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The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
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...
The Saxons
28th March-1st November 2026
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Step back into an age of warriors, treasures, and village life. Meet the Saxons through engaging films, sounds, and immersive experiences. Hands-on interactives and digital storytelling bring history vividly...
Brickworks
18th July-1st November 2026
Venue: Banbury Museum and Gallery
Website: www.banburymuseum.org
Get imaginative with brick building stations, dive into thousands of LEGO® bricks and discover incredible models created by local LEGO® enthusiasts. From freestyle building and creative experiments to...
Fantastic Foxy Summer
21st July-2nd September 2027
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Families can enjoy clay feasts, junk-model excavators, daily storytelling, and an Animation Day inspired by an original Wes Anderson set on display. The programme also includes guided walks and an outdoor...
Dinosaurs are Forever
10th August-1st November 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
A major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford. At the heart of the exhibition are five monumental sculptures of Megalosaurus,...
Zombies of Lamport Trail
9th October-1st November 2026
Venue: Stowe Gardens
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Join Stowe Gardens this Autumn for a spooktacular zombie trail! Pick up your free zombie adventure booklet from the Visitor Centre and head out into the garden, solving puzzles along the way. Designed...
Fright Fiesta
10th-31st October 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/explore/whats-on/fright-fiesta
Enjoy a festival-style Halloween celebration that’s bursting with colour, costumes and music. Theme Park rides and attractions included.
Pumpkin Hunt Trail
11th October-1st November 2026
Venue: Wycombe Museum
Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
Track down multicoloured pumpkins hidden around the museum and gardens. Help find them all and solve a puzzle to claim your prize. Available throughout the museum’s standard opening hours. Pre-book online...
Disgusterous Clay Dinners
22nd-30th October 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Take a tip from the Twits and make a clay version of some gruesome grub! Workshops last about 45 minutes and you’ll be provided with all the resources and equipment you need. Suitable for ages 5 and...
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
22nd October-1st November 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Halloween at Blenheim Palace invites you to step into a thrilling after-dark trail set within the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace. Expect striking light displays, immersive entertainment, and plenty...
Tricks-filled Storytelling
22nd October-1st November 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Join Roald Dahl Museum for storytelling from The Twits and Revolting Rhymes.The expert storytellers will read extracts from the book with plenty of actions, noises and ways to get involved but they’ll...
Haunted Half Term
24th October-1st November 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
There's a whole host of ghoulish goings on as Haunted Half Term returns to the Walled Garden this October. The popular ZooLab animal show is back in the critter corner where little ones can come face to...
Half Term Adventures at Bekonscot
26th-30th October 2026
Venue: Bekonscot Model Railway and Village
Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk
Explore the village, discover the tiny scenes and watch the trains whizz by as you wander around.There’s even more to enjoy throughout the week, with colourful autumn craft activities taking place on...
Halloween at Boo-letchley Park
26th-31st October 2026
Venue: Bletchley Park
Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Spooky happenings are going on at Boo-letchley Park this Halloween. Important things are disappearing mysteriously into thin air, with cryptic notes being left behind as the only clue. Is it a ghoul taking...
Matilda The Musical
28th October-14th November 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl. Buy one and get one under 16s half price on selected seats at Tue...
October Half Term at Eden Shopping Centre
28th October-1st November 2026
Venue: Eden Shopping Centre
Website: www.edenshopping.co.uk
Try your luck in the giant ball pit (Located outside Black Sheep Coffee) for your chance to win epic prizes including Halloween putty, trick or treat bags, Halloween paint sets, Halloween key rings, a...
Halloween Spectacular: An Evening of Family Friendly Spooky Fun
30th October 2026
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
Enjoy a spectacular fire performance, listen to spine-tingling storytelling, look out for spooky horses, dance to live music, take part in some creepy crafts, explore the spooky buildings, warm yourself...
The Witch Who Couldn't Sleep
30th October 2026
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Based on a story from Steven Lee’s best selling “How the Koala Learnt to Hug and Other Australian Fairytales”, this gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together...
Halloween Magic Show
31st October 2026
Venue: Stantonbury Theatre
Website: www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk
The Halloween Magic Show is a fully themed show featuring mind boggling magic, ventriloquism, illusion, music, singing, great fun and audience interaction. With so much variety wrapped up in one show it...
Storytime with Gruffalo Granny
31st October 2026
Venue: Wendover Woods
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
Visit Wendover Woods for a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the brand-new Gruffalo story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. There’s also a visit from The Gruffalo!...
Olney Fireworks
1st November 2026
Venue: Olney Recreational Ground (sports fields), off East Street
Website: www.bucksfire.gov.uk/our-events/olney-fireworks
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service will be attending the popular Olney Fireworks Display. This family-friendly event features a spectacular fireworks display, food and drink stalls, a licensed bar,...
Diwali at Stowe
6th-10th November 2026
Venue: Stowe Gardens
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Head to Stowe to celebrate Diwali and learn more about the festival. Take in the beautiful Rangoli in the Temple of Venus, made by volunteers using recycled materials including yarn and fabric and head...
Half Moon: Flotsam
6th November 2026
Venue: The Stables
Website: www.stables.org
Kerry Andrew’s luminous new score and text blends music, movement and storytelling to explore curiosity, connection and the boundless power of imagination – a spellbinding adventure for audiences of...
Beaconsfield Fireworks Display
7th November 2026
Venue: Beaconsfield Cricket Club (BCC)
Website: www.beaconsfieldcricketclubfireworks.com
Step right into the magic at Beaconsfield Cricket Club's Fireworks. They are pulling out all the stops with a show that starts with a gentle "Little Bang" just for the little ones.Then later the sky will...
Fireworks Spectacular
7th November 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/explore/whats-on/fireworks-spectacular
Celebrate Bonfire Night on Saturday 7 November and enjoy hours of theme park rides, attractions and entertainment, complete with a spectacular fireworks display in the evening.
The Nutcracker Performed By The Imperial Classical Ballet
13th November 2026
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
A tradition that begins the festive spirit early. As the nights grow crisp and anticipation for the holiday season begins to sparkle in the air, The Nutcracker remains the perfect way to welcome the warmth...
Little Poppets Preloved Market
14th November 2026
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...
The Gruffalo
14th-15th November 2026
Venue: The Elgiva
Website: www.elgiva.com
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating...
Grounddog Day
15th November 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Because of the high standards of horticulture Waterperry Gardens aspire to they don’t normally allow dogs in their ornamental gardens, however, for just one day this year they’re allowing dogs into...
Christmas Musical Theatre Dance Workshop
18th November 2026
Venue: Old Town Hall, High Wycombe
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wycombe-swan-theatre
Get into the Christmas spirit at this month's musical theatre dance workshop and learn choreography based on the iconic and Christmassy musical, ELF the musical! This dance workshop is suitable for performers...
A Magical Visit with Santa and The Snowman™
20th November-24th December 2026
Venue: Centre MK
Website: www.centremk.com
A snowy landscape provides the perfect backdrop to view some of the most memorable and magical moments from the original animated film and all children will be given the opportunity to decorate a Christmas...
SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed Day
21st November 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Explore your way on this special relaxed day! Great for visitors with SEND and their friends and families. Museum sounds will still be turned on but visitor numbers on this day will be reduced to help...
Six
24th-28th November 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes 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...
Panto Express with Father Christmas
28th November-22nd December 2026
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride, watch a pantomime and meet Mrs Claus and the Elves – all in one amazing festive Christmas experience! After the train ride, your adventure continues...
Snow White
3rd-31st December 2026
Venue: The Elgiva
Website: www.elgiva.com
Magic returns to The Elgiva in Chesham this Christmas with the timeless story of Snow White – a sparkling professional pantomime packed with joy, laughter and high-energy family entertainment. Expect...
Sleeping Beauty
4th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
A wonderfully wicked panto comes to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. The spellbinding Sleeping Beauty promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza, bursting with dazzling sets, top musical hits, stunning costumes...
Sleeping Beauty
5th December-10th January 2027
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Make Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your wildest dreams at Milton Keynes Theatre this Christmas! Chart-topping superstar Alexandra Burke wows as the wicked Carabosse, bringing her powerhouse vocals to...
Peter Pan
11th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
The fabulous La Voix returns to the Wycombe panto for her fourth year, and this year she’s back with even more panto magic, glitter (and sequins!), comedy and mayhem as the mischievous Tinker Bell! Joining...
Beauty and the Beast
12th-24th December 2026
Venue: Stantonbury Theatre
Website: www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk
Rare Pantomimes are proud to present a traditional, fun-filled pantomime with plenty of music, laughter and audience participation, making it the perfect family festive treat! Includes a relaxed performance...