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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 shaping up to be a standout year bringing together culture, heritage and outdoor experiences, with everything from riverside festivals and literary gatherings to model villages, museums, railway adventures and country-house exhibitions. 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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Events in Buckinghamshire this summer

Scroll down to discover upcoming events across Buckinghamshire, or use the search filters to find something near you. Explore our featured events from creative exhibitions and storytelling to shows and displays, music festivals, and immersive historic experiences. 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.

Delicious Afternoon Tea at Horwood House Hotel in Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire

Plan your visit to Buckinghamshire

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?

Frequently asked questions about events in Buckinghamshire

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What's on in Buckinghamshire today or this weekend?

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.

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Buckinghamshire offers a wide range of family-friendly activities, particularly during the school holidays and half term. These include storytelling, crafts and LEGO workshops, outdoor trials, festivals and living history experiences. Use the 'type filter' above and select family to find suitable options.

Buckinghamshire events near me

Discover events for local residents, day visitors and holiday makers 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

What's on in Buckinghamshire

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  1. Fantastic Family Animation Day : Make A Fox Film

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    Childrens Events

    Great Missenden

    A unique chance to work with an experienced animator to create your own family stop-motion animation and immerse yourself into the whimsical world of Fantastic Mr Fox at Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

    Venue

    Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
  2. Chilli Fest at Waddesdon Manor

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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.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Painting Party in Amersham at the Mad Squirrel

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    25 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  4. 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,…

    Venue

    Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  5. 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.

    Venue

    Oaken Grove Vineyard, Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
  6. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    3 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  7. 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, Buckinghamshire

    Venue

    Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  8. 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
  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…

    Venue

    Oaken Grove Vineyard, Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026to14 Aug 2026
  10. 1940s Weekend at Bletchley Park

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    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…

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    From:
    26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
  11. Marlow Christmas Lights Switch On and Shop

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026
  12. Classic Vehicles Show

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    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.

    Venue

    Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to19 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  13. Marlow Santa Fun Run

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026
  14. Wild Wood Adventure Playground at Waddesdon Manor

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
  15. Live Music at Bletchley Park - Opera: Dido and Aeneas

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    Music

    Bletchley

    Enjoy music from Dido and Aeneas, the opera by Purcell. Event includes cream tea.

    Alongside the frenetic war-time activities of the Bletchley Park Codebreakers flourished another series of activities – that of the Bletchley Park Music Society.…

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
  16. 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:
    29 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    From:
    28 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  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. Titchy Fox Cubs

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    Childrens Events

    Great Missenden

    Why let the big kids have all the fun? Join us for a special led session for our littlest visitors aged from 6 months to 4 years. We'll be singing, crafting and playing as we use our senses to explore with Fantastic Mr Fox and his friends at Roald…

    Venue

    Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
    From:
    5 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
  19. Victorian Weekend

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles

    Travel back to the 19th century at Victorian Weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum, a lively Victorian living history event in Buckinghamshire and a perfect family day out near London.

    Venue

    Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Britain at War

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles

    Travel through centuries of conflict in Britain at War at Chiltern Open Air Museum, showcasing warfare and everyday life from the medieval period to the Second World War.
    Explore how conflict shaped Britain across multiple eras, from medieval…

    Venue

    Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00