Buckinghamshire

Properties and events in Buckinghamshire

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A Fantastic Folly: Gothic Temple at National Trust Stowe

Gothic Temple, National Trust Stowe, Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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.

Amersham Mobile Museum

The Broadway, Old Amersham, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0HL
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

An evening with Aylesbury Opera

St. Marys Square, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2JJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for an evening of exciting performances from Aylesbury's own opera group.

An introduction to family history research

Town Hall, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join the Bucks Family History Society for an interesting and informative talk on getting started with researching your past!

Architectural Tour of Stowe House

Stowe House, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Explore Stowe’s evolution, crafted by the era’s leading architects.

Archive Tours

Buckinghamshire Archives,, Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UU
In person
Pre-booking required

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 for All - A Creative Tour of QPAC

Queens Park, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7RT
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the team at Queen's Park Arts Centre to take part in some heritage crafts and a tour of the centre

Aylesbury Cemetery Tour

Aylesbury Cemetery, Tring Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1LF
In person
Pre-booking required

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 in 50 Buildings

Kings Head Passage, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2RW
In person
Pre-booking required

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.

Aylesbury Quakers

Aylesbury Quakers, 9-11 Rickfords Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2RT
In person
Pre-booking not required

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's Heritage Open Days 2025: Launch Event

Kings Head Passage, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2RW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Find out what's happening across Aylesbury as part of Heritage Open Days 2025!

Bletchley Down Memory Lane event

1 The Concourse, Brunel Centre, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2ES
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join Living Archive and the Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Deal team for a trip Down Memory Lane. Come and see our exhibition of archive photos Bletchley and share you memories

Buckingham Architecture Through The Ages

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum, Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1JX
In person
Pre-booking required

A look at the changing architecture in Buckingham and surrounding area over that last 300 years.

Chesham Bois Burial Ground Open Day

Chesham Bois Burial Ground, off Bois Moor Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1SU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and discover our tranquil, hillside 'hidden gem' and meet the team who run it. Our beautiful newly refurbished 1920s Chapel will also be open providing the opportunity for reflection and remembrance.

Cliveden National Trust

Cliveden Estate, Cliveden Road, Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s vibrant gardens capture the grandeur of a bygone age. The formal gardens give way to secluded glades, tree-lined avenues and picturesque riverside with miles of woodland walks to discover.

Discover Bucks Museum

9 Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us at Discover Bucks Museum as we take part in another fantastic year of celebrating Heritage Open Day! 

Garden History Roadshow

Stowe Gardens, Dadford, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust will have a stand at The New Inn, Stowe landscape Gardens on Saturday 13th September from 1100 to 1500. Our volunteers will be available to tell visitors about our work protecting historic parks & gardens.

Heritage Marketplace

9 Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a selection of stalls, exhibits and hands-on activities at the Discover Bucks Musuem open day!

Heritage Walking Tour

Market Square, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1TW
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a fascinating journey through Aylesbury’s rich history. From hidden stories to iconic landmarks, it’s the perfect way to discover more about the town you love.

Historical fiction workshop

Aylesbury Library, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join local author A.K. Nairn for a session on the unique joys and pitfalls of writing historical fiction.