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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. 

Whats on in the Buckinghamshire Countryside?

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. 

What's on in Buckinghamshire this weekend?

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 (F) taking place while there are plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or a weekend break.

What's on in Buckinghamshire?

Explore our featured list below or head to the bottom of the page to view lots more events in Buckinghamshire.

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  1. Oaken Grove to Fairmile Sunset Walk and Tasting

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
  2. Families Go Wild

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Apr 2026to22 Apr 2027Open 10:30 - 12:00
  3. Titchy Toddlers: Travel and Transport

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    Childrens Events

    Great Missenden

    From 10am to 12pm.

    Enjoy exclusive access to the Museum for little ones from 6 months to 4 years old and their adults.

    Toddle around the galleries, join in with special activities and take part in some Roald Dahl storytelling. Each themed session…

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    15 June 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
  4. Pastimes and Pixels: Games Through the Ages

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    Special Events

    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles

    Enjoy a fun-filled and interactive day out at Pastimes and Pixels, where play takes centre stage at Chiltern Open Air Museum.

    Explore how people have relaxed, competed and entertained themselves across the centuries with a wide variety of hands-on…

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  5. Pub In The Park

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    Festival

    Marlow

    Tom Kerridge presents Pub in the Park, a laid-back celebration of the very best food, drink and music.

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026to17 May 2026Various Opening Times
  6. Viking Raid

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    Special Events

    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles

    Step into the early medieval world as Viking raiders clash with local defenders in dramatic combat displays. Watch skilled re-enactors demonstrate authentic weapons, armour and battle tactics, and discover how these feared seafarers lived, fought…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  7. Four Seasons Exhibition, Waddesdon Manor

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Mar 2026to30 June 2026
  8. Instant Radiance Spa Package

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    Participatory Event

    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

    Dates

    From:
    16 Feb 2026to30 June 2026
  9. Walk Works Henley Vineyards Trail 2026

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    Walking

    Henley-on-Thames

    Ready for the ultimate vineyard trail? Oaken Grove is thrilled to be part of the Walk Works Henley Vineyards Trail 2026 for a series of unforgettable journeys through the Chilterns. Explore local English vineyards, master the "vine to glass" story…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026to14 Aug 2026
  10. The Paint Club painting party at Merletto Lounge

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    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…

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    From:
    4 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    1 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    6 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    3 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  11. Titchy Toddlers: Tricks and Inventions

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    Childrens Events

    Great Missenden

    Enjoy exclusive access to the Museum for little ones from 6 months to 4 years old and their adults.

    Toddle around the galleries, join in with special activities and take part in some Roald Dahl storytelling. Each themed session is based around…

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
  12. Heritage Crafts Weekend

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    Heritage & History

    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles

    Step into the past and discover traditional skills at Heritage Crafts at Chiltern Open Air Museum, a hands-on, family-friendly celebration of historic craftsmanship.
    Watch skilled craftspeople demonstrate age-old techniques such as blacksmithing,…

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  13. Become a Bletchley Park Codebreaker

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
  14. Wendover Woods HM & 10k

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    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,…

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2026
  15. George's Marvellous Miniature Farmyard

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    Childrens Events

    Great Missenden

    At 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm

    Be inspired by the farmyard in George's Marvellous Medicine and make a small-sized replica.
    You'll use a mixture of natural and craft materials to create a landscape which you can fill with animals and farm buildings –…

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2026to29 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  16. Rogues and Highwaymen

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  17. Standing with Giants

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    Heritage & History

    Aylesbury

    The thought provoking Standing with Giants exhibition is returning to Waddesdon Manor with their D-Day 1475 installation in Autumn 2026. 

    Dates

    From:
    21 Oct 2026to29 Nov 2026
  18. Tudor Merriment

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    Special Events

    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles

    Step into the lively world of Tudor England at Tudor Merriment, a colourful and family-friendly living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
    Enjoy a day filled with Tudor music, dance and traditional entertainment as costumed performers bring…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Bat Walks at Waddesdon Manor

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    Tour

    Aylesbury

    With so many old trees, open spaces, roosting places on the Manor's roof and down in the old Ice House, bats have found many places to roost, forage and feed at Waddesdon.

    11 native bat species have been spotted here including 64 Noctule, 52 Brown…

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    From:
    29 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    From:
    28 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  20. BSL Signed Marvellous Meander

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    Childrens Events

    Great Missenden

    Join a BSL interpreted guided village walk
    Head out on a guided walk around the very village that inspired so many of Roald Dahl's stories. Inspired by the magical mixture and all the animals in George's Marvellous Medicine you'll discover some of…

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2026Open 11:00 - 14:50