Every show is unique! Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy..... more >

Stantonbury Theatre MK14 6BN

Wed 29 May 24

Terrific Tuesday

Chiltern Open Air Museum’s famous Terrific Tuesdays are themed family craft and activity days organised by the Museum’s Education Team... more >

Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB

Tue 28 May 24

Hogfest Countryside Fete - May Half Term!

Roll up, roll up for a country féte inspired week of family fun! A visit to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park is all about being active outdoors and..... more >

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park Claydon Road Hogshaw MK18 3LA

Mon 27 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Buckinghamshire

Glebe Farm - Open Garden for NGS

A large cottage garden with an exuberance of colourful planting and winding gravel paths, amongst lawns and herbaceous borders on two levels... more >

Glebe Farm, Buckingham MK18 5BB

Mon 27 May 24

Roman Gladiators

Gladiators battle at Chiltern Open Air Museum On Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend 26 - 27 May from 10 am to 5 pm, Roman Gladiators will be invading... more >

Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB

Sun 26 May 24

HGSA Beer & Music Festival

Now on its 24th year, our annual Beer & Music Festival is a great community afternoon for all the family... more >

Holmer Green Sports Association HP15 6UF

Sun 26 May 24

IVER/SLOUGH 35s - 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples - Sunday 26 May

Are you ready for a night of fun and mingling with like-minded individuals? Join us at the Iver/Slough 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles and Couples..... more >

Pinewood Hotel, Wexham Park Lane, George Green SL3 6AP

Sun 26 May 24

A FREE Guided Walk at Pitstone Quarry, led by Sue Tayloe.

A relaxed walk to enjoy spring butterflies: Small Blue, Dingy Skipper; and day-flying moths such as Burnet Companion... more >

Pitstone Quarry LU7 9HA

Sun 26 May 24

May Half Term at Discover Bucks Museum

Saturday 25 May – Spring Into Summer – Family Day We’re springing into summer at Discover Bucks Museum: play outdoor games, learn about historic May... more >

Discover Bucks Museum Church Street Aylesbury HP20 2QP

Sat 25 May 24

May Bank Holiday - Escape from the Aviary

Join us this May bank holiday (25 - 27 May) as we Escape from the Aviary, a weekend celebration of birds, inspired by our exhibition Flights of... more >

Waddesdon Manor Silk Street, Waddesdon HP18 0JH

Sat 25 May 24

Chesham Fringe Festival

Experience three days of arts, culture, and entertainment at the first-ever Chesham Fringe Festival from the 25th – 27th of May 2024... more >

Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1EP

Sat 25 May 24

Nether Winchendon House - Open Garden for NGS

Nether Winchendon House has fine, and rare trees set in an inspiring and stunning landscape with parkland... more >

Nether Winchendon House, nr Aylesbury HP18 0DY

Sat 25 May 24

Mentmore Arts Festival

The 14th Mentmore Arts Festival will take place from Saturday May 25th -Bank Holiday Monday 27th 2024... more >

St Marys Church Mentmore ,Leighton Buzzard LU7 0QG

Sat 25 May 24

Exploring Portraiture - Muir Trust Artist Exhibition

Now that Cara Gordon has completed her portraiture residency, we invite you to attend the private view and talk on 23rd May, before the exhibition... more >

Discover Bucks Museum Church Street Aylesbury HP20 2QP

Thu 23 May 24

A FREE Guided Walk at Yoesden Bank BBOWT Reserve, led by Brenda Mobbs.

A relaxed amble to enjoy spring butterflies. Target Species: Adonis Blue and other downland species. Join us for a trip to the Yoesden Bank BBOWT..... more >

Yoesden Bank BBOWT Nature Reserve HP14 4EQ

Thu 23 May 24

FREE taster session with the Amersham Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Jubilee Hall, Rectory Hill, Amersham HP7 0BT

Wed 22 May 24

More Rock Choirs

Overstroud Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Artistic chalk garden on two levels. Collection of C17/C18 plants inc auriculas, hellebores, bulbs, pulmonarias, peonies, geraniums, herbs and..... more >

Overstroud Cottage, Great Missenden HP16 9QE

Sun 19 May 24

A FREE Guided Walk at NT Ivinghoe Beacon, led by Steph Rodgers.

A walk to enjoy a variety of spring butterflies including a chance to see Duke of Burgundy. Join us for a trip to the National Trust’s Ivinghoe..... more >

Ivinghoe Beacon LU6 2EG

Sun 19 May 24

Celebration of Wool - Meet Shaun the Sheep!

Join the Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park team for a fun family day out celebrating the wonderful world of wool! SPECIAL GUESTS!... more >

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park Claydon Road Hogshaw MK18 3LA

Sun 19 May 24

Foscote Manor - Open Garden for NGS

A restored walled kitchen garden with vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers as the centre piece of this 40 acre estate... more >

Foscote Manor, Buckingham MK18 6AE

Sun 19 May 24

Priestfield Arboretum Open Day

Come and visit Priestfield Arboretum this spring. A private collection of over 200 rare and interesting trees set in a delightful 6-acre woodland..... more >

Stony Lane, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden HP16 0DS

Sun 19 May 24

The Book of Genesis

The Book of Genesis are the UK's foremost Genesis early era tribute band. With a spectacular costume and light show the band faithfully..... more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Sat 18 May 24

A Choral Cocktail

Wooburn Singers and Musical Director Jonathon Cole-Swinard are joined by Simon Howat, pianist and Andy Panayi, jazz saxophonist... more >

The Beaconsfield School HP9 1SJ

Sat 18 May 24

Upcycled map paper Origami Heart bunting, mini gift bags & envelopes

During a relaxed workshop we will be using Ordnance Survey map paper to make origami hearts creating a 1.5m length of bunting... more >

Craft Coop shop, 84 Eden Walk, Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe HP11 2AW

Sat 18 May 24

Not A Game for Girls

Not A Game For Girls tells the dramatic story of the Dick, Kerr’s Ladies – one of the most famous and successful women’s football teams during the... more >

Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Thu 16 May 24

Stay and Play Cafe for under 5s at Discover Bucks Museum

A weekly session every Wednesday for Under 5’s and their parents/carers to enjoy at the museum. Pop into our Stay & Play Café for a safe play..... more >

Discover Bucks Museum Church Street Aylesbury HP20 2QP

Wed 15 May 24

Red Kites - Open Garden for NGS

This Chiltern hillside garden of 1½ acres is planted for year-round interest and has superb views. Lovingly and beautifully maintained, there are..... more >

Red Kites, Bledlow Ridge HP14 4JJ

Tue 14 May 24

The Plough - Open Garden for NGS

Formal garden with open views to the Chiltern countryside. Designed as a series of outdoor rooms around a listed former C18 inn (not open), inc..... more >

The Plough, Aylesbury HP17 0TJ

Sun 12 May 24

National Family Fun Day in Haddenham

National Family Fun Day Sunday 12th May Haddenham Haddenham Village Hall, Banks Road, Haddenham, HP17 8EE 12PM TO 4PM - FREE ENTRY Are you... more >

?Haddenham Village Hall, Banks Park, Banks Rd, Haddenham HP17 8EE

Sun 12 May 24

Brick Fest Live (Milton Keynes)

For the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on brick event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK debut this Spring... more >

MARSHALL ARENA Stadium Way W, Bletchley, MILTON KEYNES MK1 1ST

Sat 11 May 24

Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's... more >

Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Sat 11 May 24

Nature Champions at Amersham - Eco Adventures (5-11 years old)

This event is free to attend for unaccompanied children aged 5 – 11 years old and will include minibeast hunts, conservation activities, creating... more >

FSC Amersham Mop End Amersham HP7 0QR

Sat 11 May 24

Comedy Night

A brand new regular comedy night at the Limelight Theatre. Tonight’s comedians: Tony Law Russell Arathoon Alex Milner Please Note: All..... more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Fri 10 May 24

Craig Ogden Concert

Craig Ogden is one of the greatest classical guitarists of our time, whose incredible career over three decades has included a stream of best-selling... more >

St Mary Magdalene Church, Shabbington HP18 9HQ

Fri 10 May 24

What about the women of Stowe? Talk with Dr Amy Boyington

Join us as last year's winner of the George Clarke Prize, Dr Amy Boyington, presents her fascinating research on the Women at Stowe... more >

Stowe House, Buckingham . MK18 5EH

Thu 9 May 24

Discover Ducks - for Children under 5!

Discover Ducks at Discover Bucks! Join us at the museum for a themed session including a story, song, games, play, craft activity and museum..... more >

Discover Bucks Museum Church Street Aylesbury HP20 2QP

Thu 9 May 24

Turn End - Open Garden for NGS

Grade II registered. Series of garden rooms, each with a different planting style enveloping architects own Grade II* listed house (not open)... more >

Turn End, Aylesbury HP17 8BG

Mon 6 May 24

May Day Merriment

Experience Elizabethan May Day merriment with dancing, swordplay, gunpowder and more! May Day was a time to rejoice and make merry, as people..... more >

Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB

Sun 5 May 24

Buckinghamshire Art Society Spring open exhibition

A wonderful exhibition of artwork by the membership of Buckinghamshire Art Society, who are professional and semi professional artists... more >

The Fitzwilliams Centre ( behind the church), Windsor End, Beaconsfield HP9 2JW

Sat 4 May 24

Fundraising Fish & Chip Quiz Night

Quiz nights are back! Tuck into tasty fish and chips and then test the little grey cells! Hosts Grace & Faye will be setting the questions at this..... more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Dobbies Garden Centre, Aylesbury Road, Aylesbury HP22 6BD

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Belvedere Lane, Watling Street, Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes MK17 9JH

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

London Road, Beaconsfield HP9 1SH

Sat 4 May 24

Otway & Barrett

Otway & Barrett present their Half A Sentry Tour – the extra bonus shows for 2024 !! The main tour in 2023 was a great success... more >

Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre Queens Park Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7RT

Fri 3 May 24

The Pirates of Penzance

Are you looking for something different to liven up your May evening? Then look no further than Wolverton Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s latest..... more >

Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Wed 1 May 24

FREE taster session with the Amersham Rock Choir

Do you want to join a choir near you? Your friendly local Amersham choir is run by vocal teacher Liz Shea... more >

Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, Amersham HP6 6AJ

Wed 1 May 24

More Rock Choirs

Pirates of Penzance - a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta

Pirates of Penzance. A swashbuckling spectacle of song, dance, and mischief ! Wolverton Gilbert and Sullivan Society bring this popular comic opera,..... more >

Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Wed 1 May 24

Japanese Garden opening for the National Garden Scheme

A Japanese garden, shielded from the upper garden level by Shoji screens. A winding path leads you over a traditional Japanese bridge by a pond and..... more >

1 Talbot Avenue, High Wycombe HP13 5HZ

Wed 1 May 24

National Boba Tea Day

Celebrate National Boba Tea Day with us! First 100 customers get a FREE regular boba from a select menu and first 50 customers also get a FREE merch..... more >

CUPP, 30 White Hart St, High Wycombe HP11 2HL

Tue 30 Apr 24

Abbots House - Open Garden for NGS

Behind red brick walls a ¾ acre garden on four different levels, each with unique planting and atmosphere... more >

Abbots House, Winslow MK18 3AN

Sun 28 Apr 24

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Things to do around Buckinghamshire

If you're planning a day out in Buckinghamshire, this picturesque county in South East England offers a wealth of activities for all ages. From historic sites to outdoor adventures, here are some delightful options:

1. Bekonscot Model Village & Railway, Beaconsfield:
- Explore the Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, officially the oldest model village in the world. Constructed in the late 1920s, it comprises seven model towns and villages spread across 1.5 acres of gardens, connected by a model railway. Kids and adults alike will enjoy discovering coal mines, castles, farms, and racecourses in this quirky attraction.

2. Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe:
- Managed by the National Trust, Hughenden Manor was the former home of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. Explore the house displaying his personal belongings, learn about World War II, and enjoy extensive gardens styled as they were during the Disraeli era. The nearby St Michael and All Angels Church is the final resting place of the former Prime Minister and his wife.

3. Chiltern Hills & the Ridgeway National Trail:
- For outdoor enthusiasts, venture into the Chiltern Hills. Enjoy scenic walks, rolling landscapes, and fresh air. The Ridgeway National Trail offers breathtaking views and a chance to connect with nature.

4. Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, Great Missenden:
- Visit the Roald Dahl Museum dedicated to the beloved children's author. Explore interactive exhibits, discover Dahl's creative process, and immerse yourself in the magical world of his stories. It's a treat for both kids and adults.

5. Royal Standard of England, Beaconsfield:
- Drop by the Royal Standard of England, one of Britain's oldest pubs. With its thatched roof and historic charm, it's a cozy spot for a drink or a traditional meal.

Remember, Buckinghamshire offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and family-friendly attractions – perfect for a memorable day out!