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Discover Milton Keynes Showcase – ‘Festival of Britain’ |
| Milton Keynes Library (upstairs), 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 3HL |
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Exhibition commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the 1951 Festival of Britain with a look at the themes explored then - the arts, architecture, agriculture, science & industry, religion, and the everyday life of the British people. Provided by Living Archive |
Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices. Pay & Display parking available around the Library.
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Based in the Central Library and provided by Living Archive for the MK Heritage Association, this is the city centre showcase for heritage, culture and tourism. Its aim is to raise the profile of heritage including events such as Heritage Open Days and signpost people to other venues. www.mkheritage.co.uk/dmk |
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‘Milton Keynes at War’ exhibition |
| Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 3HL |
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Exhibition dedicated to our Armed Forces and the people of Milton Keynes who have served in and experienced war to commemorate the 90th anniversary of The British Legion. Stories from the Great War to present day Afghanistan. Provided by Living Archive. |
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices. Pay & Display parking available around the Library.
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Reading Old Handwriting Workshop |
| Organised by Milton Keynes Library |
| Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 3HL |
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Laura Cotton, Senior Archivist at Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies, will be leading a fascinating workshop on reading old handwriting – useful for wills and documents. Booking essential. |
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices. Pay & Display parking available around the Library.
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‘Bombs Over Bucks’ – Talk and records viewing |
| Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 3HL |
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A half hour talk by Sarah Charlton, archivist from the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies, followed by viewing of records and special website on laptop. Booking essential. |
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices. Pay & Display parking available around the Library.
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Talk about The Parks Trust |
| Campbell Park Pavilion, Overgate, MK9 4AD |
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www.theparkstrust.com |
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Fascinating talk on the history of The Parks Trust. Learn about how we care for 4,500 acres of parkland in Milton Keynes.
Please pre book on www.theparkstrust.com, by email to events@theparkstrust.com Booking essential. |
Overgate is reached off H5 or H6 at the east end of Campbell Park |
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National Badminton Museum |
| National Badminton Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, MK8 9LA |
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Sited upstairs in the home of English badminton, the museum tells its story through displays, memorabilia, videos, etc. U17 Gold National Tournament on the courts. Restaurant open. |
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Off H4 Dansteed Way, on Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge (next to Lodge Lake). Follow the Shuttlecock Brown Signs. Parking. Restaurant open.
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Urban Sports Day |
| Campbell Park, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD |
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Milton Keynes is recognised nationally in youth culture for skateboarding. This is a day dedicated to urban sports – BMX, skateboarding, body zorbs, climbing wall. Open to all ages. |
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Parchment for a Prince |
| Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury Blvd, MK9 3HL |
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Display Saturday 9am-5pm. Talk 11am-12pm |
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Talk and display on parchment making, from William Cowley & Co., 240 year-old factory in Newport Pagnell, which provided parchment for William and Katherine's marriage certificate. |
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices. Pay & Display parking available around the Library.
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Heritage Hunters –Willen Lake Walk |
| Suggested start Willen Lake car park, MK15 0DS |
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Anytime, approx 30-45mins long, wheelchair friendly |
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Self guided walk designed by Willen Primary School children for Hospice.It explains the history of historic buildings and how newer areas came into being.
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Willen Lake is signposted off V10 Brickhill Street. Parking charges may apply. |
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Milton Keynes North East
Bury Field Common (and the sponsored Newport Muster) |
| Bury Field Common, (off High Street), Newport Pagnell |
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A festival of organised walks in and around this historic town - one of Cromwell's most important garrison towns in the Civil War). Join in the fun by choosing 1 of 4 different length sponsored walks, starting any time from 10.00. Register in advance on www.newportmuster.org.uk (in aid of Willen Hospice - entry charge) |
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Muster walks start at United Reformed Church Hall, High St, Newport Pagnell MK16 8HD
Start signposted from High Street. Use Public car parks, charges may apply |
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Milton Keynes North East
Cowper Days – A Celebration of Cowper's Poetry |
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| Cowper & Newton Museum, Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ |
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This weekend explores the poetry of William Cowper through a series of lectures and poetry readings with poet Neil Curry on Saturday and children's activities on Sunday. Neil will shed light on Cowper's private life, which led him to write such evocative and exciting verse. Pre-booking essential for Sat - 01234 711516. On Sunday children are welcome to try their hand at our "poetry board" and make their own short rhymes. |
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Olney is on the A509 Newport Pagnell to Wellingborough Road. When reaching Olney, follow Museum Brown Sign into Market Place. Free parking located nearby.
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Milton Keynes North East
North Crawley Field Walk |
| Start at Village Hall, High Street, North Crawley, MK16 9LH |
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A walk through the village and across the fields with a chance to explore the history of the buildings along the route, and the meaning of the field names. Meet at the Village Hall in the High Street. Please book in advance - Chris Stapleton 01234 391205 |
Follow A422 (H3) then A509 heading North from Newport Pagnell. Turn right for North Crawley. Meet at Village Hall. |
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Milton Keynes North East
Canal History Talks |
| The Old Rectory, London Road, Broughton, MK10 9AA |
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Series of talks on the 200 year history of the Grand Union Canal, featuring the Iron Trunk Aqueduct and the award winning plans for Bedford & MK Waterway. BBQ and refreshments on the lawn. |
Enter off A5130 and turn right to London Road, Broughton Village. Park around the green with care. |
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Milton Keynes North East
St Lawrence Church Open Day |
| St Lawrences’s Church, London Road, Broughton, MK10 9AA |
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In association with the Canal Talks, open day at St Lawrence’s Church with its stunning set of five medieval murals. Church and murals now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. |
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Exit M1 at Junction 14, take A509 towards Milton Keynes. At first roundabout (Northfield) take A5130 and first right turn to Broughton into London Road, and past Broughton Hotel. Church in cul de sac left off London Road. |
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Milton Keynes North East
Cowper Days – Children’s Activity Day |
| Cowper & Newton Museum, Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ |
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Come and try your hand at our ‘poetry board’ and make your own short rhymes. Children’s quiz trail. Museum, gardens, wartime garden with shelter. Shop with high quality gifts. |
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Olney is on the A509 Newport Pagnell to Wellingborough Road. When reaching Olney, follow Museum Brown Sign into Market Place. Free parking located nearby.
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Milton Keynes North East
Chandos Hall Museum |
| Between 52 and 54 Silver St, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0EW |
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Museum houses historic items concerning Newport Pagnell and special exhibitions on aspects of town history. Sept 2011 features the history of Brooklands Centre for senior citizens. |
Silver Street is off Tickford Street, near the High Street. Parking available in nearby car park. From car park, walk down Silver Street, Chandos Hall is through entry way on right hand side. |
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Olney & District Historical Society –Market Place Virtual Tour |
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A self guided - Online ‘Tour of Olney Market Place’ documenting the history of the buildings – available to view on their website. |
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Olney is on the A509 Newport Pagnell to Wellingborough Road. Public car parks signposted.
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Heritage Hunters Olney Heritage Trail |
| Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ |
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A self guided walk designed by children from Olney Middle School to give the history of the town from their perspective. Approx 40 minutes long, it includes the history of the buildings the children felt were significant; and explains some of the history of Olney itself. Leaflets available from Cowper & Newton Museum and Libraries. |
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Olney is on the A509 Newport Pagnell to Wellingborough Road. Public car parks signposted.
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Newport Pagnell Partnership – Town Heritage Trail |
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A self guided Heritage Trail walk around Newport Pagnell. Downloaded from website (click on Maps / Heritage Trail). |
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‘Lost Track of Time’ Railway Walk |
| Start at Sheppards Close, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0QN |
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Anytime Self-guided walk/cycle route. |
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The Railway Walk passes many historic locations that help to chart the evolution of the area, from the Neolithic through Roman, Medieval and Industrial Revolution to 21st centrury New Town. Along the route there are a variety of habitats; woodland, species-rich grassland, hedgerows and canal to enjoy. Whether you walk or cycle the full route or use part of it to connect with other sites, the Railway Walk offers a tranquil escape and a slice through history. E-leaflet of the walk available at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/heritage (look for Railway Walk) |
Start at MK Museum or Artworks-MK and follow signs to National Cycle Route 6 |
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Chapters from Childhood – a Reading Celebration |
| Wolverton Library, Town Hall, Creed Street, Wolverton MK12 5LY |
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Celebrate children’s reading with traditional tales and Roald Dahl adventures. For under 5s Gingerbread Man Fun Trail. For 5+ Willy Wonka and Giant Peaches Trail and quiz on Roald Dahl’s books.
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On the corner of Stratford Road and Creed Street opposite Netto supermarket. Free parking locally.
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Milton Keynes Museum – Free Entry Open Days |
| McConnell Drive, Wolverton, MK12 5EL |
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Hands-on museum featuring street of victorian shops, vintage telephone collection, schoolroom, farmhouse rooms, war-time garden with Anderson shelter, brass rubbing, transport and farming through the seasons. FREE for these 3 days only. |
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Follow the signs for Wolverton until you pick up the brown signs for Museum (also signposted off the A5). Museum entrance is off McConnell Drive..
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Bradwell Abbey - –Medieval Site Tours |
| City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Alston Drive, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP |
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www.mkcdc.org.uk |
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Guided tours of this beautiful and historic site, including the C14th chapel with nationally unique medieval paintings. Learn about monastic life, the priory, the pilgrimage chapel and votive medieval wall paintings. Booking essential. |
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On H3 Monks Way, turn off roundabout between A5 and V6 into Bradwell Abbey industrial estate. Take 2nd left.
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Chapters from Childhood – Activities and Exhibition |
| Wolverton Library, Creed Street, Wolverton, MK12 5LY |
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Thursday: Storytime & simple crafts. Fri: Roald Dahl activities & stories. Both in association with Buckinghamshire County Museum.
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On the corner of Stratford Road and Creed Street opposite Netto supermarket. Free parking locally.
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Bat and Moth Guided Walk |
| Artworks-MK, Parklands, Gt Linford, MK14 5DZ |
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Guided bat and moth walk, learn about these creatures from
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Meet in carpark of Artworks in Parklands, off St Leger Drive. Gt Linford |
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Milton Keynes Museum Free Entry – Children’s Activity Day |
| McConnell Drive, Wolverton, MK12 5EL |
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Sit in full size wooden tram. Fun transport quiz. Science demonstrations with Prof Beamish and shopkeepers working in the vintage shops. Other museum attractions as event 22. |
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Follow the signs for Wolverton until you pick up the brown signs for Museum (also signposted off the A5). Museum entrance is off McConnell Drive..
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Bradwell Windmill – Open Days |
| Bradwell Windmill, Nightingale Crescent, Bradville, MK13 7UE |
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Grade 2 listed Windmill. Make ‘Corn Dollies’ for £1. Buy locally milled flour and home-made cakes and souvenirs. |
Turn off V6 into Bradville, Wheelers Lane, then immediate left into Nightingale Crescent.
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Bradwell Abbey - Medieval Family Fun Day |
| City Discovery Centre, Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey, MK13 9AP |
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Fun and authentic re-enactors, arts & crafts activities, have-a-go archery, falconry display, medieval marketplace, bouncy castle and more, with a hog roast, tea room and licensed bar. |
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On H3 Monks Way, turn off roundabout between A5 and V6 into Bradwell Abbey industrial estate. Take 2nd left.
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New Bradwell Heritage Group Open Day |
| St James Church, Church Street, New Bradwell MK13 0DA |
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Bring along your New Bradwell photos and share your stories.
Local Family History records, children’s quiz and refreshments. |
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In North Milton Keynes on the Wolverton to Newport Pagnell road. Follow signs to New Bradwell. Church Street has 'The Cuba' on the corner.
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Artworks-MK Bicycle Bazaar, Demos & Open Studios |
| Artworks-MK, Parklands, Gt Linford, MK14 5DZ |
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Arts Centre set in beautiful parkland. Exhibition, locally and nationally selected crafts for sale, artists' workshops to view, Bicycle Basket Bazaar. Coffee Bar offering snacks and lunches.
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Follow signs to MK North and A422 Monks Way until you pick up the Tudor Rose Brown signs. Follow these into Gt Linford and take second left into Parklands past church.
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Stony Stratford Town Walk |
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A self guided colourful Town Walk leaflet has been produced by Stony Stratford Business Association explaining the fascinating history. |
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Milton Keynes South
Bletchley Community Heritage Initiative Exhibition |
| Bletchley Library, Westfield Rd, MK2 2RA |
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Themed exhibition on life in Bletchley from the Festival of Britain period onwards. |
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Bletchley Park - MK Postcodes Event
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WWII codebreaking centre now a museum of computing and vibrant tourist attraction. Cafe on site. FREE admission for these 4 days only to all residents with MK Postcode (proof needed e.g. utility bill)
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Follow the signs for Central Bletchley until you pick up the brown signs for Bletchley Park. The entrance is past Bletchley railway station off Sherwood Drive to your left. Stop at the control point
Partial disabled access.
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Milton Keynes South
Howe Park Wood Guided Walk |
| Tattenhoe. Car park off H7 Chaffron Way opp Westcroft Centre |
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Explore the ancient Howe Park Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest with the Parks Trust. Booking essential. |
Howe Park Wood car park, off H7 Chaffron Way opposite Westcroft centre
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FRINGEMK @ Westbury Open Studios |
| Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, MK5 6AA |
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Artists studios set in C16th Elizabethan timbered farmhouse. Members' studios open, exhibitions of members' work and guest artists in the two galleries. |
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Drive West on H6 Childs Way. Right turning to Foxcovert Rd is between V3 Fulmer Street and V2 Tattenhoe Street
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Bletchley Park – ‘Friday Freebie’ Guided Tour |
| Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB |
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Especially for visitors without a Milton Keynes postcode. Come and experience the ‘enigmatic’ history of Bletchley Park. Limited number of free tour spaces available. Booking essential 01908 640404 |
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Follow the signs for Central Bletchley until you pick up the brown signs for Bletchley Park. The entrance is past Bletchley railway station off Sherwood Drive to your left. Stop at the control point
Partial disabled access.
Free car parking
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‘Bombs Over Bucks’ – Talk and records viewing |
| Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB |
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A half hour talk followed by viewing of records and special website on laptop and access to Bletchley Park museum and visitor attraction. See Event 4 (Central). Booking essential. |
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Follow the signs for Central Bletchley until you pick up the brown signs for Bletchley Park. The entrance is past Bletchley railway station off Sherwood Drive to your left. Stop at the control point
Partial disabled access.
Free car parking
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| Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ |
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Rectory Cottages Trust Open Weekend |
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Rectory Cottages Open Weekend |
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Free guided tours of two of MK's oldest buildings.
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Close to Bletchley Park, Rectory Cottages are a conspicuous white building on Church Green, 300 yards up the hill from the Eight Bells pub on the Buckingham Rd (B4034) in Bletchley.
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Bees, Hives & Honey |
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North Bucks Beekeepers Assocociation will highlight the importance of bees in our environment & the vital ecological role they play. Honey & candles for sale.
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Close to Bletchley Park, Rectory Cottages are a conspicuous white building on Church Green, 300 yards up the hill from the Eight Bells pub on the Buckingham Rd (B4034) in Bletchley.
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Bygone Bletchley Exhibition |
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Close to Bletchley Park, Rectory Cottages are a conspicuous white building on Church Green, 300 yards up the hill from the Eight Bells pub on the Buckingham Rd (B4034) in Bletchley.
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MK Arts for Health Craft Displays |
| Cardiology dept, MK Hospital,, Standing Way, Eaglestone, MK6 5LD |
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Celebrate the crafts of stitching and lace making. Come in any time to the Cardiology Dept and view the Bedfordshire Lace and Indian Embroidery display. |
MK Hospital is on the A421 / H8 Standing Way at Eaglestone. Turn right for Main Entrance to Hospital. Meeting point is Eaglestone Restaurant (ask for directions at Main Reception). Note - there is a car park charge.
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MK Arts for Health Craft Workshops |
| Cardiology dept, MK Hospital,, Standing Way, Eaglestone, MK6 5LD |
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To book a workshop place - 01908 243284 or info@mkartsforhealth.org.uk |
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11am: Meet Indian textile artist Sheetal Gulati and create your own textile sample. 2pm: Meet Valerie Gardner and create your own lace sample. No experience necessary.
Booking essential. To book a workshop place - 01908 243284 or info@mkartsforhealth.org.uk
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MK Hospital is on the A421 / H8 Standing Way at Eaglestone. Turn right for Main Entrance to Hospital. Meeting point is Eaglestone Restaurant (ask for directions at Main Reception). Note - there is a car park charge.
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St. Mary's Church Bletchley |
| St Mary's Church, Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ |
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St. Mary's Church has been the Anglican Church serving the people of Bletchley for hundreds of years. Learn more about the history of this building which has parts dating back to the 12th Century. Refreshments available.
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Church car park off Church Green Road to the right of Rectory Cottages
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Buckingham Old Gaol Museum |
| Old Gaol Museum, Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX |
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Old Gaol is the landmark building in the heart of Buckingham. Free exhibition celebrates famous architect Sir George Gilbert Scott who was born in Gawcott. Charges apply for rest of Museum.Not suitable for wheelchairs. Refreshments available inc cream teas. More details on www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk |
Located 10 miles west of Milton Keynes on the A421. Follow signs to town centre. Free parking near museum.
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Amazing MK Trail of Treasures |
| County Museum, Church St, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP |
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15 treasures of Milton Keynes specially signposted in County Museum's exhibition ‘100 Treasures from the Collections’. Follow the ‘Amazing MK’ trail around museum. Shop, café and garden. |
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Buckingham Railway Centre |
| Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY |
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25 acre site and working museum with historic locomotives & carriages. DVD of John Betjeman’s Metroland in vintage cinema coach. Children’s treasure hunt. NB: Entrance to Railway Centre FREE. There will be no train rides on this day. |
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Follow the Steam Loco Brown Signs from A41 Aylesbury to Bicester Road or from Whitchurch on the A433 between Aylesbury and Winslow.
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St Peter & St Paul Church, Buckingham Open Day |
| Buckingham Parish Church, Castle Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1BS |
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FREE guided tours of Sir George Gilbert Scott's gothic transformation of the church at 10.30am, 11.15am and 12pm. Max 15 people, first come first served. Tea/coffee available. |
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Woburn Oyster Festival and Heritage Centre Open Days |
| Village Centre/Old St Mary's Church, Bedford St, Woburn, MK17 9QL |
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High Street Festival with funfair, food, entertainment. The Flea market and evening concert on Saturday only. Heritage Centre in old church is a Museum on local history of Woburn, with lace makers and charity stalls both days. |
Woburn is on the A4012 2 miles south of Woburn Sands. Car parking in village.
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Stowe Landscape Gardens – Gothic Temple Open Day |
| Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham MK18 5DQ. Parking on site. |
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Gothic Temple
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FREE entry to the Gothic Temple which was modelled on medieval buildings such as Westminster Abbey, and is now aunique holiday cottage for Landmark Trust. Normal admission prices apply to the gardens. Tea room. Exploration packs for families.
Mobility buggies pre-booked on 01280 822850.
Disabled access -Yes, some steep slopes and gravel paths but batri cars are available
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3 miles north west of Buckingham via Stowe Avenue, off A422 Buckingham–Banbury road. Stowe can be accessed by a number of main routes, via the A421, A422, A43. Look for Brown signs. |
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South Midlands
Buckingham Guided Walk |
| Old Gaol Museum, Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX |
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Saturday 2.15-3.50pm |
Walk & optional Cream Tea: 01280 823020
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Local historian Ed Grimsdale – walking talk on Sir Gilbert Scott. Starting at Old Gaol, one of his first commissions, and taking in other sites connected with Buckingham’s greatest architect.
Bookings essential Walk & optional Cream Tea: 01280 823020 |
Located 10 miles west of Milton Keynes on the A421. Follow signs to town centre. Free parking near museum.
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South Midlands
Buckingham Canal Heritage Walk |
| Little Hill Farm on A422 by Bucks/Northants border, MK19 6DD |
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Sunday 1.30-3.30pm |
http://www.buckinghamcanal.org.uk |
Info: 01908 661217
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5 mile circular walk along the disused Buckingham canal. We will be exploring the history and learning about the society's plans to re-open it. |
Meet at Little Hill Farm on A422 by Bucks/Northants border (MK19 6DD)
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