Milton Keynes
Properties and events in Milton Keynes
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An ancient village at the heart of a New Town - Woughton on the Green
From Doomsday to the coming of the New Town of Milton Keynes in 1967! A snapshot of the history of the village and people of Woughton on the Green through the work and research carried out by Woughton Heritage, a local history group.
Bicentenary of the birth of George Edmund Street
An exhibition celebrating the bi-centenary of the birth of George Edmund Street (1824 - 1881) who designed St. James Church, New Bradwell as well as other local buildings.
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.
Borderlands, a walk in the Ouse Valley
Join the Parks Trust on a tour of the Ouse Valley to look at the history of the sites around Old Wolverton and beyond.
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 Family Fun Fayre!
Join us for a variety of medieval activities, stalls, re-enactments and lots of fun! There will be Chapel tours, Chaucer form the Wagon, King Arthur, have-a-go-archery, dragons and a medieval puppet show! The bar and gift shop will be open.
Bradwell Village Walkabout
A walk around the village looking at its particular features and how it developed, both before and after the designation of Milton Keynes as a New Town.
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.
Building A New Archive For The Future
This session is the final workshop in a four-part Placed In Time series, designed to engage U25s in the process of archiving.
Calverton Church Open Day & Guided Heritage Walks
Church of All Saints and Bell Tower will be open all day with an exhibition of heritage items, with guided 1¼ mile walks around Calverton taking in a variety of views of its historic buildings, trackways and surrounding countryside.
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.
Castlethorpe Church Open Days
The recently renovated medieval church of Ss Simon & Jude in Castlethorpe has late Norman architecture, an impressive 17th century monument to Sir Thomas Tyrrill and an environmentally-friendly churchyard. We invite you to look around.
Celebrating 40 years of Campbell Park
As part of MK Heritage Open Days we'd love you to join us on a celebratory tour of Campbell Park. Our Landscape Officer will fill you in on the 40-year history of the Park, and the year round care we take of the park to keep it in pristine condition.
Come and Sing Festal Eucharist with the Willis pipe organ
Part of the Willis Pipe Organ Festival at St Mary & St Giles Church. Willis Pipe Organ Festival Come and Sing Festal Eucharist.
Come and Sing with the Willis pipe organ rehearsal
Part of the Willis Pipe Organ Festival at St Mary & St Giles Church.
Commonwealth War Graves Tour – Wolverton Cemetery
Were you aware that Wolverton Cemetery contains the graves of 9 WW1 and WW2 casualties under the care of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission? On this tour you will be able to hear their stories and find out about the history of the Commission.
Commonwealth War Graves Tours – Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery
Did you know that Manor Road Cemetery in Fenny Stratford is the final resting place of 22 WW1 & WW2 casualties, under the care of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission? Join our tours to hear their stories & find out about the history of the CWGC.
Cotswold Archaeology (Milton Keynes Office) Warehouse Open Day
Visit us to find out about the archaeology projects Cotswold Archaeology have worked on locally. Ask our archaeologists about their work and find out what we do behind the scenes. A showcase of recent projects, with hand-ons family activities.
Cowper & Newton Museum - Learn all about how folks travelled in the 18th century!
HISTORIC HOUSE, GARDENS, GALLERY and GIFT SHOP are open. (Please see our website for details of gallery artist exhibitions). Refreshments in the Courtyard.
Danesborough Hillfort Guided Walk
Walk from Woburn Sands to the Iron-Age hillfort of Danesborough Camp, high on the Greensands Ridge. Visit the place where an ancient tribe of Britain lived 2000 years ago and learn about the huge fortification they built. Sturdy footwear essential.
Edward Swinfen Harris – Stony’s Architectural Hero Guided Walk
A guided walk celebrating the distinctive work of the town’s distinguished architect in his centenary year. Amongst others, we will see where he was born, where he lived and end by raising a glass to him at our final stop, The Old School House.
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.
Family Open Day at Milton Keynes Arts Centre
A day of art making at Milton Keynes Arts Centre. Join artists and makers for a day filled with free art activities and creative experiences, suitable for all ages.
Get Cycling MK - HODS Guided Bike Ride
Join us on a short Guided Bike Ride around some of the Heritage Open Day events on Sunday afternoon. Starting at MK Museum we will visit several local HODS events in the north of the City.
Guided tours of the Milton Keynes Rose
Members of the Milton Keynes Rose Trust will describe the background and the development of the Rose and will lead visitors round some of the pillars marking the most important or unusual dates that are recorded there.
Hands on the Willis Pipe Organ!
Part of the Willis Pipe Organ Festival at St Mary & St Giles Church. Your chance to try playing a wonderfully restored Victorian pipe organ which is 140 years old this year.
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.
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.
HomeWorld 81 – It’s What’s Happening To Houses Book Launch
Come to the launch of the definitive book about the city’s celebrated housing exhibition – hear about the exhibition, have a guided tour of the site and meet the authors. There will also be an opportunity to buy the book at a discounted price.
I, Within - Film Screening and Q&A
Pagrav Dance Company is excited to be publicly screening their latest dance film, I, Within filmed in The Tree Cathedral. The short dance film, will be followed by a Q&A with MK-based choreographer and performer, Urja Desai Thakore.
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.
Introduction to Bancroft Roman villa
A short walk and introduction to Bancroft Roman Villa. Taking in the sights and the history of this unique site.
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.
Lines of Imagination – Art Exhibition on Milton Keynes’ Architecture & Landmarks
By Farina Noorani, a resident artist at Westbury Art Centre. Inspired by the landmarks of Milton Keynes, it aims to show its interesting architecture in a unique style, displaying how Milton Keynes has evolved from an old town into a new city.
Making Connections - A talk with Bletchley Park historians
Join Bletchley Park historians for an exclusive talk exploring how top-secret intelligence was routed in and out of Bletchley Park.
Men in Sheds MK Open Days
The site provides opportunities for construction of wooden, mechanical & electronic articles as well as social and hobby space.
Milling Flour at Bradwell Windmill
One of the few remaining windmills in Buckinghamshire still producing flour.
Milton Keynes Libraries & Alina Orchestra - Band in a Van Bletchley
MK City Libraries are bringing music to MK Heritage Open Days with a performance from Alina Orchestra’s Band in a Van.
Milton Keynes Libraries & Alina Orchestra - Band in a Van Central Library
MK City Libraries are bringing music to MK Heritage Open Days with a performance from Alina Orchestra’s Band in a Van.
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.
Milton Keynes Rose Documentary Screening
Join us for a screening of Living Archive MK’s new documentary film, telling the story of the Milton Keynes Rose in its tenth anniversary year.
MK Heritage Open Days - Gyosei Art Trail
Celebrate MK Heritage Open Days with The Parks Trust on this guided tour of the beautiful and unique Gyosei Art Trail alongside the Grand Union Canal.
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.
North Crawley Field Walk & Tours of St Firmin’s Church
A field walk around the village of North Crawley and informative tours of the Church of St Firmin.
Passenham Church History Weekend
Exhibition and talk about the colourful 1000-year-old history of the church, churchyard and village.
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.
Pipe organ concert - Musical Connections by Jonathan Kingston
Part of the Willis Pipe Organ Festival at St Mary & St Giles Church. Jonathan showcases and explores ‘musical connections’ on the Willis organ.
Placed In Time - Pop-Up Exhibitions
This pop-up marks the culmination of 6 months of research by artist Pol Bradford-Corris. Material gathered or created by youth communities will be exhibited for public display.
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre Open Days
An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.
Service with Bradwell Silver Band at the Tree Cathedral
Service for all at the Tree Cathedral with Bradwell Silver Band, who will play familiar music and hymns.
Sierra Leone Community MK – Art, Culture & Food
Art, food & culture from Sierra Leone.
St George the Martyr Wolverton Open Day
Come and enjoy this Victorian Grade 2 * listed church, built in 1844. A very warm welcome to all our visitors.
St James The Great Hanslope Open Days & Church Tours
This beautiful church opens its doors to welcome visitors and host tours too.
St Laud's Church Sherington Open Days
St Laud's Church, Sherington will be open with an exhibition by Sherington Historical Society. Look around the church with a free leaflet showing its history, and take away two other leaflets for an historical self-guided walk around the village.
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.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Bell Ringing & History Talk
Ringing of the bells with the new bell tapper donated by John Figg in memory of his wife, Roma.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Concert with The Backstops
The Backstops are a local trio (lead guitar/vocals, bass and drums) that play popular music from the late 50s and 60s.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Heritage Project Update
All welcome to this public meeting followed by a Q and A session and refreshments.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Madrigal Concert from The Cryers
Join us for an afternoon of madrigal singing in the beautiful surroundings of Willen Church.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Open Days & Plant Sale
Visit this beautiful Grade 1 listed building, designed by Robert Hooke, with a nod to Christopher Wren.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Quorum In Concert
Quorum is a chamber choir based at St Mary Magdalene Church, Willen who specialise in singing unaccompanied renaissance and contemporary sacred music.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Ride+Stride
Today the church hosts Ride+Stride, a sponsored bike ride or walk between churches, exploring and enjoying the countryside from Cornwall to Northumberland.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Robert Hooke Service
A service in praise of the polymath Robert Hooke, who designed St Mary Magdalene Church and an insight into the life of Mary Magdalene.
St Mary Magdalene Willen - Sing & Chat with Willen Hospice Choir
Enjoy an afternoon singing along in this beautiful church being entertained by Willen Hospice Choir during their regular weekly practice.
St Mary Magdalene Willen – Learn To Sing Sea Shanties
Ahoy there! Join us at the church (remember to wear your stripy jumper) and learn to sing some seas shanties in this workshop led by Bob Scott.
St Mary Magdalene Willen – MK Classical Guitar Society Concert
MK Classical Guitar Society is a friendly, non-competitive forum for local classical guitar players.
St Mary Magdalene Willen Royal Train Film Screening
Watch this unique film by Living Archive MK, telling the story of generations of craftsmen and women in Wolverton.
St Mary's Bletchley - Celebrating Weddings
Visit this historic 12th century church and enjoy a celebration of weddings over the decades.
St Mary’s Church Shenley Church End Open Day
We are open for MK HODs and the Historic Churches Ride+Stride. Come to explore 800 years of history within our church. Allow about 30 minutes to see our displays and join a mini tour, then soak up the atmosphere in a quiet moment.
Stowe Gardens
Enjoy free entry to Stowe Gardens, Stowe Parish Church, the Gothic Temple, Stowe House, Dido's Cave, the temple of Concord & Victory and climb Cobham's Pillar for free.
Talk, Q&A and book signing with children’s author, Rhian Tracey
Families can meet Rhian Tracey, author of The Bletchley Park Mystery series. Pre-booking essential.
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.
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.
The Milton Keynes Rose Pop-Up Exhibition
In the tenth Anniversary year since the Milton Keynes Rose opened, visit an exhibition of items that capture the story from concept and design to use today. Enjoy this specially curated Heritage Open Day creative collection for one day only!
The National Museum of Computing - SOLD OUT
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.
The Parks Trust 30-mile Challenge Cycle
How does an adventure across 30 miles of Milton Keynes' beautiful landscapes sound to you? The Parks Trust are leading this event to show off the amazing route that takes you around the whole of Milton Keynes, using the parks that connect the city.
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 Point – Documentary Screening
Did you party at The Point in its heyday?
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.
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.
Tours of The Secret Garden, Wolverton
This derelict site was purchased from British Rail by Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council about 20 years ago.
Tours of Unity Place
Come join us for a tour of Unity Place! It's Milton Keynes' newest destination for dining, work, and leisure, built with sustainability and community in mind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Willen and Its Church - Guided Walk
A guided walk around the village to see how the city’s most important architectural treasure, Robert Hooke’s Church of St Mary Magdalene, determined the layout of the new development in Willen in the 1980s. Tea and cakes at the church afterwards!
Willis pipe organ Masterclass
Part of the Willis Pipe Organ Festival at St Mary & St Giles Church. Your opportunity to participate in an Organ Masterclass with the guidance of Jacob Collins.
Windmill Street – The Street That Never Was Talk
We are all familiar with the names of our grid roads such as Saxon Street but how were they chosen? Which names were considered but not used? What happened to Windmill Street and Dungee Street? Come along to find out the answers and more besides.
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.
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.
Wolverton Trails Guided Walk
A guided walk around Wolverton following the route of one of the trails on the MK Trails: Wolverton phone app.
Wolverton’s A Place - Wolverton On Film Screenings
Join us for a dip into the history of Wolverton as captured on film over the years!
Wonderful Willen - through a sociological lens
A guided walk around Willen Lake North area, taking in the Tree Cathedral, Peace Pagoda and St Mary Magdalene Church.
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.