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Central Milton Keynes Library is the venue for 4 events over the Heritage Open Days weekend.
A range of talks and exhibitions are planned, plus the Heritage Bus Tour of Milton Keynes starts outside the venue on Friday and Saturday.
Don't forget to also visit the Go:MK Transport exhibition in the Local Studies area where you can see important archives and museum artefacts from the Buckinghamshire Studies, County Museum and Milton Keynes Museum collections.
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Adult Continuing Education Heritage Photography Exhibition |
| Organised by Adult Continuing Education |
| Milton Keynes Library, Floor 1, 555 Silbury Blvd, MK9 3HL |
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| Thursday 10th & Friday 11th 9.00am-8.00pm Saturday 12th 9.00am-5.00pm |
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Exhibition of Adult Continuing Education student photographic artwork depicting individual ideas of the heritage of Milton Keynes and surrounding area.
Web:http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/library_services/home.asp
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices.
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Reading Old Handwriting Workshop |
| Organised by Milton Keynes Library |
| Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 3HL |
| Ground Floor Local Studies |
| Thursday 10th 3.00 - 5.00pm |
Book your place on 01908 254160
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Workshop on Reading Old Handwriting, led by an Archivist from Bucks Centre for Local Studies in Aylesbury. |
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices.
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Tales of the City - Storytelling event |
| Organised by Milton Keynes Library |
| Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 3HL |
| Milton Keynes Library (Lending) |
| Thursday 10th 7.30pm - 9.00pm |
Pre-booking required on 01908 254050. |
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An evening story telling event by Word in Edgeways. Stories linked to Milton Keynes.
Whilst at library take a look in Local Studies section downstairs on the left.
Note: Errors in the brochure. Not Friday 11th & incorrect telephone number.
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices.
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Go Milton Keynes Transport & Travel Exhibition |
| Milton Keynes Library, Ground Floor (Local Studies) CMK Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard, MK9 3HL |
| Thursday 10th & Friday 11th 9am-8pm, Saturday 12th 9am-5pm |
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Items from County and Milton Keynes archives and museum collections including Boyd and Evans, Helmut Jacoby and forgers coin hoard
Website: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/library_services/ho
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Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices.
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MK Heritage and Future Bus Tours (Classic Red Bus) |
| Organised by Milton Keynes Heritage Association |
| Friday 11th & Saturday 12th 10am - 12pm (WEST) and 2pm - 4pm (EAST) |
Pre-booking essential as 50 places per tour 01908 200557 |
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2 hour circular bus tour round Milton Keynes with a guide pointing out sites of heritage interest.
Choose WEST route at 10am or EAST route at 2pm.
Because this is a vintage bus there is a high step onto it and no wheelchair access, also not suitable for young children.
Commentary from speaker available on top deck; lower deck will receive hand-out.
Sponsored by Milton Keynes Heritage Association.
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Meet outside Milton Keynes Library
Central Milton Keynes Library is located on the north (Silbury) side of thecentre:mk shopping centre by Civic Offices.
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Discover Milton Keynes Exhibition |
| Organised by Discover Milton Keynes |
| Discover Milton Keynes shop, 672 Silbury Boulevard, MK9 3AE |
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Main Exhibition: "thecentre:mk at 30!" Exhibition charting the planning and building of the UK's first shopping centre. Also One-stop shop for all your Heritage Open Days information needs.
For more information please visit:
www.discovermiltonkeynes.co.uk
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Discover Milton Keynes is located on the outside of thecentre:mk, facing North onto Silbury Blvd, opposite Lloyds Court (by Door 7)
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Opening our Eyes on Milton Keynes |
| Organised by Festive Road |
| The Oak Tree Midsummer Place. Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3GB |
| Sunday 13th 12.00am - 2.00pm |
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Life size toddler puppet is born under the Oak Tree, he wants to meet young people who can tell him about where he comes from. What will you tell the puppet about the history of Milton Keynes?
For more info see www.festiveroad.org.uk |
The Oak Tree, Midsummer Place, Shopping Centre, Central Milton Keynes |
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Make a Difference Heritage Photographic Exhibition
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| Organised by Make A Difference Youth Project |
| City Church |
| 300 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 2ES |
| Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th |
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A selection of film and photographic pieces that the young people have developed on themes of 'their heritage'.
www.mad-uk.org
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National Badminton Museum |
| Organised by National Badminton Museum |
| National Badminton Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, MK8 9LA |
| Saturday 12th 10.30am -3.30pm |
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Situated in the National Badminton Centre, home of English badminton, the museum tells the story of badminton through displays, memorabilia, videos, etc. On the courts used by our top players, coaching of county juniors will be taking place. Restaurant open.
Website: www.badmintonengland.co.uk |
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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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Orienteering Fun in the Parks |
| Parks Trust |
| Campbell Park |
| Sunday 13th 10.00am - 12.00am |
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With The Parks Trust and South Midlands Orienteering Club - discover how to use a map & compass while having fun in the parks. Suitable for children. Free admission with website voucher/otherwise £3 per person Website: www.theparkstrust.com
Activities are continuous throughout the session so join us at any time.
For more up to date details visit www.smoc.info
Click here for the Voucher |
Meet by the Fountain, Campbell Park, car park off Avebury Blvd (east of bridge over V8).
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Guided Cycle Ride Heritage Trail A |
| Organised by Milton Keynes Council |
| Willen Lake off V10 Great Brickhill Street |
| Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Please pre book 01908 257926 |
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15 mile cycle ride along Heritage Cycle Trail A of the series of 4 Heritage Trails. See highlighted heritage areas on a route covering Willen-Campbell Park-Furzton-Loughton-Bancroft-Great Linford. Lunch stop at MK Museum café (or packed lunch) Bring drinks.
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Circular route starting and ending at Willen Lake. Meet outside water sports building.
East of MK towards J14 of the M1. Follow the brown signs for Willen Lake or from the centre on foot/ bike follow National Cycle Route 51 through Campbell Park and Newlands.
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Camphill Community Open Day |
| Organised by Camphill Communities |
| Japonica Lane, Willen Park South, MK15 9JY |
| Saturday 12th 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
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Camphill is a peaceful rural Community for adults with learning difficulties who are provided with support and meaningful work. See workshops in action, buy produce. Café on site.
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Japonica Lane is right next to the new retirement village & opposite the Peace Pagoda carpark off V10 Brickhill Street
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Milton Keynes North East
Emberton Park, Guided Habitat Trail |
| Organised by MK Council, Parks Team, Landscape Services |
| Emberton Country Park, Olney Road, Emberton MK46 5FJ |
| Sunday 13th 11.00am & 2.00pm |
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This trail has been created to demonstrate the diversity of habitats created by management and use of land along the Ouse Valley, an area which has been used extensively for aggregate extraction. A guided walk of about 2.5 kilometres (one and a half miles) suitable for people of all ages. |
Head out of Milton Keynes on the A509 in a northerly direction towards Olney. Turn left into the park at the brown tourist information sign.
Car parking charges apply
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Milton Keynes North East
Emberton Park, Extracting the Landscape: Quarry Experience |
| Organised by MK Council, Parks Team, Landscape Services |
| Emberton Country Park, Olney Road, Emberton MK46 5FJ |
| Sunday 13th 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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The Quarry Experience interprets the quarrying activities that helped change Emberton Country Park from its agricultural past to the wetland site we have now. Interactive equipment gives children the opportunity to discover how sand and gravel are extracted from the ground and find fossils below the ground in a "Time Team" archaeological dig. |
Head out of Milton Keynes on the A509 in a northerly direction towards Olney. Turn left into the park at the brown tourist information sign.
Car parking charges apply
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Milton Keynes North East
Emberton Park, Time Line Wall |
| Organised by MK Council, Parks Team, Landscape Services |
| Emberton Country Park, Olney Road, Emberton MK46 5FJ |
| Sunday 13th 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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Follow the timeline wall to understand how this site has changed through time, from prehistoric times to the present. Examine geological samples, fossils and signs of humanity. Discover the difference between local churches on the Church Trail featuring images carved on rocks. An interactive activity for people of all ages. |
Head out of Milton Keynes on the A509 in a northerly direction towards Olney. Turn left into the park at the brown tourist information sign.
Car parking charges apply
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Milton Keynes North East
Cowper & Newton Museum |
| Organised by Cowper & Newton Museum |
| Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ |
| Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th 10.30am-4.30pm |
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This weekend we are holding our Wartime Harvest Festival, celebrating the ‘Dig for Victory’ and ‘Make do and Mend’ exhibition on loan from the Cabinet War Rooms & Royal Parks London. Free Children’s ‘make do and mend’ craft activities, land girls, home guard, wartime food tasting and much more.
Visit our website for details www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk
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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 Village & Field Walk |
| Organised by North Crawley Historical Society |
| North Crawley (between Newport Pagnell and Cranfield) MK16 9LH |
| Saturday 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Please pre-book : Chris Stapleton 01234 391205. |
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The field names of North Crawley have been researched and a superb map of the village and a book giving the origins of the field names are available. The walk will reveal some very interesting facts on the history of the village and surrounding fields.
www.northcrawley.com/north_crawley_historical_society.htm
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Meet at Village Hall, High Street.
Follow A509 heading North from Newport Pagnell. Turn right for North Crawley.
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Milton Keynes North East
Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterways Park Route Walk & Exhibition |
| Organised by Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust |
| The Old Rectory Broughton next to St Lawrence's Church, Broughton, MK10 9AA |
| Sunday 13th 10.00am - 1.00pm |
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The Trust aims to create the ‘missing link’ between the Grand Union Canal and the Great Ouse at Bedford. Walk a scenic section of this planned waterway from the cablestay bridge in Broughton to Campbell Park, where you can pause at our Exhibition in the Parks Trust Pavilion, and return via historic Milton Keynes Village (approx 5 miles). Treasure Hunt for under 16s, with prizes. Alternatively, just pop into the exhibition at the Parks Trust Pavilion for a full update on our project plans anytime 10am-1pm on the day of the walk.
Website: www.b-mkwaterway.co.uk/talkswalks.html |
The Old Rectory start point is just along London Road to your right.
Take the A509 from the M1 J14 towards MK, then 1st left at the roundabout on to the A5130, southwards. After half a mile, turn right into Broughton.
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Milton Keynes North East
Aston Martin Exhibition |
| Organised by Richard Meredith, author & Discover Milton Keynes |
| Aston Martin Photographic Exbition |
| Newport Pagnell Library, St John Street Newport Pagnell MK16 8HQ |
| Thursday 10th 9.00am - 5.30pm Friday 11th 9.00am - 8.00pm Saturday 12th 9.00am - 1pm |
Buses no. 1/2/17B |
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Aston Martin & Newport Pagnell - a small exhibition highlighting the town's links with the prestige car manufacturer. Material from the Aston Martin Heritage Trust archives, collated by Discover Milton Keynes
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Milton Keynes North East
Tree & Orchard Talk |
| Organised by Mel Jones |
| Newport Pagnell Library |
| St John Street Newport Pagnell MK16 8HQ |
| Exhibition Thursday 9.00am -5.30pm, Friday 9.00am-8.00pm, Saturday 9.am-1.30pm |
| Talk Friday 11th 6.00-7.30pm |
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Exhibition relating to proposed Heritage Orchard - located off Lakes Lane and supported by Newport Pagnell Town Council and MK Council. Also an illustrated talk by Mel Jones on the Orchards of Milton Keynes on Friday 11 Sept. 6.00-7.30.
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At the mini roundabout by the Cannon pub, turn into St John Street. Library is on left. Public car park behind library is reached by a ramp to the left of the library. Free for 2 hours. Long stay car park in Silver St. Park down at the bottom of the car park for free parking.
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Milton Keynes North East
Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum |
| Organised by Newport Pagnell Historical Society |
| Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum |
| Chandos Hall, Silver St, Newport Pagnell MK16 0EW |
| Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th 2.00pm-4.30pm |
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Museum located in historic Chandos Hall.
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Silver Street is off Tickford Street near the High Street. Parking aviable in nearby car park, walk down Silver Street. Chandos Hall is through entry way on right hand side (marked Chandos Hall).
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Easy Riders |
| Organised by Parks Trust |
| Newport Pagnell |
| Sunday 2.00pm-5.00pm |
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Join Parks Trust's Easy Riders bike ride of Milton Keynes discovery. It is 15 miles off-road ride using North Bucks way and other bridleways and tracks.
Website: www.theparkstrust.com
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Milton Keynes North East
Newport Pagnell Muster |
| Organised by Newport Pagnell Muster |
| Starting at Bury Field Common |
| Saturday 12th various - pre register via website www.newportmuster.org |
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A choice of organised and sponsored walks around Newport Pagnell and its neighbouring Ouse Valley. Themed on the 1000 year old Bury Fields and the importance of Newport Pagnell to Oliver Cromwell in the Civil War - when Newport Pagnell was arguably one of the most important towns in the country. Plus several other locations of historical interest.
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Book in advance Entry forms for registering teams, families and individuals are now being distributed and these will be followed by posters, newsletters, programmes and other publications.
www.newportmuster.org
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Starting at Bury Field Common
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Milton Keynes Museum |
| Organised by Milton Keynes Museum |
| McConnell Drive, Wolverton, MK12 5EL |
| Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th 11.00am-4.30pm |
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Hands-on museum of local social history featuring working vintage telephones, schoolroom, parlour activities, war-time garden with sounds of air raid in Anderson shelter, street of vintage shops, brass rubbing, transport & farming through the seasons.
Free admission these 4 days only.
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Follow the signs for Wolverton until you pick up the brown signs for Museum of Industry and Rural Life (also signposted off the A5). Museum entrance is off McConnell Drive.
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Milton Keynes North West
Discover Milton Keynes Revisted at Milton Keynes Museum |
| Organised by Living Archive |
| McConnell Drive, Wolverton MK12 5EL |
| Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th 11.00am-4.30pm |
Buses no. 4A/12/33 |
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Courtesy of Living Archive and Milton Keynes Museum, a second chance to see the exhibitions from the Living Archive holdings and Discover Milton Keynes showcase in thecentre:mk.
Details to follow
Free admission these 4 days only.
More info www.mkmuseum.org.uk
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Follow the signs for Wolverton until you pick up the brown signs for Museum of Industry and Rural Life (also signposted off the A5). Museum entrance is off McConnell Drive.
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Milton Keynes North West
Roman Day |
| Organised by Parks Trust |
| Bancroft Park Roman Villa |
Buses no. 4A/12/33 |
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| Saturday 12th 10.30am-1.00pm |
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Step back in time and celebrate the Roman era in Milton Keynes. In partnership with MK Museum, Parks Trust and City Discovery Centre.
Free admission with voucher otherwise £3 per person.
Click here for the Voucher |
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Park in the car park of Constantine Way, Bancroft Park. Off H2 Millers Way
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| Bradwell Windmill Open Day |
| Organised by MK Museum |
| Mill Lane/Nightingale Cresent, New Bradwell MK13 0DA |
| Saturday 12th 11.30-1.00pm |
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Rare opening of one of the most unusual and importatnt heritage buildings in Milton Keynes. Guides available.
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Milton Keynes North West
Bradwell Abbey - Medieval site, chapel and wall paintings |
| Organised by City Discovery Centre |
| City Discovery Centre, Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP |
| Thursday & Friday 10th & 11th 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th 11am - 3pm |
01908 227229
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Bradwell Abbey - Medieval site, chapel and wall paintings. Scheduled Ancient Monument site with 13th Century Chapel and other listed buildings. Self guided tours with information sheet and staff/volunteers to show you the chapel and medieval wall paintings.
Library and Archive on the development of MK as a new city will open on Thursday and Friday.
Contact: 01908 227229
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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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Milton Keynes South
Wolverton Park Heritage Tour |
| Organised by Jardine Michelson PR |
| Wolverton Park, Old Wolverton Road, Old Wolverton MK12 5QB |
| Saturday 12th 11.00am-4.00pm |
Buses no. 5/7/7A |
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Come and look around this historic former grade II listed railway works in Wolverton. It once housed the Royal Train and the building of both locomotives and carriages for the UK’s railways, and has undergone a stunning architectural transformation into a 21st Century mixed use community. Display of planned public art. |
V6 to Haversham Roundabout, turn left under railway bridge, Wolverton Park is immediately on left
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Milton Keynes North West
Artworks-MK demonstrations & open studios |
| Organised by Artworks-MK |
| Artworks-mk, Parklands, Great Linford, MK14 5DZ |
| Thursday 10th - Saturday 12th 10am-4pm (demonstrations on Saturday only) |
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Exhibition: CLOSURE Artists Books. Free workshops; basic bookbinding, newspaper collage. Bicycle Basket Bazaar, craft, vintage and homemade goodies for sale. Open studios Coffee Bar, with light snacks. The Nags Head (voted pub of the year) just a stroll away through beautiful parklands.
For futher details contact: 01908 608108
Website: www.artworks-mk.co.uk |
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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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New Bradwell Heritage Group Open Day |
| Organised by New Bradwell Heritage Group |
| The Community Centre, Church Street, New Bradwell, MK13 0DA |
| Saturday 12th 10.00am-4.00pm |
Buses no. 5/7/7A stop at the Church |
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Guided Walk. 10.30 & 14.30 (Weather permitting)
See the visual history of New Bradwell.
Bring along your own old New Bradwell photos to make a free 2009 Calendar.
Share memories & stories.
Bucks Family History Society will be there with St. James Parish records & the Bucks database. A small charge will be made to search the database.
Refreshments available.
Website: www.mkheritage.co.uk |
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Head towards Milton Keynes North up the V6 towards Wolverton or the V8 past Great Linford until you reach the Wolverton – Newport Pagnell road. Follow signs to New Bradwell. Church Street has 'The Cuba' on the corner.
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"Lost Track of Time" Railway Walking Experience |
| Organised by MK Council, Landscape Dept and Heritage Dept |
| Access points along 4 mile route include:Newport Pagnell |
| Wolverton/Milton Keynes Museum |
Buses no. 4A/12/33 |
| New Bradwell/Great Linford/Artworks-MK |
Buses no. 5/7/7A |
| Newport Pagnell |
Buses no. 1/2/17B |
| Saturday 12th 10.00am-4.00pm |
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Lose track of time on the Railway Walk as venues and activities come together to celebrate the former railway line. Romans, Victorians, Artists, Mills and more!
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 century New Town. Look out for fun, mini-events which will be taking place along the Railway Walk between Wolverton and Newport Pagnell to link up venues taking part in HODs.
Join our guided‘walking trains’ and travel back in time along this former branch railway to visit Victorians and roam with Romans!Activities throughout the day
See separate leaflet for more information.
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Milton Keynes South
Rectory Cottages Trust Open Weekend |
| Organised by Rectory Cottages Trust |
| Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BL |
Buses no. 4/4A/9/26E/29 |
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Rectory Cottages Trust - 2 of Milton Keynes oldest buildings, mediaeval hammer-beam roofed hall dates from Wars of Roses. Free guided tours.
Also 3 exhibitions - Bygone Bletchley, Bees, Hives & Honey, Bletchley Wine Guild. See below
Website: www.mkheritage.co.uk/rct
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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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Milton Keynes South
Bygone Bletchley Exhibition |
| Organised by Bletchley Archaeological & History Society |
| Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BL |
Buses no. 4/4A/9/26E/29 |
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| Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th 10am-5pm |
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Bygone Bletchley Exhibition has photographs from Bletchley Archaeological & History Society. Members will be on hand to answer questions and hear your stories.
Website:www.mkheritage.co.uk/bahs
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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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Milton Keynes South
Bees, Hives & Honey & Bletchley Wine Guild |
| Organised by North Bucks Beekeepers Association |
| Rectory Cottages, Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BL |
Buses no. 4/4A/9/26E/29 |
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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.
Close walking distance from Bletchley Park.
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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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Milton Keynes South
St. Mary's Church |
| Church Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ |
| Saturday 12th 12pm-4pm Sunday 13th 1pm-4pm |
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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. (has toilets and disabled access)
Website: www.st-marys-bletchley.org |
Church Green Road up the hill from the Eight Bells pub on the Buckingham Rd (B4034) in Bletchley.
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Bletchley Park - MK Postcodes Event |
| Organsed by Bletchley Park Trust |
| Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB |
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| Thursday 10th & Friday 11th 9.30-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10.30-5.00pm |
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WWII codebreaking centre now a museum and vibrant tourist attraction. Free admission for these 4 days only, to Milton Keynes residents (proof of MK postcode needed eg utility bill)
Website:www.bletchleypark.org.uk |
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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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Bletchley Youth Centre Open Weekend |
| Organised by Bletchley Youth Centre |
| Derwent Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BE |
Buses no. 4/4A/9 |
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| Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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Purpose built Youth Centre in 1968. Photographic display showing events from the past. |
Off Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
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Milton Keynes South
Fenny and Caldecotte Archaeology Walking Talk |
| Organised by Milton Keynes Council, Archaeological Officer |
| Dobbies Garden World, Belvedere Lane, Watling St, Fenny Stratford MK17 9JH |
| Saturday 12th 3.30 - 4.00pm |
Buses no. 7/150 |
Please pre-book 01908 254259
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Caldecotte Lake South
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Organised by Milton Keynes Council's Archaeology, join this 1 hour 30mins guided walk back through the history of the Ouzel Valley from the Medieval to the Mesozoic.
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Meet in carpark at Dobbies Garden World.
Dobbies Garden World is located on V4 Watling Street just south of Fenny Stratford towards the A5 roundabout in SE Milton Keynes.
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Milton Keynes South
Westbury Farm Art Studios Open Weekend |
| Organised by Westbury Farm Studios |
| Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, MK5 6AA |
| Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th 11.00am -4.00pm |
Buses no. 20/21 (Saturday only) |
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16th century moated Elizabethan timbered farm house containing artists studios. See open studios and an exhibition of contemporary art.
www.westburystudios.co.uk
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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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Milton Keynes South
Inter-Action MK: Exhibition and Open Day |
| Organised by Inter - Action MK |
| The Old Rectory, Peartree Bridge, Waterside, Milton Keynes. MK6 3EJ |
| Thursday 10th 3.00pm-8.00pm |
Buses no. 4/4A/6
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Recollections of Inter-Action MK. Come down memory lane with us to meet old friends and and see a display of memorabilia celebrating the history of Milton Keynes' foremost community arts organisation. |
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Follow the signs for Peartree Bridge off the V8 (Marlborough Street). Inter-Action MK is just opposite the large dinosaur.
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Milton Keynes South
MK Arts for Health: Hospital Arts Trail |
| Organised by MK Hospital / Arts for Health |
| Milton Keynes Hospital, Standing Way, Eaglestone, MK6 5LD |
| Guided Art Tour Thursday 10th 4pm. Friday 11th 1.00pm Saturday 12th 11am |
Buses no. 4/4A/5/7/7A |
Booking advisable on 01908 243284 |
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Tour of the hospital art collection taking in major works including archaeological pieces on loan from Buckinghamshire County Museum. Guided art tours Thurs 4pm, Fri 1pm and Sat 11am.
Thursday only - 4pm
Art Trail including MK Hospital’s 25th Anniversary heritage display. Followed by live music in the courtyard at 5pm and the launch of the staff art exhibition.
Website: www.mkartsforhealth.org.uk |
MK Hospital is on the main A421 / H8 Standing Way at Eaglestone. Turn right for Main Entrance to Hospital. Meet tour guide in Main Reception at specified time. There is a charge for visitor parking.
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| Simpson History Exhibition |
| Organised by Simpson History Group |
| St. Thomas's Church, Simpson, MK6 3AD |
| Saturday 12th 2.00pm-5.00pm |
Buses no. 5/18 |
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St Thomas's Church
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Church hosting old photographs & postcards display & refreshments in church. |
St Thomas's Church is near the junction of Simpson Drive (off H9 Groveway) and Walton Rd. Car parking is available in nearby Linear Park car parks.
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Milton Keynes South
Simpson History Walk |
| Organised by Simpson History Group. |
| War memorial outside St Thomas's Church, Simpson MK6 3AD |
| Saturday 12th 2.00pm-5.00pm |
Buses no. 5/18 |
Please pre-book your place on walk - 01908 670570
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St Thomas's Church
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A guided walk around the village of Simpson with a commentary on the changing landscape, buildings, the canal and village life and personalities.
Unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs, dogs, small children.
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Walk starts at 2.00pm
St Thomas's Church is near the junction of Simpson Drive (off H9 Groveway) and Walton Rd. Car parking is available in nearby Linear Park car parks.
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Milton Keynes South
Women's Walking Network |
| Organised by Parks Trust |
| Ouzel Valley Park (Simpson) |
| Thursday 10th 10am-12noon |
Buses no. 5/10 |
Free admission with booklet or voucher, otherwise £1 per person. |
Click here for the Voucher |
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A 2-hour guided walk to discover this area.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
Book in advance
Website: www.theparkstrust.com
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Meet at 9.45am at car park off Simpson Drive, Simpson, H9 Groveway
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South Midlands & Aylesbury Vale
Buckingham Old Gaol - Open Morning |
| Organised by Buckingham Old Gaol Museum |
| Old Gaol Museum, Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX |
| Saturday 13th 10.00am-1.00pm |
Bus no. X5 + |
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The landmark building of Buckingham – discover the fascinating story of the building and Buckingham’s history, see the prisoners exercise yard and the old cells and visit the Flora Thompson Exhibition (author of “Lark Rise to Candleford”, now a popular BBC TV series)
Website http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ogb/
As a member of MK Heritage Association, Old Gaol Museum has strong links with Milton Keynes.
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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 & Aylesbury Vale
Buckingham Canal Society Walk |
| Organised by Buckingham Canal Society |
| Thornborough on A421 MK to Buckingham |
| Sunday 13th start 2.30pm-5.00pm |
Bus no. X5 + |
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Wharf House
Buckingham
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Begin with a Talk at Old Gaol on canal’s influence on Buckingham, guided walk, seeking the canal route and landmarks, to Moreton Mill House. Wear stout footwear. Approx. 4 miles.
Teas available at Mill House.
Contact Athina Beckett: 01908 661217 or Old Gaol: 01280 823020. NB: Old Gaol Museum closed on Sundays
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Meet outside west entrance to museum.
Parking in Cornwalls Meadow: from east (A422) take Town Centre, turn left at Grand Junction pub, from south (A413) and west (A422) take Town Centre to Market Square, pass Old Gaol Museum on the left, turn right into car park opposite the bus stand. From car park return to Market Square.
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South Midlands & Aylesbury Vale
Buckingham Railway Centre |
| Organised by Buckinghamshire Railway Centre |
| Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY |
| Friday 11th 10.30am-4.30pm |
Guided tours 11.00am and 2.00pm. |
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Come and explore our 25 acre site and working museum with historic locomotives & carriages. View the John Betjeman Metroland DVD in the vintage cinema coach. Treasure Hunt and colouring available.
Steam train not running 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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National Trust - Supporting Heritage Open Days.
Venues across Aylesbury Vale
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South Midlands & Aylesbury Vale
Stowe Landscape Gardens |
| Organised by The National Trust |
| Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham MK18 5DQ. Parking on site. |
| Saturday 12th 10.30am-5.00pm |
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One of the most famous landscape gardens in the world; Stowe is adorned with over 40 temples & monuments set amongst an awe inspiring backdrop of lakes, vistas and valleys. Especially for Saturday, 3 Temples will be open. The Grotto, curently undergoing a £300k restoration project will also be open for special tours.
Free this day, normally £6.50/adult.
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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 & Aylesbury Vale
Boarstall Tower |
| Organised by Boarstall Tower, National Trust |
| Boarstall, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 9UX |
| Saturday 12th 11.00am-5.00pm |
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A rare chance to get up close to Buckinghamshire's oldest military building. This 14th century gatehouse still bears the scars from the Civil War.
Last day of opening until next year.
Free this day, normally £2.60/adult
Booking advisable but not essential
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Midway between Bicester and Thame, 2 miles west of Brill
Ordnance survey reference
164/165:SP624141
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South Midlands & Aylesbury Vale
Claydon House |
| Organised by Claydon House, National Trust |
| Middle Claydon, Nr Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 2EY |
| Saturday 12th 1.00pm - 5.00pm |
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Experience the extravagent roccoco decoration of Claydon House - free this day, normally £6.00/adult.
Set amongst tranquil countryside this ancestral family home has some of the most unique and impressive interiors in the country.
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Located in Middle Claydon, 13 miles north west of Aylesbury, 4 miles south west of Winslow; signposted from A413 and A41. Parking onsite. See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for further information
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South Midlands & Aylesbury Vale
Bucks Historic Church Bike Ride |
| Organised by Bucks Historic Churches Trust |
| Choose your own starting point and route |
| Saturday 12th only 10am-6pm |
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Historic Churches cycle ride (not all churches guaranteed open) Cycle or walk around Milton Keynes to raise money for the Church/Chapel of your choice and for Bucks Historic Churches Trust.
Book in advance and choose your own starting place on
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Choose your own route from the website. Sponsor forms can be obtained from barry_messham@yahoo.co.uk
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South Midlands
Delapre Abbey - Northamptonshire
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| Northampton Borough Council |
| Delapre Park, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AJ |
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Grade II* listed Jacobean building constructed in 1145 as a Cluniac nunnery, converted after the Dissolution into a comfortable family house in a parkland setting. Financial assistance by English Partnerships.
The house is not normally open to the public.
Not suitable for disabled access.
Tel: 01604 837689
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1 mile south of Northampton town centre. 3 miles north of J15 on M1, off London Road (A508)
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