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What's On in Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes
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Land of Lights Lantern Festival
18th October-28th February 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: https://miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk
The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...
Booker Gym Club
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre
Address: Barry Close, High Wycombe
Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk
Learn all aspects of gymnastics including floor, beam, bars, tumble, vault and rings plus fud and games such as rhythmic gymnastics, circus skills, dodge ball and parachute. Suits all abilities and you...
Coding for Kids
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk
Computational thinking and coding, promoted by the new Code Ninjas in Hemel, fosters problem-solving, creativity, and logical reasoning. Coding enhances resilience as kids test, debug, and refine their...
Hertford Barns Day Nursery
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Cole Green, Hertford
Website: www.childbasepartnership.com/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery
The changing seasons provide the opportunity for exciting new learning experiences at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery on Cole Green. Accompanied by purpose-built facilities...
Kart Silverstone
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Silverstone
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk
Buckle up for full throttle karting thrills at the home of British motorsport! Whether it’s your little one’s first race or a full-on family showdown, there’s a session built for every age, skill...
PQA's new location: Wallyford Learning Campus
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Wallyford Learning Campus
Website: www.pqacademy.com/academies/edinburgh-east-lothian
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) has officially opened its doors at Wallyford Learning Campus, welcoming young people aged six to 18 for an exciting new chapter in the community. From...
Red Bull Race Into Christmas
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Red Bull Racing
Website: www.experiences.redbullracing.com/mk-7-experience-2026
Looking for an unforgettable gift for the F1 fan in your life? The MK-7 Experiences at Red Bull Racing’s Technology Campus offer the ultimate day out for families and fans aged 5+. Gift Certificates...
The Stick Man Trail
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Wendover Woods
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
This interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Before you set off, pick up an activity pack for just £4 from the Information Point. It's packed...
Festive Weekend
6th December-7th February 2026
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
See the museum’s collection of historic buildings traditionally decorated for Christmas with ivy, natural foliage, and candles. The 1940s Prefab will show how people celebrated a restrained wartime Christmas...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Pantomime)
6th December-11th January 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right! Join comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley as Milton Keynes Theatre is transformed...
Taylormania
10th January 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see. An award-winning extravaganza...
Taylormania
21st January 2026
Venue: The Stables
Website: https://stables.org
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...
Annie – Rare Productions
22nd-24th January 2026
Venue: Elgiva Theatre
Website: www.elgiva.com
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. This all time classic musical is a must for all the family.
Cinderella (Iver Heath's Family Pantomime 2026)
7th-14th February 2026
Venue: Iver Heath Village Hall
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ihdc/cinderella-iver-heaths-family-pantomime-2026/e-qmzqey
Cinderella is an exciting community pantomime telling the tale of Hardy Hall, the home of Baron Hardy and his daughter Cinderella.IHDC welcomes all ages and abilities, whether you want to act, sing and...
Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes
10th-14th February 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to...
Justin Fletcher Live
14th February 2026
Venue: Wycombe Swan Theatre
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
Justin Time To Rock is a fabulous show suitable for all the family. Justin and his friends are putting together a rock band. But with so many songs to choose from, they are going to need your help to choose...
Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World
14th February 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...
Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science
16th February 2026
Venue: The Stables
Website: https://stables.org
Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry, exploring...