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.
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.
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.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Old Gaol Museum
Walk in and out of the cells to explore Buckingham’s history!
CWGC Tours 2024 - Buckingham Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Buckingham Cemetery.
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.
Taplow Court Open Day
Taplow Court, a mid 19th-century mansion set high above the Thames near Maidenhead, and its grounds will be open to the public from 1230-1700 on Sunday 8th September, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Wolverton Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Wolverton Cemetery.
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.
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.
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.