's history!
Buckinghamshire’s First Feminist Poet: The Life of Sarah Fyge Egerton (1668–1723) and her Death at Winslow
A talk by David Noy, the author of a newly published book about the life of a remarkable woman from an old Winslow family. She also lived at Shenley and Adstock, and her last poem was once on display in Winslow Church.
Calverton All Saints Church Open Day
Calverton All Saints Church and Bell Tower will be open all day with heritage exhibition displays in the both the Church itself and the ringing room of the bell tower. Teas and refreshments will be available from inside the Church.