Buckinghamshire
Properties and events in Buckinghamshire
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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 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.
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.
An introduction to family history research
Join the Bucks Family History Society for an interesting and informative talk on getting started with researching your past!
Apple Pips screening & meet the cast
A chance to watch a filmed performance of the acclaimed play by Unbound Theatre, telling the story of an infamous Buckinghamshire murder.
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
Visitors can view an art collection
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.
Aylesbury Open Days market stall
Find us on the Market Square for one day as part of Heritage Open Days 2026. Featuring activities from Aylesbury Youth Town Council and Arium Arts.
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 Through Creative Eyes: An Exhibition of Art, Photography and Writing
A free community exhibition celebrating Aylesbury's heritage through art, photography and writing created by local people of all ages and backgrounds.
Aylesbury United FC heritage exhibition
Display and talk on illustrious history of Aylesbury United over the last 129 years since its beginning in 1897.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Foyer Tour
Discover the theatre’s heritage, hidden spaces and remarkable design on a guided journey through its three-floor foyer.
Aylesbury's High Street 200th birthday photo trail
Check out shopfronts across the High Street with photos throughout time to celebrate its 200th birthday.