What's On in Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes

Easter Egg Hunt at Cliveden

Venue: Cliveden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 9.30am-5.30pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy...

Dogs of Blenheim Palace trail

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Try out a new dog walk with the brand new Dogs of Blenheim Palace trail. Featuring Bobby the Blenheim Spaniel and plenty of other tail-wagging visitors along the way. Discover four-legged friend themed...

February Snowdrops

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Waterperry boasts beautiful displays of double and single-flowered snowdrops all around the 20 acres of gardens and is the perfect excuse for a walk in the gardens followed by a visit to the Teashop to...

The Jolly Postman

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...

Daffodil Season at Waterperry Gardens

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

In Autumn, 10,000 bulbs were planted to create a meadow of yellows, oranges and creams in the gardens. This is a must-see this Spring for a stunning walk.

Booker Gym Club

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

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

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

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...

Outdoor adventures at Wendover Woods

Venue: Wendover Woods

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/forest-event/events-wendover-woods

Wendover Woods offers far more than just scenic walks, it has become a vibrant hub for outdoor adventure, wellbeing, and family fun. Thrill-seekers can climb, zip and swing through the trees at Go Ape...

PQA's new location: Wallyford Learning Campus

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...

Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

Hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories. Upstairs, in the Imagination Gallery, like Roald Dahl’s world, things are turned upside-down, people can grow and shrink, and...

The MK-7 Experience

Venue: Red Bull Racing’s Technology Campus

Address: Bradbourne Drive, Tilbrook

Website: https://experiences.redbullracing.com/factory-tours-2026

The MK-7 Experience delivers an immersive adventure for families and fans aged 5+. Visitors can step inside the story of the team’s evolution from RB1 to RB22, get hands-on with authentic artefacts and...

Bluebells walk at Cliveden

Venue: Cliveden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Visit Cliveden this spring and discover the top spots for bluebells. Head to the Information Centre or the Woodlands Car Park and collect your free Bluebells leaflet. This includes a map to show you the...

Easter egg hunt at Hughenden

Venue: Hughenden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join Bunny on a globe-trotting Easter trail inspired by habitats from around the world. Discover interactive games, outdoor challenges and seasonal fun in beautiful spring gardens. Prices are £3.50 including...

Easter Extravaganza!

Venue: Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk

Bekonscot are busy planning activities over the Easter holidays and are delighted to be welcoming back Professor Crump over the Easter weekend.

Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk

The mischevious Easter Bunny has hidden eggs around the museum garden. Help find them all and claim your prize! £3.20 per child with a chocolatey prize. Pre-book your tickets or drop in.Recommended for...

Big Easter Bunny Hunt

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Hop along to Waterperry Gardens this Easter holiday dressed as a bunny (optional) to find eggs that our bunny has dropped and eggsplore the beautiful Spring gardens at the same time. 10am-5pm. £4.75 per...

Easter Adventures and Spring Fun at Odds Farm Park

Venue: Odds Farm Park

Website: www.oddsfarm.co.uk

Follow the clues on the Easter Scavenger Hunt to collect a tasty treat, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy live entertainment shows. Little ones will love bottle-feeding goat kids, meeting adorable newborn...

Easter Adventures at Ascott

Venue: Ascott House and Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ascott

Wander through Ascott’s glorious gardens on a family-friendly Easter trail packed with springtime games and activities, perfect for little explorers and grown-ups alike.

Easter Adventures at Stowe

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Explore magnificent landscapes bursting with spring colour. Play Pictionary, create music, snap selfies and complete family-friendly activities along a lively Easter trail through stunning historic gardens.

Easter Adventures at Waddesdon

Venue: Waddesdon

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/waddesdon

Follow a fun-filled family trail through beautiful grounds to the Stables. Enjoy seasonal games and activities before collecting your well-earned chocolate Easter egg reward.

George’s Marvellous Medicine

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Enjoy the classic story of George’s Marvellous Medicine this Easter with a whole host of activities that celebrate the magical mixtures and concoctions in the book! It’s the story's 45th birthday this...

Spring Spectacular

Venue: Gulliver's Land

Website: https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/super-spring

Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's.

George's SEND explore your way Relaxed Day

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

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

Musical Theatre Easter School (Ages 9 - 12 years)

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Learn vocals and create choreography to your favourite songs, all in the backstage studio. Includes a ticket to the matinee performance of Here and Now – The Steps Musical, a theatre careers insight...

Caldecotte Xperience

Venue: 366 Simpson Road, Milton Keynes

Website: www.action4youth.org/holiday-adventure-days

Activities on offer include climbing and abseiling, sailing, canoeing, bushcraft, bouncy castle, zorbing, arts and crafts, team games and many more confidence building challenges. Ofsted registered, childcare...

Easter Holidays Terrific Tuesdays

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/terrific-tuesdays

Visit the lambing fold, enjoy storytelling, create Easter crafts, and make lambs and chick claymakes. All Terrific Tuesday activities are included in your admission. The wonderful storytellers will also...

Discover and Make: Mighty Lions

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk

Craft a majestic lion inspired by the town’s iconic red statue. Discover lots of Wycombe’s other lion-y links. Discover and Make workshops combine a learning ‘discover’ activity – often a trail...

Wooden Easter Egg Painting Craft Session

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join the team of volunteers and paint wooden Easter eggs. There will be two, two hour sessions per day at 10am-12pm and 1-3.pm. Pre-booking required - £2 per child. If availability still remains on the...

Day Out With Thomas™

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org

Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him...

Easter Adventures at Claydon

Venue: Claydon House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claydon

Challenge the family to giant Jenga, Connect 4, egg and spoon races and garden skittles in this competitive Easter weekend trail full of outdoor fun.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

From outdoor adventures to springtime surprises, there’ll be plenty to discover, play with and explore. Whether it’s spotting seasonal sights around the gardens, enjoying interactive moments, or simply...

Felt N Froth: Bunny Brooch AirTag Workshop

Venue: MK Gallery

Website: https://mkgallery.org

It’s a hands-on needle felting workshop for children, where creativity and safety go hand in hand! Children will learn the art of needle felting, creating their own woolly bunny brooches with a hidden...

Tudors: Life, Falconry and Folk

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/tudors-life-falconry-and-folk

Be transported back in time to the Tudor era and have a unique insight into the lives and skills of the period. An immersive and engaging living history experience for all ages. Whether you are a history...

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Venue: Wycombe Swan Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need...

Rapunzel

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: https://elgiva.com

Following the sell-out success of The Little Mermaid, award-winning Immersion Theatre proudly presents a hair-larious and exciting retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh out loud script,...

Adventures in Science

Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Best known as one half of magic duo ‘Morgan & West’, ‘The Magical Mr West’ has travelled around the world performing spectacular shows that include magic, science and a good deal of tomfoolery....

Adventures in Science

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry, exploring everything from supersonic speediness to...

Dinosaur Adventure Live

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: https://elgiva.com

Join the intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs! This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart,...

Discover and Make: Isabella's Basil Pots

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk

Make a compostable seedling pot and plant basil seeds to take home and grow. inspired by the painting ‘Isabella and the Pot of Basil’. Recommended ages 4–11. Smaller ones are welcome but will need...

Honeycomb Festival

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Honeycomb Festival returns to the Waterside for four nights in April 2026. Over 1000 performers from across Bucks and the wider South East area to showcase their talents! From street dance to Irish, contemporary...

Spring-themed Activities - Terrific Tuesdays

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/terrific-tuesdays

Meet the newborn lambs, make spring crafts, and create daffodil and tulip claymakes. All Terrific Tuesday activities are included in your admission. The wonderful storytellers will also be on hand, ready...

The Actual Reality Arcade

Venue: Waddesdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by twelve classic arcade games. Fire rockets, dodge barrels, avoid lasers, build Tetris walls, shoot aliens and become Pac-Man. Experience...

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: https://elgiva.com

Step into the world of Taylor Swift in this enchanting tribute show featuring the incredible Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation’s music, style and unrivalled stage presence. Xenna...

Marvellous Meander

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Head out on a guided walk around the very village that inspired so many of Roald Dahl’s stories. Inspired by the magical mixture and all the animals in George’s Marvellous Medicine you’ll discover...

LDN Wrestling

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: https://elgiva.com

This 2026 tour brings you an all-new, action-packed show featuring the very best in British wrestling entertainment. Expect high-octane drama, jaw-dropping athleticism and the kind of hard-hitting excitement...

Teach Rex: Dinosaur Show

Venue: The Stables

Website: https://stables.org

The show is suitable for children of all ages (3+ recommended) and has even proven to be extremely popular with adults. The educational part of the show runs for approximately one hour followed by a dinosaur...

Clash of Steel: Medieval Knights and the Legend of St. George

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/clash-of-steel

This living history event offers a rare chance to see how knights were armed for combat, learn medieval dances, practice archery, and witness authentic armoured fighting in the arena. Visitors will discover...

Toy Bank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver's Land

Website: https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/toy-bank-weekend

Enjoy discounted theme park entry from £15pp when you bring along a new and unused toy (one per booking) to donate when you arrive. In support of KidsOut, your generous donations will help support local...

The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Aylesbury in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and...

Princess and Pirate Weekend

Venue: Gulliver's Land

Website: https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/princess-and-pirate-weekend-2

There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Land’s Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend takeover!

The Jousting Tournament

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Set against the backdrop of Blenheim Palace's South Lawn, the tournament promises dazzling costumes, dramatic storytelling and edge of your seat action. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply wanting...

Roman Gladiators

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/roman-gladiators

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds ancient Rome. Explore a roman encampment, try on armour and witness roman life in action. Cheer for your favourite gladiator and witness...

Steam, Classic and Country Fair

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org

Steam, traction, static and miniature engines. Classic bikes, cars, tractors, fire engines, buses and trucks on display. Lots of family fun and games, including ponies and a dog show. Kids just £1.

Giffords Circus

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: https://giffordscircus.com/location/blenheim-palace

The circus is renowned for producing a show worthy of London’s West End but in the green fields of the Cotswolds and beyond. Step inside the tent which is situated amongst the beautiful, ancient trees...

Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Cheer on Mirabel as she tries to save the magic surrounding the Encanto. Sing your heart out with the live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use...

Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. The live host will teach...

We're Going on a Bear Hunt at Cliveden

Venue: Cliveden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The award-winning animation, based on the much-loved picture book, will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations. Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through this new...

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with...

Explore! for Home Educators: Romans

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk

Interactive learning workshops for home educators. This session we will be learning about the Romans.Tickets are only required for participating children, and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout...

Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter...

Foodbank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver's Land

Website: https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/foodbank-weekend

Book discounted theme park tickets from £14pp when you bring along a non-perishable food item to donate. In aid of MK Foodbank, generous donations will help support people in crisis across the UK.

Ride Chartridge 2026

Venue: Chartridge Combined School

Address: Cogdells Lane, Chesham, Bucks

Website: www.ridechartridge.com

Get on your bike for Ride Chartridge, the annual charity cycling event through the scenic Chiltern Hills. Catering to all abilities, the event offers five distinct routes including the16km (Blue) route...

Taylormania

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

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...

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: https://elgiva.com

Join Olaf Falafel for an hour of kids’ comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect jokes, poos on pogo sticks, more jokes and truth-telling cheese. There will definitely...