26 - 27 September, Milton Keynes
Find what’s on in Buckinghamshire, from countryside events in the Chiltern Hills to festivals, family attractions and experiences within its historic estates and market towns. Discover ideas for days out, short breaks and seasonal events across the county.
Buckinghamshire's events calendar is packed with culture, heritage and outdoor experiences, bringing together everything from riverside festivals and literary gatherings to model villages, museums, railway adventures, country-house exhibitions and some great shopping experiences. Whether you're exploring the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside or spending time in its towns and villages, there are plenty of memorable ways to celebrate and unwind.
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Scroll down to discover upcoming events across Buckinghamshire, or use the search filters to find something near you. Explore our featured events from immersive historic experiences to seasonal celebrations, storytelling and shows and displays, running races, and outdoor tours. With something happening every week, there’s always a new way to enjoy Buckinghamshire.
With events taking place across towns, countryside locations and heritage sites, it's easy to plan a day out or short break around what's happening.
If you're planning a trip to South East England to enjoy one of the many events in Buckinghamshire, you'll find answers to some common questions below.
If you're travelling from outside the area, there are plenty of hotels and accommodation options to suit your needs. Search & Book Buckinghamshire Accommodation to plan your stay.
You can find daily updated listings using the area and date filter in the search box above, or scroll down to explore the full Buckinghamshire events guide - ideal if you are looking for inspiration and ideas.
Buckinghamshire offers a wide range of family-friendly activities, particularly during the school holidays and half term. These include storytelling, crafts and workshops, outdoor trails, festivals and living history experiences. Use the 'type filter' above and select family to find suitable options. Look out for the free events or explore some of the free things to do to help you budget go further.
Discover events for local residents, day visitors and holidaymakers below, or switch to our Map View to find out what's happening nearby. A visit to Buckinghamshire means you're never far from an event set in beautiful countryside and historic surroundings.
Buckinghamshire is ideally located in South East England, making it easy to visit for a day trip or short break from London and the surrounding counties
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Food
Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea with friends or family at John Lewis, Milton Keynes
Health & Wellbeing
Little Horwood, Milton Keynes
Designed to pamper you from head to toe, come and experience the Instant Radiance Spa Day at Horwood House Hotel near Milton Keynes.
Christmas
Great Missenden
Join at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre for a day of festive fun with Santa!
Indoor
Great Missenden
Will you hide birds in the pie or worms in the spaghetti? We'll help you come up with ideas of your own, make it in clay and then we'll do the cleaning up with this 45 minute clay workshop.
Participatory Event
Marlow
Each year the sight of hundreds of Santas running and walking 5km (3 miles) around the streets of Marlow has provided the town with a glorious spectacle which kicks off the festive season.
Christmas
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Filled with vintage charm, interactive fun and plenty of Christmas cheer, this unique experience combines the magic of Father Christmas with the spirit of Bletchley Park's remarkable secret story.
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Join us at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre for some swizzfingling storytelling from The Twits and Revolting Rhymes.
Childrens Events
Wendover
The Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Wendover runs for a limited time between 24 October and 1 November and is available as an optional add-on to Treetop Adventure, Treetop Adventure Plus and Nets Adventure experiences.
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Join us for our Big Friendly Home Education Day!
Childrens Events
Wexham
Play your way through nature at Black Park!
Join us at Black Pines Camp for Forest Play! Children can play and explore through activities like the mud kitchen, games, sand pit, bug hunting, water play, balancing and more. Outdoor play is proven to…
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Our late-night Halloween event is back this year and will be better than ever… Our spooky event is the perfect Halloween treat for after dark. Enjoy an evening of foulsome frights and swashboggling surprises!
Childrens Events
Beaconsfield
There is lots going on at Bekonscot this October half-term. From exploring our seven model villages, enjoying a ride on our 7 1/4 ” narrow gauge miniature railway, autumnal craft activities (available on selected dates) to a pumpkin treasure hunt,…
Childrens Events
Wexham
Explore and get messy at Black Park!
Join us in Black Pines Camp for some fun in the woods! We have a variety of activities for your child to go wild and many Forest School skills to learn about. This includes crafts, tools, campfire skills…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
Get hands-on with one of Britain's most important natural materials at Wild About Wool, an engaging traditional craft event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Childrens Events
Wexham
xplore and get messy at Black Park!
Join us in Black Pines Camp for some fun in the woods! We have a variety of activities for your tot to go wild, including the mud kitchen, the sand pit, bug hunting, games stations, water play, weaving, balancing,…
Childrens Events
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Spooky happenings are going on at Boo-letchley Park this Halloween. Important things are disappearing mysteriously into thin air, with cryptic notes being left behind as the only clue
Community
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
Diwali Celebration
17 October 2026
This Diwali, join us at Chiltern Open Air Museum as the Festival of Lights returns for its third year with an even brighter celebration!
Discover the stories and traditions behind Diwali through a lively programme…
Childrens Events
Beaconsfield
Children can visit Bekonscot Model Village and Railway for free on 14 October, if they bring a teddy with them and purchase a special picnic box tea in the tearoom plus, we will finish the day off with storytelling in the Ed Shed to celebrate the…
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Take a guided tour around the village with our expert guide Michael. He'll show you some of the places that inspired the books, including Matilda's library and Sophie's orphanage from The BFG.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2026 in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire!
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