Wendover Woods, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire’s 2026 event calendar is shaping up to be a standout year of creativity, countryside celebrations and family‑friendly adventures across its market towns, heritage estates and storybook landscapes. From riverside festivals and literary gatherings to model villages, museums, railway adventures and country‑house exhibitions, Buckinghamshire’s 2026 is abundant with memorable ways to explore, celebrate and unwind.
Bekonscot Model Village, the world’s oldest original model village, reopens for the season on 14th February with fresh enhancements, half‑term magic shows and toddler activities throughout the spring, whilst the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre hosts a packed year of trails, storytelling and creative workshops inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and more. In High Wycombe, the town centre bursts into colour during FrogFest in late May, a free family music festival packed with live stages, entertainment and street food, combine with a visit to Eden Shopping Centre as it continues to host seasonal pop‑ups, themed workshops and cultural celebrations.
Get out and about and try something new and exhilarating with the treetop challenge in Wendover Woods, Aylesbury, a great way to burn off some energy and see the woods from a different perspective! A major new digital‑light exhibition comes to Waddesdon Manor from 27th March, Four Seasons by Bruce and Tink Munro and runs through summer, alongside a brand‑new woodland playground, parkland tours and the autumn return of Standing with Giants. Whilst over in Chalfont St Giles, be transported back to the Tudor era at Chiltern Open Air Museum with the Tudors: Life, Falconry and Folk over Easter long weekend from 3rd - 6th April, ahead of the 1940s Weekend at Bletchley Park on 13th & 14th June 26.
Take a look below and find forthcoming events in Buckinghamshire today and this weekend, in a destination full of glorious countryside with strong rural links, a host of family-friendly visitors attractions and historic houses to experience.
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Childrens Events
Bletchley
Explore Bletchley Park and discover the place where history happened!
Dive in to the story of Bletchley Park by experiencing our exhibitions and learn more about the people, the machines and the moments that changed the course of history. Walk…
Exhibition
Aylesbury
An exhibition of light works exploring time and place, and the influence of nature, landscape and the environment by Bruce and Tink Munro come to the newly renovated Coach House Gallery at Waddesdon Manor from the 27th March 26.
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
A unique opportunity to learn about the less savoury aspects of Victorian life in a fun, family-friendly environment with the 'Ragged Victorians'! at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire
Special Events
Bletchley
Join the ranks of the Bletchley Park codebreakers in this interactive session and get to grips with the basics of cryptology. Try your hand at deciphering different kinds of coded messages before tackling a German Enigma-enciphered text. You will…
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…
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.
Arts
High Wycombe
About the Event
Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
Each artist…
Music
Bletchley
Bletchley Park is pleased to be joined by the Military Wives Choirs from Halton & High Wycombe performing at 12.00 and 13.00 for Armed Forces Day.
The Military Wives Choirs is a community of around 2,000 women in 70 choirs across the UK and…
Arts
Amersham
About the Event
Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
Each artist…
Sporting Events
Aston Clinton
Discover the joy of trail running with this majestic race within the Wendover Wood forest. The route is a 10k multi-lapped course along a challenging and hilly trail. There are some significant hills but every step is perfection. Due to it's nature,…
Other
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Enjoy a celebration of motoring history at Classic Vehicles at Chiltern Open Air Museum — a relaxed, family-friendly event set within a unique historic landscape.
Explore an impressive display of classic and vintage vehicles, from much-loved…
Music
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
Chiltern Open Air Museum are pleased to be hosting Buckinghamshire Music Trust's Summer Festival this summer on the 5th July 2026.
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…
Arts
Aylesbury
An exhibition of light works exploring time and place, and the influence of nature, landscape and the environment by Bruce and Tink Munro.
Bruce's work has long been rooted in the emotional and physical inspiration of place and memory, while Tink is…
Walking
West Street, Marlow
Have fun (re-)discovering Marlow, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, exploring this charming Thames town. Curious About Marlow visits not…
Walking
Henley-on-Thames
An unforgettable two vineyard walk with expert wine education, indulgent cheese pairings and award winning English sparkling wine, enjoyed as the sunset sets from a stunning vantage point.
Other
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Step into the dangerous and daring world of Rogues & Highwaymen, a lively living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum that brings the stories of Britain's most notorious outlaws to life.
Journey back to the 17th and 18th centuries and discover…
Heritage & History
Bletchley
Get ready for a weekend of vintage fun, music, dancing, food and surprises for all the family!
There's something for everyone:
* Learn to swing dance and show off your moves to live bands.
* Sing along to timeless tunes that kept spirits high.
*…
Special Events
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Step into one of the most turbulent periods in British history at English Civil War, a dramatic and immersive living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Travel back to the 17th century as Parliamentarian and Royalist forces clash in vivid…
Food
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes’ biggest, regular street food event returns to the iconic Bletchley Park!
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