High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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
Aylesbury
Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli festival taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Waddesdon Manor in Aylesbury. Throughout the two days explore food and drink stalls and the shopping village and enjoy live music and family entertainment.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2026 in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire!
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.
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
Celebrate the traditions of rural life at Harvest Weekend, a family-friendly living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Head into the woods that inspired Fantastic Mr Fox, then return to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre for homemade cake and a drink.
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.
Shopping
Milton Keynes
Join us at this exclusive masterclass and find the perfect double cleanse for your skin starting with our iconic Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and following with a cleanser suited to your skin type at the John Lewis store in Milton Keynes.
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
Join Chiltern Open Air Museum for an immersive living history event exploring what life was like in the Iron Age.
Health & Wellbeing
Little Horwood, Milton Keynes
Enjoy a few hours to yourself in the middle of the week with a Midweek Treat Spa Day at Horwood House Hotel, Buckinghamshire.
A Caudalie treatment, afternoon tea and a glass of fizz. Sometimes that's all you need.
Christmas
Marlow
Each winter, Marlow's fabulous Christmas lights attract thousands of people to the town centre, to stroll along the High Street from the obelisk at the top to the iconic Marlow Bridge at the bottom, admiring the fairy-tale display. Multiple rows of…
Food
Aylesbury
Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli festival taking place at Waddesdon Manor this summer. With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the…
Vineyard / Wine
Henley-on-Thames
Enjoy an afternoon on the terrace overlooking the beautiful vines at Oaken Grove Vineyard, near Henley-on-Thames.
The wine terrace is open most Saturdays and some Sundays to sip wine from the vineyard and enjoy tasty food options whilst overlooking…
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.
Festival
Haddenham Aylesbury
Come and join us on Sunday 18th October, 12pm–4pm at Haddenham Village Hall, Banks Road, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8EE, for a spooktacular Halloween family event packed with creepy crafts, thrilling games and ghostly fun for all ages. This…
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!
Shopping
Milton Keynes
Join the John Lewis Personal Stylists to discover the must-have pieces, learn more about our new season Autumn fashion collection and get expert tips on how to create the perfect seasonal capsule wardrobe.
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…
Heritage & History
Milton Keynes
Join Bletchley Park this spring and autumn at their annual 1940s special weekend event. With fun for all the family, happening in June & September these two-day events offer the chance for visitors to step back in time and enjoy a marvellous weekend…
Tour
Marlow on Thames
Enjoy an informative tour of Danesfield House Hotel magnificent 65 acres, see the numerous unique plantings, the Italian garden, rare c1900 Pulham Stone monuments and the Danesfield Iron Age Hillfort – ending with a talk about the hotel's history as…
Arts
Buckingham
Make the most of the frosty views and create your own multi-layered winter-inspired lino print in a one-day artist-led workshop with expert printmaker Alexandra Buckle.
In this artist-led workshop, you will create a multi-layered lino print based…
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