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.
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.

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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 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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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,…
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.
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.
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…
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
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Vineyard / Wine
Henley-on-Thames
Enjoy an afternoon on the terrace overlooking the beautiful vines at Oaken Grove Vineyard, near Henley-on-Thames.
The wine terrace is open most Saturdays and some Sundays to sip wine from the vineyard and enjoy tasty food options whilst overlooking…
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.
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.
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.
Heritage & History
Aylesbury
The thought provoking Standing with Giants exhibition is returning to Waddesdon Manor with their D-Day 1475 installation in Autumn 2026.
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.
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.
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,…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
The Vikings have arrived and taken over a Saxon settlement at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire!
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…