What's On in Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes

Land of Lights Lantern Festival

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...

Land of Lights Lantern Festival

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...

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...

Wonka Collection Cabinets

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Take a peek into the special cabinets in Boy and Solo Gallery to see some of the great Charlie and the Chocolate Factory items, from Golden Tickets and chocolate bars from the 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate...

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...

Chocolate Factory Children's Masks

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Create your own reversible face-mask inspired by characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Use pens and pencils to draw and colour your creation where one side will be your character before they...

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...

Find your place at PQA

Venue: Venues in Headington, Abingdon, Bicester and Aylesbury

Website: www.pqacademy.com

Through three core classes: Film and TV, Comedy and Drama and Musical Theatre, children grow in self-belief and discover who they are, on stage and beyond. Because when children are given the freedom to...

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...

Invent and Inventor Trail

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Explore the galleries to discover facts about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Find out how Dahl created Willy Wonka and make your own inventor as you go! Available Thursday to Friday in January and...

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...

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...

Cinderella (Iver Heath's Family Pantomime 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...

Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

The theme this year is 'This is My Place' encouraging families and communities to support their children and young people feel a sense of belonging. Visit the website to sign up and be the first to know...

Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes

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...

The Addams Family young@part

Venue: Stantonbury Theatre

Website: www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk

In the kooky, upside-down world of The Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams.This is a youth theatre show produced...

Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden Trail

Venue: Hughenden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Ben loves flowers and butterflies so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. This trail follows the book of the...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory half-term

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Join in with creative workshops throughout the week inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Pop into the Wondrous Woods room to hear energetic renditions from the book by Roald Dahl Museum storytellers...

February Half Term at Discover Bucks Museum

Venue: Discover Bucks Museum

Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org

This February half term, dive into hands-on fun with Sand Art, Dragon Puppets for Chinese New Year, Superhero Capes and Masks, plus dazzling Rainbow Science. Make a day of it and explore the Roald Dahl...

February Half Term Fun at Blenheim Palace

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Hop aboard the miniature train down to the Walled Garden where you can wind your way through the amazing Marlborough Maze and grab a bite to eat at the Walled Garden Pizzeria. Meet some of the friendly...

Justin Fletcher Live

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...

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...

Love and Lambs

Venue: Odds Farm Park

Website: www.oddsfarm.co.uk

Fall in love this February and experience watching new-born lambs take their very first steps at Little Hooves Lamb Nursery. You may even be lucky enough to see a lamb being born! Add interactive animal...

Love Potion Bottle Making Family Craft Workshop

Venue: Hughenden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a magical family craft workshop where children (and grown-ups!) can mix, shake, and create their very own Love Potion Bottle.No crafting experience needed — the friendly...

Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World

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%...

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...

Peter Rabbit

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org

Peter Rabbit will be paying a visit to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre during February half term. He’ll be appearing at intervals throughout the day plus, enjoy steam train rides, visit the Railway Museum...

Clay Factory Landscapes

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Be inspired by the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and make a factory landscape out of clay. You’ll play with textures and patterns in clay using a variety of materials to shape your designs....

Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science

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...

February Half Term Fun at Bletchley Park

Venue: Bletchley Park

Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk

This half term, discover the role you could have played at Bletchley Park. Explore the once-secret buildings where brilliant minds changed the world, uncover hidden stories of daring ingenuity, and dive...

Musical Theatre Fun Days (Ages 5 - 8)

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Create and learn choreography and vocals to some of your favourite show tunes and take part in drama games and exercises to develop your performance skills, as well as plenty of crafts, games and activities...

Rude Science

Venue: Wycombe Swan Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee...

Discover and Make: Flying Machines

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk

Get inspired by Wycombe’s aircraft-making history and create your own wooden aircraft from clothes pegs and lolly sticks. Recommended for ages 4–11. Smaller ones are welcome but will need help.Tickets...

Diversity - Soul 2026

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

The 2026 tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human within the digital age.

Stars at Stowe Stargazing

Venue: Stowe House

Website: www.stowehouse.org

Join Stowe House in collaboration with UK Astronomy, for an unparalleled opportunity to delve deep into the mysteries of our solar system and its celestial wonders, all against the backdrop of Stowe’s...

Musical Theatre Fun Days (Ages 9 - 12)

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Inspired by different musicals, you’ll learn more about wonderful shows whilst also gaining insight into life at Milton Keynes Theatre, rehearsing daily in the backstage studio. 10am-4pm. For more information,...

Stables Screenings: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)

Venue: The Stables

Website: www.stables.org

Witness the legend of the Pride Lands unfold. Mufasa: The Lion King reveals the untold origin story of the iconic king – from orphaned cub to royal hero – as brotherhood, loss and destiny collide in...

Steaming Days

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org

On Steaming Days Buckinghamshire Railway Centre has a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride up and down the track. They also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by sister...

Charlie’s Child Heroes Village Trail

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Head on a family guided walk around the village to discover some facts about the child heroes from Roald Dahl’s books. You’ll explore the local places that inspired Dahl to write his stories and enjoy...

Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman

Venue: Wycombe Swan Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE, the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing. Cheer on Hugh Jackman as you experience The Greatest Showman in the...

Free Children's Concert featuring 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra'

Venue: King's Church, Amersham

Website: www.amershamfestival.org

Take your little ones to experience the extraordinary sounds of strings, woodwind, brass and percussion, meet the talented musicians, and embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant world of orchestral...

Museum Day

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org

The whole site is open on Museum Days, however there will be no full-size steam train rides and the ticket price is lower to reflect this. There is still plenty to do, with 25 acres to explore, including...

Horrible Histories - The Concert

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.birminghamstage.com

For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production. Featuring a live band, led...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic,...

Musical Theatre Masterclass: Inspired by Six (Ages 9-12)

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Led by members of the Creative Learning team, you can learn more about how directors utilise various drama skills in their casting and rehearsal processes, develop your dance, singing and acting skills,...

Theatre of Widdershins: Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown

Venue: The Stables

Website: https://stables.org

Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Brought up by their hardworking Mother to be kind, caring and forest fluent......

World Book Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.worldbookday.com

Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...

British Science Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...

WiFi Wars

Venue: Norman Bragg Studio

Website: www.atgtickets.com

From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways...

Circus Zyair

Venue: Campbell Park

Website: www.circus-zyair.co.uk

Join Circus Zyair for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling performances and breathtaking stunts.Featuring over thirty world-class artistes, including fearless acrobats and daring stuntmen,...

Great Big School Clean

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...

Day Rover tickets at Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Venue: Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Website: www.chinnorrailway.co.uk

You can join the heritage trains at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough stations. Tickets are issued as Day Rovers and are generally valid on every train and all day long. No seat reservations are required...

Mothering Sunday 50% off garden entrance fee

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

On Mothering Sunday, 15 March, all Mum’s receive 50% off their garden entrance fee. Why not treat Mum to tea at the Teashop afterwards to warm up – a lovely way to spend time with your family. Freshly...

Roald Dahl Ramble: Matilda’s Mother’s Day Walk

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Visit the woods that inspired Roald Dahl, spot signs of spring with your magical Matilda eyes, listen to heart-warming extracts from the story and get a great dose of the outdoors. Afterward head back...

The Storm Whale

Venue: The Stables

Website: https://stables.org

Based on the modern classic book series by Benji Davies, The Storm Whale tells the story of a child and a whale washed up on the beach, and friendships that will change their lives forever and echo down...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org

The Gruffalo will be paying a visit to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on 29 March. He’ll be appearing at intervals throughout the day plus,enjoy steam train rides, visit the Railway Museum, and also...

Wallace and Gromit:The Wrong Trousers With Amersham Band live

Venue: King's Church, Amersham

Website: www.amershamfestival.org

A unique screening as the brilliant Amersham Band brings Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers to life with a live brass band performance. Perfect for all ages. This is a one of a kind experience you...