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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 packed with culture, heritage and outdoor experiences, 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.

Images from around Buckinghamshire this autumn

Events in Buckinghamshire

Home to the Chiltern Hills, grand country houses and charming market towns, Buckinghamshire combines beautiful countryside with fascinating heritage attractions and family-friendly experiences. Whether you're visiting for a festival, seasonal event or weekend escape, there's always something new to discover across the county. Scroll down to discover upcoming events across Buckinghamshire, or use the search filters to find something near you. Explore our featured events, from seasonal celebrations, storytelling experiences, exhibitions, running races, and Christmas fairs. With something happening every week, there’s always a new way to enjoy Buckinghamshire. 

With events taking place across market towns, countryside locations and historic attractions, it's easy to plan a memorable day out, short break or weekend escape in Buckinghamshire.

Two night residential getaway this Christmas at Horwood House Hotel, 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

How can I plan a short break around an event?

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.

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.

Are there any family-friendly events?

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 your budget go further.

How do I get to Buckinghamshire from London?

Buckinghamshire is easily accessible from London by road and rail, making it a popular destination for day trips and short breaks. Many of the county's towns, attractions and venues can be reached in under an hour from central London. Hop on a train from London Marylebone and it takes around 30 minutes to reach High Wycombe or 50 minutes to reach Wendover. The main road links include M1 and A5 with average journey times around an hour to hour and fifteen minutes to Buckinghamshire destinations.

Buckinghamshire events near me

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.

What's on in Buckinghamshire

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  1. SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed Day

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    Childrens Events

    Great Missenden

    Explore your way on our special relaxed day for visitors with SEND.

    Venue

    Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 16:30
  2. Families Go Wild

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    Type:

    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. Christmas Lights Switch On (Princes Risborough)

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    Christmas

    Princes Risborough

    Mark the start of the festive season and join Princes Risborough Town Council on Saturday 28th November for Princes Risborough's annual Christmas Lights Switch On event!

    Princes Risborough High Street is set to sparkle with festive cheer on…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 18:00
  4. Instant Radiance Spa Package

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026to30 Nov 2026
  5. Christmas With Clarins

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    Shopping

    High Wycombe

    Join the team in store at John Lewis High Wycombe for all the beauty inspiration you need this Christmas. Whether you're treating yourself or searching for the perfect gift, our Clarins experts will be on hand to share expert tips to help you (and…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    24 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
  6. Wendover Woods Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

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    Sporting Events

    Aston Clinton

    Discover the joy of trail running with this majestic race within the Wendover Wood forest in Buckinghamshire.

    Venue

    Nice Work, East Sussex

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2027Open 09:00 - 13:00
  7. Make Your Own Festive Wreath with Joanne Caldwell Floral Designs

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    Christmas

    Henley-on-Thames

    Come and create your very own beautiful, luxury Christmas wreath at Oaken Grove Vineyard in Henley-on-Thames

    Venue

    Oaken Grove Vineyard, Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 14:30
  8. Painting Party in Amersham: Mad Squirrel

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    Indoor

    Amersham

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Amersham's Mad Squirrel!

    Venue

    The Paint Club, East Sussex

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    15 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  9. Curious About Marlow

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  10. Festive Celebrations at Oaken Grove Vineyard

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    Christmas

    Henley-on-Thames

    Join Oaken Grove Vineyard in the run up to Christmas on weekends from Saturday 21st November to Sunday 20th December for a magical festive experience in the heart of the Chiltern Hills!

    Venue

    Oaken Grove Vineyard, Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  11. Forest Play

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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…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026to23 Apr 2027Open 13:00 - 14:00
  12. Relaxed Christmas Grotto at Bletchley Park

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    Christmas

    Bletchley, Milton Keynes

    Celebrate the most magical time of year with a visit to Bletchley Park's Relaxed Vintage Christmas Grotto

    Venue

    Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
  13. Midweek Treat Spa Day

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    Health & Wellbeing

    Little Horwood, Milton Keynes

    Enjoy a few hours to yourself in the middle of the week with a Midweek Treat Spa Day at Horwood House Hotel, Buckinghamshire. 
    A Caudalie treatment, afternoon tea and a glass of fizz. Sometimes that's all you need.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Oct 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  14. All Things Baby and Beyond

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    Special Events

    Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes

    Join the John Lewis Milton Keynes Nursery team and local experts to learn about this new stage of your life and our All Things Baby service, covering everything you need to know for your parenting journey.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2026Open 17:30 - 19:30
  15. Meet the Codebreakers at Christmas

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    Christmas

    Bletchley, Milton Keynes

    Enjoy a unique day out this Christmas at Bletchley Park and meet the Codebreakers! Explore Bletchley Park this festive season and meet Codebreakers as they carry out their top-secret wartime work in the run-up to Christmas.

    Venue

    Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    28 Dec 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
  16. 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
  17. Waddesdon Manor Artists and Makers Fair

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    Christmas

    Aylesbury

    A three-day Artist & Makers Fair showcasing the work of 25 talented local artists, designers and makers will take place in the historic Dairy at Waddesdon Manor. With an inspiring collection of unique, handcrafted gifts, original artworks, ceramics,…

    Venue

    Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
  18. Tots Go Wild

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Wexham

    xplore 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 tot to go wild, including the mud kitchen, the sand pit, bug hunting, games stations, water play, weaving, balancing,…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026to30 Apr 2027
  19. 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
  20. Set the Perfect Table for Christmas Masterclass

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    Type:

    Christmas

    High Wycombe

    Join the Home Design Stylists at John Lewis High Wycombe for an exclusive masterclass and unlock the secrets of festive tablescaping. You'll learn how to select the perfect table linen and tableware, master the art of captivating colour palettes,…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
    From:
    16 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00