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The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Find forthcoming events in Buckinghamshire today and this weekend with our easy to use interactive calendar. Whether you're visiting Buckinghamshire or local to the county, be inspired by our selection of entertaining events near you.
To find out what's on in Buckinghamshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for a generous helping of free events taking place while there are plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or a weekend break.
Don't discount the National Trust as a place to visit for family fun events, particularly during school holidays. The magnificent chateau of Waddesdon Manor near Aylesbury and the Capability Brown Stowe Gardens in Buckingham have plenty of events for children with seasonal highlights including Easter, Christmas and Halloween events.
No two visits to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre are the same thanks to a phizz-whizzing gobblefunk of events inspired by the author's well loved novels that even the most hard to please grobblesquirt will enjoy. It's also an ideal location if you're looking for what's on for a rainy day.
Other major events in Buckinghamshire include the Wycombe Arts Festival (May), Marlow Regatta & Festival (June), Buckingham Literary Festival (July), Chiltern Steam Rally (July) and the Buckinghamshire County Show (August).
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Buckinghamshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Buckinghamshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Participatory Event
Aylesbury
Riches of the Earth at Waddesdon Manor
Fete / Fair
Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe
Real Craft Fairs: All Saturdays from 10.30am to 4.30pm at Flackwell Heath Community Centre (May 5th, June 9th, July 14th, Sept 15th, Oct 13th, Nov 24th and Dec 15th). All genuine Crafts, produced by local Crafters.
Childrens Events
Hogshaw
The Animal Encounters Programme for this Summer will be all the more exciting with the opening of the new Wildlife Zone. There will also be competitions and quiz trails, farm & nature trails, indoor and outdoor play, and farm to fork menus in the...
Gardens
Aylesbury
Enjoy summer in the gardens and grounds of Hartwell House, and what better way than to join Richard Jones our Head Gardener who will take you on a guided tour to view the many plants, shrubs and trees in bloom. We will commence with coffee on...
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Discover what it was like to live in the Iron Age. "The Vicus" re-enactment society bring to life this fascinating period of history, illustrating daily life for people living in the Iron Age.
• Meet costumed re-enactors and learn about life in the...
Childrens Events
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Terrific Tuesday - 21st August – War Time Tuesday
Every Bucks school holiday Tuesday throughout the Museum's open season the Museum's Education team have created special themed family activities, games and crafts all for the standard admission...
Heritage & History
Stowe, Buckingham
New for 2018! Join us on one of our popular Roof Top Tours to experience one of the finest views in England from the roof of Stowe House
Enjoy the chance to climb the noble cantilevered stone staircase to admire the magnificent view from the roof...
Free Event
Aylesbury
Live in the Park is an entirely free event starting at 12noon on Sat 25 Aug in Vale Park, Aylesbury. Featuring live music and a host of family entertainment all for FREE.
On the Main Stage you will see - Everus, A Little Bit Country, Into The...
Free Event
Aylesbury
Aylesbury Town Councils, Parklife Weekend is 2 days filled with free live music, activities, fun and family entertainment on Sat 25 and Sun 26 August in Vale Park, Aylesbury. Live in the Park, starts at 12nooon on Sat 25 Aug, with 9.5hours of...
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Learn about the legacy of the medieval archer.
Come and see the Free Company Aquitaine demonstrating the art and skill of the medieval warbow. Watch demonstrations of archery, see and learn about the arming of the knight and talk to the...
Free Event
Aylesbury
Aylesbury Concert Band with soloists Alison Langer and Lawrence Thackery will delight you at this typically English outdoor concert. The program will include special arrangements for all of the family to enjoy entitled "Around the World in 80...
Childrens Events
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Terrific Tuesday - 28th August – Terrible Tuesday
Every Bucks school holiday Tuesday throughout the Museum's open season the Museum's Education team have created special themed family activities, games and crafts all for the standard admission...
Participatory Event
Maidenhead
Tree Climbing at Cliveden
Participatory Event
Maidenhead
It's the mid-eighteenth century, Princess Augusta has arrived at Cliveden, and the estate is abuzz with gossip.
Exhibition
Buckingham
Cars in the Claydons invites you to the ultimate motoring garden party on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September 2018. Park within a stunning settling and enjoy a picnic on a Summer weekend with friends, family and automobiles.
Film
Marlow Bottom
Experience pop up cinema and an amazing night out for families and friends. All proceeds from the event are invested back into the Marlow Bottom Playing Fields Committee providing a safe and fun area and equipment for local children to enjoy. In...
Food
Aylesbury
We have once again put together a superb cross section of French wines from our cellars for you to enjoy at this annual dinner.
Join us for the evening and enjoy a four-course dinner with Champagne reception and wine with each course. Cost per...
Participatory Event
Merton Road, Princes Risborough
A sponsored walk along the Ridgeway in aid of Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, taking in Whiteleaf Cross, Coombe Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Participatory Event
Maidenhead
Experienced photographer Ray Higginbottom, creator of our digital art exhibition last January, hosts this introductory photography workshop.
Participatory Event
Great Missenden
Come and celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday at the museum and in Roald Dahl’s garden.
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