Buckinghamshire
Properties and events in Buckinghamshire
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Chesham Bois Burial Ground Open Day
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.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum Open Days & Walks
The Museum will be open to explore with many new artefacts not previously seen. There will be an exhibition to look at. Our walks will show some of the history of Newport Pagnell and take approx 45 minutes. Starting point TBA on our website soon.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery.
Ukrainian Literature & Poetry evening with Valeriia Pavliuk and British guests
Discover beauty of contemporary and traditional literature. Enjoy lingual vibes of everlasting love, passion, and happiness through sensual poetry in both British and Ukrainian languages.
Winslow History Walk: Railway, Workhouse, Baptists
A tour of north Winslow starting at Winslow Community Library, finishing at Winslow Tabernacle (built 1864) and open for visitors. We’ll look at how Winslow grew with the building of the Workhouse in 1835 and the opening of the railway in 1850.
Pitstone Windmill
A rare and striking example of an early form of post mill, one of the oldest in Britain. Explore the workings of the windmill, including the massive post upon which the mill turns, while also taking in spectacular views of the surrounding Chilterns.
Wolverton Society of Artists Creative Void Art Exhibition
A joint art exhibition, showcasing the work of local artists (painting, photography, installation, music &more) situated in The Creative Void - a community focused space in The Old Bath House, supporting local creative practitioners and activities.
Walk & Talk in Wolverton with Nicky Kenny
A walk around Wolverton, looking at and chatting about the routes and connections that have built the red brick town.
Ukraine From Past To Future Exhibition
Ukraine From Past To Future presents dramatic chapters in history of Ukraine through traditional and contemporary arts where stories are told, cultures and crafts are explored, and history is brought to life.
Hughenden's Heritage Route: Unveiling Connections
Explore Hughenden on Heritage Open Days, Friday 6, Tuesday 10, and Saturday 14 September, with guided walks led by our trained walking volunteers. Discover local landscapes and gain insights into historical connections and cultural significance.
Hidden Stories: The Indian Chapter
Through the power of storytelling and filmmaking, this project spotlights the diverse tapestry of Indian culture and its significant impact across Milton Keynes.
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.
Milling Flour at Bradwell Windmill
One of the few remaining windmills in Buckinghamshire still producing flour.
Westbury Bee Group Honey Show
The showing and judging of a wide range of locally produced honeys, some from the Westbury Arts Centre hives. There will be jars of honey available to taste and buy.
Holy Trinity Church, Penn
Discover a historic 12th Century church famous for the Penn Doom, a rare 15th-century painting on oak panels. The church brasses will be on view as well as other areas of historic interest such as the attractive floor tiles and heraldic roof shields.
Westbury Artists Open Studios
There has been a house on this site for over 1000 years – and now Westbury is a thriving arts venue. For HODs several resident artists will open their studios so you can explore the old house, see a range of working studios and meet the artists.
The Old Gaol Museum
Walk in and out of the cells to explore Buckingham’s history!
St James The Great Hanslope Open Days & Church Tours
This beautiful church opens its doors to welcome visitors and host tours too.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Buckingham Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Buckingham Cemetery.
Homeless - Eight stories of real lives in Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury Homeless Action Group)
Multi award-winning photographer Craig Easton was co-commissioned by Aylesbury Homeless Action Group, Wycombe Homeless Connection and Buckinghamshire Culture to work with individuals to give them a voice and share their journey of homelessness.
St Lawrence’s Church Broughton Open Days
13th C parish church, a picture gallery of 15th wall paintings, chained books of the Reformation, Victorian stained glass by Gibbs and Kempe in Broughton Village.
The National Museum of Computing
Follow the development of computing: from the Turing-Welchman Bombe and Colossus of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, to the rise of personal computing and the rise of mobile computing and the internet.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Norwich Cemetery (Earlham Road)
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Norwich City Cemetery (Earlham Road).
Wolverton Community Orchard Autumn Celebration
Live music, barbecue, refreshments, plant sales and seed exchange.
Wolverton Scarecrow Festival
Walk around Wolverton’s historic Conservation Area of hundreds of terraced houses and you will find many scarecrows have come out over the weekend into front gardens and public spaces. Refreshments available at the Community Orchard 1100 - 1600.
Westbury – Visual History Display
There has been a house on this site for over 1000 years – and now Westbury is a thriving arts venue. For MK HODs we will set up a history display where you can find out more about the 1000 year history of the site.
If These Walls Could Talk: Stories From The Old School
The Old School Wolverton invites visitors to dive deeper into history. Hear tales of those whose lives have intersected with the Old School since 1856; stories of sanctuary, belonging and community forged together in bricks and mortar.
History of a Chilterns route
A 2,000-year historical walk covering several routes up a Chilterns hill, 3 miles. The history includes a well-preserved medieval settlement, cattle droving, a turnpike (toll) road and more recently a road made using a fleet of tiny steam trains.
Winslow History Walk: Forgotten Routes and Hidden Connections
A tour of Winslow starting at 28 High St. (Town Council Offices). We’ll look at how Winslow has connected to the wider world for 1200 years, finishing at Keach’s Meeting House where Baptists have met since 1695.
British-Ukrainian Christmas decorations master class
Make your own Christmas decorations in British-Ukrainian style. It will be family like event with friends and family gathered around table, filled with joy and happiness, jokes and tales from British and Ukrainian guests.
Routes into the Archive
We've got thousands of documents in our archive, but how did they get here? Come along to this tour and see the secrets of our strongrooms for yourself! With centuries old documents on display, you can learn what goes on behind the vault doors.
Timeless Journey with Nataliia Niekrasa, Ukrainian Historian
Embark on a captivating timeless journey through pages of Ukrainian history. This will be an unforgettable cultural odyssey that highlight beauty of Ukrainian culture and richness of national heritage though centuries.
Camphill MK Open Day
A tour of Camphill MK Community, watch a short presentation and learn how Camphill arrived in Milton Keynes and our connections to the local community, have a look at our flax project, from seeds to fabric and see how our gardens are growing with us.
Historical tours and display - The Open University Campus
Visit the Walton Hall campus and find out about the history of the site and The Open University. This event will include a guided 45mins-1 hour tour of key areas of the campus, and information and archive displays in the Betty Boothroyd Library.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Wolverton Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Wolverton Cemetery.
Camphill MK Open Day
A tour of Camphill MK Community, watch a short presentation on how we arrived in Milton Keynes and our connections to the local community, have a look at our flax project, from seeds to fabric and see how our gardens are growing with us.
Bletchley Flyover Talk with Philip Marsh
Find out all about Bletchley's railway flyover, which will finally be used for timetabled passenger trains for the first time since it was built 65 years ago in 1959.
Taster Trip on MK Community Boat Electra with A Short History of MK Canals
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a short cruise on the Grand Union Canal, on all-electric MK Community Boat Electra. Find out about the first 200 years of canal history in MK – and what the future may hold.
Petrykivka painting master class with artist Agneta Shashkova
Petrykivka painting is a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style. The distinctive features of this folk art style are its flower patterns, distinctive brush techniques, and its traditionally white background.
Milton Keynes Museum Heritage Open Days & Beer Festival
Four fantastic days when you can enjoy the museum with no entry charge – plus real ales and ciders.
The Liberation Line – the last untold story of the Normandy Landings Talk
Leading railway historian Christian Wolmar explains how the railways supported the D-Day Landings both in England and in Normandy. An untold part of the military strategy.
World War 1 Display by The Western Front Association (Milton Keynes Branch)
A Great War exhibition with details of local men like Wolverton’s Albert French. See what life was like in the networks of trenches across Western Europe. Also details of our monthly talks by guest speakers and tips on tracing WWI ancestors.
Penn House
Ground floor tour, mainly paintings and naval memorabilia.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Halton (St Michael) Churchyard
Join us for a Commonwealth War Grave Commission tour of Halton (St Michael) Churchyard.
Letting our lives speak: Quakers in MK past and present
Join us at MK Quaker Centre to find out more about Quakers in MK. Find out how we live today by the Quaker Way of life. Experience a ‘mini’ Quaker Meeting for Worship. Join in creative activities for Children. Enjoy free refreshments too.
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.
Sir William Borlase School - The First 400 Years
A celebration of the history of Sir William Borlase School in Marlow over the past 400 years since its foundation.
Westbury Art Exhibition – Routes, Networks and Connections
There has been a house on this site for over 1000 years – and now Westbury has been reinvented and is a thriving arts venue offering a range of creative workshops and art experiences for Milton Keynes residents and the wider community.
The 'Muddled Museum'
The 'Muddled Museum' is an opportunity for adults and children to touch real objects of archaeological interest and to see if they can identify them and guess how old they are.
Explore Westbury with a Guide
There has been a house on this site for over 1000 years – and now Westbury is a thriving arts venue. For MK HODs we are offering several guided property tours. Come and explore this historic property which links to Milton Keynes past.
St Mary's Bletchley - Celebrating Weddings
Visit this historic 12th century church and enjoy a celebration of weddings over the decades.
The Pilgrim Trail Walk
The Pilgrim Trail turns five years old in September 2024 and to celebrate this Nicky Kenny will be walking the entire 8.5 mile route, starting at St Giles Church in Tattenhoe and finishing at St Mary’s Chapel at Bradwell Abbey.
The Stables Theatre Building Tour
Tour and behind the scenes look at the building that is one of the UKs most successful music venues, led by the original Architect.