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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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…
Christmas
Great Missenden
Make this Christmas unforgettable with a Splendiferous Santa Tea! Indulge in a festive feast of sandwiches, sweet treats, and nibbles in our cosy, twinkling room. Then, Santa himself will visit each table, spreading holiday cheer and gifting every…
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Treat the family to a walk in the woods, with cake and coffee after! You'll explore the woods that inspired Roald Dahl's last book for children, Billy and the Minpins. The perfect activity for kids and adults alike.
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
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…
Christmas
Great Missenden
Join at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre for a day of festive fun with Santa!
Food
Thame
Kitchen and Farm shop in Oxfordshire on a regenerative wagyu farm holding regular events, supper clubs, dining experiences, open mic events, children's activities and cinema nights.
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
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
Heritage & History
Aylesbury
The thought provoking Standing with Giants exhibition is returning to Waddesdon Manor with their D-Day 1475 installation in Autumn 2026.
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Join us at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre some splendiferous BSL interpreted walks and storytelling. From BSL interpreted storytelling of George's Marvellous Medicine, an BSL interpreted Marvellous Meander around Great Missenden village and BSL…
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…
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Step into the strange and supernatural world of Silver Serpent and the Wild Ice Child with author David Gilbert, for an interactive family workshop where Anglo-Saxon history meets ghosts, mystery and storytelling at Roald Dahl Museum and Story…
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.
Christmas
Beaconsfield
The festive season is when the Bekonscot Model Village comes alive with lights and wintery scenes and this year is no different. Guest can also enjoy carol singing, gift making workshops, elves treasure hunt and the chance to meet the big man…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2026 in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire!
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…
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
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.
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