What's On in Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes

Summer Staycation

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

With different events and activities each week, make Stowe your weekly staple throughout the holidays. Choose from one of the free fun-filled family trails, take in an outdoor theatre production, participate...

WhizzFizz 2025

Venue: Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham

Website: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/campaign/whizzfizz-2025

WhizzFizz is back for 2025, with a summer of free ‘weekends of wonder’ for families in Buckinghamshire. With events across Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Chesham, they have everything from Lego building...

Summer Spectacular

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com

Get lost in Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy the splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you’re guaranteed a splashing good time so don’t forget a change of clothes and your towel....

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Step through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...

Cosmic Adventures

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

Relax in the space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in the beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café. There’s something new to discover around every corner — your...

Crunchem Hall Playground

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Inspired by Matilda’s school, Crunchem Hall, you can enjoy some traditional games with a Roald Dahl twist. Play games such as Matilda V Miss Trunchbull giant Connect 4, Splat the Snozzcumber or Dream...

Goodies and Baddies Clay Creations

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Sculpt a character out of clay, either a big baddie or a small hero! Just like Miss Trunchbull and Matilda. You’ll learn about the characters in the story before you get stuck in, then take time to model...

Matilda Storytelling

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Join in with a live storytelling from the Museum’s expert storytellers. You’ll hear extracts from one of Roald Dahl’s best loved books, Matilda. There are plenty of opportunities to join in with...

Matilda's Missenden Story Trail

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Pick up a limited edition free self-guided walk this summer and explore the village of Great Missenden with Matilda. You’ll discover some of the sights that inspired the book including Matilda’s library,...

Roald Dahl Countryside Trail

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Pick up a free trail this summer and head to the woods that inspired Fantastic Mr Fox.There are suggested family activities along the way including Woodland Bingo and Ranger’s Radio. Suitable for ages...

Summer of Play

Venue: Hughenden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Experience and take part in fun-filled activities in the gardens. Skittles, Target Practice, Hula Hoops and many more. All included in your general admission. These activities are suitable for all ages.

Summer of Play at Cliveden

Venue: Cliveden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

Explore Cliveden your own way this summer, with activities to do whether you want a short stroll or a longer adventure.Get active or creative, put on a show or take a walk. All activities are included...

Musical Theatre Masterclass (Ages 8 – 11)

Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Take part in drama games and exercises to develop your performance skills. Create and learn choreography and vocals to some of your favourite show tunes. Learn more about the wonderful world of musical...

Fairytale Frogs and fabulous Frocks with James Mayhew and Toto Martinez

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

Join James Mayhew and Toto Martinez for this dazzling interactive session inspired by their best-selling picture-books. Discover a world of mixed up fairytales, and wonderful live illustration. You can...

Heritage Crafts Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Step back in time and witness traditional crafts in action. Across the museum they’ll be showcasing the work of traditional craftspeople including natural dyeing, flint knapping, felting, lacemaking...

Theatre Tour

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Always wanted to know what really goes on behind-the-scenes? Here’s your chance to find out more! Visit the areas usually only seen by your favourite stars of the stage, hear more about daily life at...

As You Like It

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

Fleeing from the fury of her uncle, Duke Frederick, Rosalind and her cousin Celia find themselves lost in the Forest of Arden, where a chaotic comedy caper is about to unfold…Tickets £6 per person....

Emergency Services Day

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

The Emergency Services come along and bring their vehicles for visitors to admire (of course, their presence is subject to emergency call outs, as usual). The whole heritage railway will be open as usual,...

Family Summer Fun

Venue: Bletchley Park

Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk

Bletchley Park is a great place to visit during the summer for adults and children alike. Enjoy exciting activities and interactive tours for the whole family on various dates during the summer, as well...

Summer fun at Booker Gym Club

Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre

Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk

Learn all aspects of gymnastics including bars, beam, floor, vault, tumble and trampette, plus lots of fun and games. Suitable for 4-10 year olds, 10am-3pm including a hot lunch. With the option to book...

Summer of Peace

Venue: Bletchley Park

Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk

Commemorating the anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, Summer of Peace explores what peace means today through the voices of local young people, artists, communities and our visitors. Enjoy creative drop-in...

Discover and Make Clay Creations

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

Get inspired by Roman pots and craft your own creations to take home. Recommended 4 – 11. Smaller ones are welcome but will need help. Tickets £4.75 per child. Tickets not needed for accompanying adults....

Miss Honey's Magical Garden

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Take inspiration from the book Matilda and craft a garden for Miss Honey.Learn more about the story then use natural materials to complete your design and turn it in to a magical place, just like Miss...

Terrific Tuesday - July

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Victorian themed family activity day. Enjoy crafts, clay modelling with the Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild, storytelling, see traditional spinning demonstrations, and take part in Victorian themed...

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The stage is set for regicidal rivalries, devious dramatics, and plotting playwrights. Beset by misunderstandings and a script that…let’s just say…needs some work, this production promises to be...

Summer Steamings

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

The full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride up and down the track plus the miniature ride-on trains which are run by sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this...

British Transplant Games 2025

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

The four-day event will be hosted in venues across Oxfordshire, the Games aim to raise awareness of the life-saving benefits of organ donation, encouraging transplant recipients to stay active post-recovery...

Dinosaur World Live

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating...

Storm in a Teacup Circus Workshops

Venue: Waddensdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

This hands-on circus workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn a variety of skills. People of all ages can try activities such as plate spinning, diabolo, hula hooping, and basic acrobatics. Instructors...

Twelfth Night

Venue: Bletchley Park

Website: www.tlcm.co.uk/booktickets

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play...

Rogues and Highwaymen

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Step into the world of 1716, where the reign of George I brings peace to England, but all is not as calm as it seems. Immerse yourself in the stories and struggles of early 18th century England, and experience...

The Longest Yarn

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Every day throughout August you can experience The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, a 60-metre-long knitted and crocheted artwork commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Handcrafted...

Tom Gates

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Milton Keynes bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around...

Musical Theatre Summer School (Ages 8 - 14 years)

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Join the Creative Learning team for a week-long summer school, developing your singing, dancing and acting skills.Create exciting choreography and belt your hearts out to your favourite musical theatre...

SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed Day

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Museum sounds will still be turned on but visitor numbers on this day will be reduced to help everyone experience the Museum in a more relaxed environment. SEND Explorer Kits and Quiet Space Kits will...

August Terrific Tuesdays

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Themed family crafts and clay modelling. All Terrific Tuesday activities are included in the admission price. Take a carrier bag with you so that you can take home all your wonderful creations. Also 12,...

Discover and Make I Spy Science

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

Discover how to make colour changing liquids, fizzing lava lamps, watery music and more! Recommended 4 – 11. Smaller ones are welcome but will need help. Tickets £4.75 per child. Tickets not needed...

Mr Wormwood Junkyard Cars

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Make your own moving vehicle that could take pride of place on the forecourt of Mr Wormwood’s garage! Learn about Matilda’s dad and the cars he sold before inventing your own automobile. Workshop lasts...

Terrific Tuesday

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Stone Age themed family activity day. Enjoy crafts, clay modelling with the Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild, storytelling, take part in Stone Age themed activities all organised by the award winning...

Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights.This all-new production promises to...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns...

Family Writing Workshop with Will Burns

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

You’ll be under the expert guidance of local poet Will Burns as you head out of the Museum into the local countryside that inspired Roald Dahl. By the end of the workshop you’ll have worked together...

HMS Pinafore- Illyria Theatre

Venue: Waddesdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

Josephine, the captain’s daughter, loves Ralph, a common sailor. But her father insists she marries Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. Must class always get in the way of love? With sharp...

As You Like It - Unbound Theatre

Venue: Waddesdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

This gloriously daft take on Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ is a must-see for hardened Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike. Blending the original text with a touch of ‘Noises/Off’ farce, this...

Britain at War

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

At this special weekend event, the living history re-enactment groups will be around the 45-acre site among the historic buildings, depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain's history, covering...

Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

Enjoy a real steam engine ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, then meet Sir Topham Hatt, Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty and Trevor the Traction Engine. You can enjoy interactive re-enactments,...

Waterperry Opera Festival: Winnie-the-Pooh’s Songbook

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

A charming production which brings to life the eternal values of friendship and kindness for audiences young and old, Winnie-the-Pooh’s Songbook brings exciting adventures for the whole family to enjoy....

5K Colour Run

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join Stowe for a 5k colour run (or walk) around the gardens. Environment-friendly colour powders. Entry fees go towards conservation at Stowe. Ticket price includes all day access to the gardens. Children...

Alice Through the Looking Glass - Quantum Theatre

Venue: Waddensdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

Quantum Theatre bring their lively brand of comedy, music and magic to Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’. With live music and the full array of Carroll’s fantastical...

Victorian Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Meet costumed re-enactors in the buildings and around the Museum site. Look out for shady characters including the rat catcher and his rats; street urchins, rogues and vagabonds. This Ragged Victorians...

Discover and Make Saxon Hoard

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

Make beaded jewellery or Saxon weapons (from cardboard!) inspired by what you learn. Recommended for ages 4–11. Smaller ones are welcome but will need help. Tickets £4.50 per child. Tickets not needed...

A Midsummer Night's Dream - The Pantaloons

Venue: Waddensdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

Midsummer night. An enchanted forest. Puck and his musical fairy band tell a tale of lovers, mechanicals, and magical mayhem. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons present their innovative and hilarious...

Matilda Superpowers Storyboard

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Make your own comic book-style storyboard, inspired by Roald Dahl’s Matilda. You’ll find out how Roald Dahl created the story of Matilda, and see how the story changed dramatically over time, before...

Found Festival

Venue: Claydon Estate

Website: www.foundfestival.uk

Found is an independent music festival with a carefully curated blend of the best Americana, folk, roots, blues and beyond. It’s got music at its heart but also a packed programme of comedy, dance, talks,...

Pop Princesses

Venue: Wycombe Swan

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wycombe-swan-theatre

A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the...

Cinderella

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

From the company who brought you The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Beauty and the Beast and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the classic fairytale of magic, true love and custom-made shoes is brought to life in...

Viking Raid

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Get involved in games, music, storytelling and fun activities from the Viking Age. Then join us to watch as the raid unfolds and see who wins in the battle between the Vicious Vikings and the Christian...

Auto Fest

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

Visitors can enjoy dozens of classic vehicles on display, plus all the sights and sounds of our heritage railway: unlimited steam train rides, Railway Museum, Miniature and Model Railways, Visitor Centre...

Discover and Make Pond Dipping

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

Play with magnifying glasses and fishing nets to see what you can find in this pond dipping activity. Create a beautiful dragonfly to take home. Recommended for ages 4–11. Smaller ones are welcome but...

Trunchbull's Flying Tricks

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Join in with a hands-on science session inspired by all the things that Trunchbull makes fly through the air! Join in with experiments and investigate what flies the furthest as well as what launches up...

Bucks County Show

Venue: Weedon Park

Website: www.buckscountyshow.co.uk

The Bucks County Show is one of the best one day agricultural shows in the country and one of Buckinghamshire’s main summer attractions. There are over two hundred trade stands, Shopping Marquee, a new...

Bucks Culture Open Weekend 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: https://buckinghamshireculture.org/events/category/open-weekend-2025/

This is the fifth year of vibrant, Bucks-wide events full of creative activities to try out and have a go! Explore the powerful connection between storytelling and the natural world. From ancient folklore...

Pop Stars Musical Theatre Masterclass (Ages 8 – 11)

Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Enjoy developing your performance skills inspired by the tunes and choreography of your favourite pop stars and gain insight into the wonderful world of musical theatre! No experience necessary.

The MK-7 Experience

Venue: Red Bull Racing

Website: www.experiences.redbullracing.com/experiences/the-mk-7-experience-2025

The MK-7 Experience 2025 at Oracle Red Bull Racing Technology Campus offers a thrilling, family-friendly dive into Formula OneTM. Perfect for kids aged 5 and up, explore legendary racing cars from RB1...

Chilli Fest

Venue: Waddensdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

Turn up the heat at this annual Chilli festival taking place in the beautiful surroundings of the Aviary and Pleasure gardens. Throughout the three days explore food and drink stalls and the shopping village...

Creative Writing with Arka Learning

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

A fun and imaginative workshop for children aged 6-11. Build children’s comprehension skills, and dive into magical storytelling. A perfect mix of learning and creativity for budding young writers.Free...

Marvellous Matilda Walk

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Explore the village that inspired Matilda. Head out of the Museum with your guide and discover the High Street and Library that inspired parts of the story and peek at the wondrous surrounding countryside....

Le Carnaval De Venise - A Circus Opera

Venue: The Vache, Chalfont St. Giles

Website: www.vachebaroque.com/circus-opera

Campra’s dramatic music is a feast of styles and forms, folk dances featuring toe-tapping percussion riffs contrast with lyrical arias and joyful chorus numbers, with lyrics in both French and Italian...

Summer Sparks Spectacular at Gulliver’s

Venue: Gulliver's Land Resort

Address: Milton Keynes, Bucks

Website: www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Celebrate another magical summer season at Gulliver’s with extra ride time on this date.

Family Fun Day

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

A magical day of nature stories with face painting and craft activities. Part of Bucks Open Weekend 2025, on the weekend of stories and nature. The cafe will be open for food and drinks for the duration...

Le Carnaval De Venise - A Circus Opera (Relaxed Performance)

Venue: The Vache, Chalfont St. Giles

Website: www.vachebaroque.com/circus-opera

A shortened version of the 2025 summer festival show, which has been specially curated for those that would benefit from a more ‘relaxed’ experience. Everyone is welcome! Visit the Relaxed Performance...

Bluey

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

Meet the lovable Blue Heeler at intervals throughout the day and enjoy steam train rides, take a trip on the miniature railway, enjoy the visitor centre and railway museum, watch the model railway and...