What's On in Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes

Be Yourself, Be Amazing at Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pqacademy.com/academies/#search__buckinghamshire

Your child will get hands-on with professional filmmaking equipment in their Film & TV classes, and write their own monologues and comedy sketches in their Comedy & Drama module.PQA offer everyone the...

Booker Gym Club

Venue: Booker Gym Club

Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk

Learning is always fun at Booker and children learn balance and co-ordination on different pieces of apparatus, such as beam, bars, vault, trampette, tumble, parallel bars and floor. Sessions promote early...

Code Ninjas

Venue: Unit 34, The Marlowes Shopping Centre

Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk

Through an engaging curriculum, created in partnership with Microsoft®, children embark on a thrilling learning journey. Young instructors (Code Senseis) guide Ninjas in mastering coding languages, game...

Family Go Karting

Venue: Absolutely Karting Maidenhead

Website: www.absolutely-karting.co.uk

This indoor go karting experience in Bristol and Maidenhead is perfect for families looking for a thrilling adventure. Family and groups of four or more get 15% off with code ‘4ORMORE’. Children must...

Kids Eat Free at TGI Fridays™

Venue: TGI Fridays™ Various locations

Website: www.tgifridays.co.uk

Welcome to the United Tastes of America, where TGI’s puts flavour first. And the best part is, if you are a Stripes Rewards member, kids eat free when adults order a main meal, available all day, every...

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon does not follow any curriculum and work is set regardless of age, enabling children to revisit topics or advance far beyond school material without restriction. After an initial assessment, your...

Little Frosties Kids' Club

Venue: Frosts Garden Centres

Address: Woband Sands and Willington

Website: www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk

The new FREE kids club will bring you exciting ways to inspire children to connect with nature and the great outdoors.From bug hunts to family walks or a fun planting activity at the garden centre Frosts...

Mathnasium

Venue: Mathnasium of Milton Keynes

Address: Unit 13a Bodmin Place

Website: www.mathnasium.com/uk/maths-centres/miltonkeyneseast

Contact Mathnasium of Milton Keynes East today to book a free assessment for your child. Let Mathnasium help your child discover the fun in maths and build a foundation of confidence that lasts a lifetime....

Passport to Play

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

New for 2025, little explorers can enjoy a fun-filled journey throughout Adventure Play and into the Estate with the brand new Passport to Play. Experience new activities that will spark creativity and...

Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

Venue: Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, packed full of amazing exhibits, is like walking into an enormous pop-up book. In the Discover Gallery explore five themed areas each inspired by one of Roald Dahl’s...

Rush Adventure and Trampoline Park High Wycombe

Venue: Lexmark House, Cressex Business Park

Website: www.rushuk.com/high-wycombe-trampoline-park

Rush makes the perfect after school activity with two offers available after 3pm Mon– Thurs during term time. After School Antics includes a 60 minute jump for two bouncers and a pizza to share for just...

Dogs in May

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

This May Blenheim Palace invite your four-legged friends into the Courtyards, Formal Gardens and Walled Gardens, in addition to the wider Parkland. They will welcome all pups, however as there is wildlife...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail

Venue: Cliveden

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

Cliveden are thrilled to host this captivating trail where little ones can experience one of nature’s greatest transformations. The trail brings to life the best-selling story of the tiny caterpillar...

WiFi Wars

Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Website: www.atgtickets.com

It’s the live comedy game show where you all play along: Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!Age guidance: 6+ for afternoon...

Be Yourself, Be Amazing at Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pqacademy.com/academies/#search__buckinghamshire

Your child will get hands-on with professional filmmaking equipment in their Film & TV classes, and write their own monologues and comedy sketches in their Comedy & Drama module.PQA offer everyone the...

Code Ninjas

Venue: Unit 34, The Marlowes Shopping Centre

Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk

Through an engaging curriculum, created in partnership with Microsoft®, children embark on a thrilling learning journey. Young instructors (Code Senseis) guide Ninjas in mastering coding languages, game...

Family Go Karting

Venue: Absolutely Karting Maidenhead

Website: www.absolutely-karting.co.uk

This indoor go karting experience in Bristol and Maidenhead is perfect for families looking for a thrilling adventure. Family and groups of four or more get 15% off with code ‘4ORMORE’. Children must...

Kids Eat Free at TGI Fridays™

Venue: TGI Fridays™ Various locations

Website: www.tgifridays.co.uk

Welcome to the United Tastes of America, where TGI’s puts flavour first. And the best part is, if you are a Stripes Rewards member, kids eat free when adults order a main meal, available all day, every...

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon does not follow any curriculum and work is set regardless of age, enabling children to revisit topics or advance far beyond school material without restriction. After an initial assessment, your...

Home Education Day: Rocks and Fossils

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

Learn how to identify different types of rock, handle real fossils, make a fossil of your own to take home and more! This workshop is recommended for children aged 5-11 years but all ages are welcome....

Big Box Bonanza Show

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

This interactive show takes children on a journey through 26 magical boxes, each containing its own unique surprise. With poetry, stories, and games woven throughout, the show captivates young audiences,...

Rhymes and Reads: A Family Adventure with Mark Grist

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

This interactive workshop is packed with fun activities, inviting kids and parents to collaborate on creating characters and building their own four-part stories. This hands-on approach not only entertains...

Steam, Classic and Country Fair

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.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. Plus the 999 Emergency...

7k Fun Run

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Run, jog, or walk the spectacular grounds at this family friendly event, suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants have the option to fundraise for their chosen charity or simply run for fun.Finishers...

Family Bushcraft Morning

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www. wycombemuseum.org.uk

Try your hand at whittling, fire lighting with a flint and steel, knot tying, and more. Cook on the campfire, have a go at making some woodland ‘bling’, create beautiful colours on callico with natural...

Walk to School Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.livingstreets.org.uk

The annual five-day walking challenge and takes place 19-23 May and this year’s challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day of the...

Six

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century...

National Numeracy Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk

A third of people in the UK give managing money as the reason for wanting to improve their numeracy.National Numeracy Day is on Wednesday 21 May. It will offer FREE helpful and friendly activities for...

Giffords Circus

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Giffords Circus is a vintage village green circus that tours the UK every summer. Step inside the tent into a colourful madcap world of acrobats, jugglers, horses, musicians, and dancers. A production...

Animal Antics Storytelling - May Half Term

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 either The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me or The Enormous Crocodile. Find out about the Ladderless Window-Cleaning...

Birds of Prey

Venue: Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk

Visit Jan from JRCS Falconry with his amazing collection of birds of prey. Jan is immensely knowledgeable and loves to share his passion for these impressive birds. Visitors will be able to see the birds...

Family May Half Term Trail

Venue: Hughenden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Enjoy this free outdoor trail with challenges and games along the way, inspired by Disraeli's work as a writer and Hillside's map making history. Designed to captivate young minds with engaging challenges...

Gnometastic

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Look carefully around the gardens to find the eight cheeky little gnomes hiding. When you find one, write their name next to their number. Gnome worries if you can’t find them all, you’ll still get...

Hogfest

Venue: Hogshaw Farm and Wildlife Park

Website: https://hogshawfarm.co.uk/

Roll up, roll up for a country féte inspired week of family fun! Have a go at circus skills, ride the miniature train, watch the beautiful birds of prey take flight, burn off steam with outdoor adventure...

May Half Term

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices

Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!

May Half Term at Cliveden

Venue: Cliveden

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

Head to Cliveden this May Half Term and discover The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail, play in the Storybook Play Den, find your way through Cliveden’s Maze or head to the Woodland’s Play Trail.This...

May Half-Term

Venue: Gulliver's Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices

Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half-term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!

The Food Festival

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

From gourmet delights to street food favourites, live jazz and soulful ballads, circus skills and slacklining for kids and Wine Tasting with Woodchester Valley Vineyard, there will be something to tantalise...

May Half Term at Bletchley Park

Venue: Bletchley Park

Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk/event/may-half-term

Families visiting Bletchley Park during May half-term can join in with hands-on fun activities celebrating 80 years since Victory in Europe or take part in a dynamic family tour to discover more about...

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: www.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 sausage birds, radioactive bogies and truth-telling cheese. There will definitely...

Roman Gladiators

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Rome as you cheer for your favourite gladiator and witness their incredible skills and bravery. Marvel at the strategies, strength, and...

Science Museum - The Live Stage Show

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Experience the brand-new stage show from which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination...

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...

Wonders of Space

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

Discover the Wonders of Space with hands-on fun activities for the whole family including space science, space puppets and space sculpture plus lots more! £6 per participant. Timings:10.30-11.30am, 12.30-1.30pm...

Discover and Make - Hydro Power!

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

Learn all about how hydro-power works, and how Wycombe’s River Wye powered local industry through water mills. Create a spinning water wheel, and make a splash as you test it! Recommended for ages 4–11.Tickets...

Pelly Clay Buckets

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Use marvellous techniques to mould your special pelican bucket based on the Pelly’s beautiful beak, perfect for keeping all sorts of sweets and trinkets in. You’ll learn about how Roald developed the...

Playball May Half Term Camp

Venue: Sandygate School

Address: Marlow

Website: www.playballkids.com

Playball is a foundation phase sports and movement development programme for children aged 2-8. Activities include playball games, obstacle course, treasure hunts, ball skills, arts and cratfs, lego, dance...

Terrific Tuesday - May Half Term

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

The Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild will be hosting a fabulous clay creation workshop, where you can mould and shape your unique creations. All fun-filled activities, games, and crafts can be enjoyed...

Wooden Bee House Craft

Venue: Hughenden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

This hands-on session is perfect for all ages and skill levels. You'll receive a wooden craft kit and all the materials needed to create a colourful bee house. Decorate with vibrant paints to bring your...

Ms Rachel - Fun For Little Ones - Live Tribute Tour

Venue: Wycombe Swan

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

With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, 'Ms Rachel' is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since 'Baby Shark!' The show includes Interactive Screen Content...

Musical Theatre Half Term Activity

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

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

Animal Antics Village Trail

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Discover some of the animals in Roald Dahl books on this guided family walk. Be on the lookout for fictional pheasants, fox’s tunnels and even a lion or two – all bought to life with some storytelling...

Peter Pan – Rare Productions

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: www.elgiva.com

The three children of the Darling family receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Neverland, where an ongoing war between Peter’s gang of rag-tag runaways and the evil Pirate Captain Hook is...

Animal Handling with Jungle Juniors

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Join Jungle Juniors for a 30-minute animal handling session. Learn about some fascinating bugs and get up close to a range of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates — including some that feature in Roald...

Napoleonic Living History Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Watch spectacular displays and thrill at the musket, cavalry, and artillery displays that will transport you to the heart of Napoleonic warfare. Feel the ground shake as cannons roar, horses charge, and...

Summer Programme

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com

The daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play and more – for one all-inclusive price.PETER RABBIT™ and his friends will be on the Outdoor...

Little Poppets Preloved Market

Venue: Medbourne Pavilion

Website: www.littlepoppetsprelovedmarket.co.uk

The markets provide the parental community a dedicated audience to sell on their preloved items and make some money along the way. Knowing that your items will be re-loved, all while encouraging recycling...

Meet the Beekeepers

Venue: Hughenden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Discover what goes on in the apiary and learn about the life of the honey bee. Find out why bees are important in the garden, park and woodland at Hughenden and how you can create your own bee friendly...

Milton Keynes Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Willen Lake, Brickhill Street

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

See Bingo

Venue: Gulliver's Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/bingo

Go and see Bingo, Bluey’s Red Heeler little sister, at Gulliver’s Land for one weekend only! She’ll be appearing at intervals on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

See Bingo

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/bingo

Go and see Bingo, Bluey’s Red Heeler little sister, at Gulliver’s Land for one weekend only! She’ll be appearing at intervals on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed Day

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Enjoy sensory storytelling where Roald Dahl stories will be bought to life with visual prompts, objects, sound, movement and smells. SEND explorer kits and quiet space kits will be available to borrow...

Wildlife Discovery Day

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Explore the Museum's 45 acre site in the Chilterns and discover the diversity of species that live here with family-friendly activities.Drop-in activities for kids to learn about nature and how we can...

Fun Day

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

A full range of inflatables will be on site, with an option to buy a wristband for unlimited access all day for £12. The full size steam loco will be running, offering passenger rides all day plus miniature...

Brake's Kids Walk

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.brake.org.uk

Take part in Brake’s Kids Walk to learn important road safety messages and shout out for children to have the right to make safe and healthy journeys. Sign up to take part in 2025 and receive your FREE...

Home Education Day: Matilda’s Bookbags

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

Explore the inspiration behind Roald Dahl’s best-loved stories with this workshop for home educating families. This workshop is recommended for children aged 5-11 years but all ages are welcome. £6.50...

Big Birthday Bash

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Join the big birthday bash and celebrate 20 years of the Museum. Join in with birthday celebration clay workshops, listen to storytelling from Matilda and grab yourself a slice of birthday cake from The...

Musical Theatre Masterclass: Inspired by The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Musical Theatre Masterclasses at MKT are designed to develop key theatre skills, inspired by much-loved shows; building confidence, knowledge, technique and insight. Suitable for ages 5-11.For more information...

Hemley Hillbillies Live at COAM

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

This Father’s Day come explore the 45-acre site and historic buildings and relax on the Village Green listening to the Hemley Hillbillies playing Bluegrass/ Country and Western Hillbilly rock live. Book...

Marlow Dragon Boat Festival

Venue: Marlow Rowing Club

Website: www.marlowtownregatta.org/dragon-boats

Sunday is family day and not just for the dragon boat crews and their families and friends.There will be food stalls and plenty of picnic space, all right by the river with a great view of the colourful...

Ridgeway Run

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

Enjoy the 41st Annual Ridgeway Run for Historic Commercial Vehicles. The rally starts in Henley and finishes at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre around 11am. Visitors can enjoy full entry to the steam railway,...

Roald Dahl Ramble: Danny The Champion of the World Father's Day Walk

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Treat Dad to a walk in the woods, with cake and coffee after. The perfect activity for kids and adults alike. Head off into the woods that inspired so many of the stories, including Danny the Champion...

The Worst Princess

Venue: The Elgiva

Website: www.elgiva.com

The whole family will adore this fun-filled laugh-out-loud extravaganza with impressive puppets, catchy sing along pop songs and a dazzling larger-than-life dragon. Packed full of music and mayhem, The...

Peter’s Railway Interactive Workshop

Venue: Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk

Join Chris Vine, engineer and author of the Peter’s Railway series of books, as he reads from and re-enacts the story from one of his popular books. Chris brings along an extensive model railway set-up,...

Summer Fest

Venue: Waddesdon Manor

Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

Throughout the day enjoy pop-up theatre and performance, culinary delights, wine tastings and family activities. Experience all Waddesdon has to offer as you roam the grounds and explore the Manor, just...

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians

Venue: Wycombe Swan

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

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping...

Medieval Jousting

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk

Experience the excitement of medieval jousting as it makes a triumphant return to Chiltern Open Air Museum. This highly anticipated event promises to be a feast for the senses, as the clash of steel and...

The Big Stowe BioBlitz 2025

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Meet at the drop-in BioBlitz HQ stall outside of New Inn Visitor Centre anytime between 10am-4.30pm where you can get all the information on planned events for the day, spotter sheets and answer any questions....

Twelfth Night

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an...

Peter Pan

Venue: Stantonbury Theatre

Website: www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk

An adaptation of J. M. Barrie's story about a boy who never grew up. The three children of the Darling family receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Land, where an ongoing war between...

Battle Proms Picnic Concert

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Alongside the breathtaking displays the Battle Proms is famous for - uplifting music, fireworks, Spitfire, cannons, cavalry, parachutes – this year will be a Vintage Spectacular to celebrate the VE Day...

Wicked: Sing-along

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Gather your friends and join in the enchanting world of Wicked at this unforgettable screening event. Equipped with your exclusive Sing-Along gift bag, you’ll be singing along with the film in a packed-out...

Home Education Day: Discover Tudor Bucks

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

Step back into Tudor times with this interactive workshop for home educating families. Learn about terrible Tudor crimes and punishments, try out writing with a quill, make a pomander and more! £6.50...

Summer Orienteering Trail – Alice in Wonderland

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Follow the clues and compass directions to find the nine hidden Alice in Wonderland characters, who are ready to be discovered by intrepid young adventurers throughout the gardens. They’re sure to get...

Much Ado About Nothing

Venue: Quarry Theatre

Website: www.quarrytheatre.org.uk

Join the troupe at The Quarry Theatre for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts...

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,...