Milton Keynes, 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.
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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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Music
Fawley, Henley-on-Thames
Join us for Jazz in the Vines - a series of summer and autumn afternoons to sit back and raise a glass of English Wine on the Oaken Grove Vineyard wine terrace and enjoy the sounds of jazz reverberating across the Oxfordshire countryside.
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…
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.
Walking
West Street, Marlow
Have fun (re)discovering Marlow with two quirky treasure‑hunt walks that get you spotting things you’ve never noticed before. It’s a fresh‑air adventure that’s fun, affordable, and perfect for all ages.
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.
Food
Marlow
Celebrate Diwali - the Festival of Lights at the AA Rosette-awarded Glaze Restaurant & Conservatory inside the Crowne Plaza Marlow.
Enjoy a special 2 or 3 Course Diwali Menu prepared by our experienced team of Asian Chefs.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Slough
Back by popular demand, Go Ape’s Sundown Adventures return this October, offering a new level of forest fun in the evenings after dark. Experience the usual Go Ape thrills taken up a level as you climb through the canopy on a high ropes course lit…
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
Aston Clinton
Discover the joy of trail running with this majestic race with the forest is shrouded in Autumnal colours. The route is a 10k multi-lapped course along a challenging and hilly course, there are some significant hills to mention! Due to it's nature,…
Heritage & History
Aylesbury
The thought provoking Standing with Giants exhibition is returning to Waddesdon Manor with their D-Day 1475 installation in Autumn 2026.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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
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…
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
Aylesbury
A brand new bespoke Wild Wood Adventure Playground will open on 1 August 2026 at Waddesdon Manor in Aylesbury – creating a great new space for all the family to enjoy in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Designed for its woodland setting, offering a…
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
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…
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