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Good Afternoon Bucks!

Half-term is here, the children are operating at full volume. Luckily, Bucks has absolutely delivered this week with everything from magical workshops and giant singalongs to painting sessions that may or may not end with glitter in the car for the next six months.

Whether you fancy theatre trips, crafty afternoons, outdoor adventures or simply somewhere new to burn off some energy, there’s loads happening around the county this week, including:

  • πŸ§ͺ Merlin's Potion Jars at Discover Bucks Museum β€” Wednesday
  • 🎭 The Rocky Horror Show at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre β€” All week
  • 🐝 Busy Bee Trail at National Trust Ascott β€” All week
  • πŸ” Street Food Evening May at The Walled Garden, High Wycombe β€” Friday
  • 🚴 2026 Chiltern Cycle Tour at Buckmoorend Farm β€” Saturday

If you're looking for even more events than we can squeeze into this newsletter, you can always explore our full range of upcoming activities by clicking here.

🎑 Family Fun
TUE
26
MAY
Fun Fest Marlow – Bourne End May Half Term

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πŸ“… Monday to Friday 8am-6pm

Fun Fest Marlow is a holiday club which provides high quality, summer camp style childcare for children from 3 years old, offering them a choice from a menu of exciting activities every morning and afternoon.

TUE
26
MAY
Barn Owl Family Painting Workshop @ The Walled Garden

πŸ“ The Walled Garden

πŸ“… Tuesday 9:30am-11:30am - Β£20

Get ready for a calm, creative, and nature-inspired experience with our Barn Owl family painting workshop! Together, you’ll create a beautiful, expressive painting of this elegant bird β€” soft, striking, and full of quiet character.

TUE
26
MAY
Enchanted Creature Lanterns Workshop @ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am - Β£20

Join us for a magical, hands-on craft workshop where you’ll design and create your very own glowing Enchanted Creature Lantern in the beautiful surroundings of Hughenden Estate.

TUE
26
MAY
Mini Makers Sunflower Collage Workshop @ The Walled Garden

πŸ“ Te Walled Garden, West Wycombe

πŸ“… Tuesday 9:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

Looking for a joyful, hands-on way to spark your little one’s creativity? Join Toni and the Easely Does It team for a playful, sensory-packed sunflower collage session in the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden.

TUE
26
MAY
May Half Term At Go Ape Wendover

πŸ“ Go Ape Wendover

πŸ“… All week 10am-3:30pm

Looking for things to do this May half term in Buckinghamshire? Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape Wendover Woods, set among the rolling woodland just outside Aylesbury, for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

TUE
26
MAY
Enjoy The Wonders Of Nature At Milton Keynes Museum For Half Term

πŸ“ MK Museum

πŸ“… Monday to Friday 10:30am-4:30pm - Β£12

There will be a nature theme for half term (May 25-29) at Milton Keynes Museum with a week of Curious Creatures & Garden Treasures to investigate.

TUE
26
MAY
Royals At Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts

πŸ“ Stowe House

πŸ“… Monday to Thursday 10:30am-4:30pm

This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms.

WED
27
MAY
Dragon Marionettes @ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“… Wednesday 10am-2:30pm - Β£5

Please note: this activity involves using cotton wool and coloured water.

WED
27
MAY
Half-day Poetry Writing Masterclass

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Wednesday 10am-12pm - Β£16

In this workshop, we will be going through a variety of writing exercises to get your creative juices flowing.

WED
27
MAY
Merlin's Potion Jars @ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“… Wednesday 10am-2:30pm - Β£5

Make a magical potion jar to take home. Please note: this activity involves using cotton wool and coloured water. Old clothes are recommended.

WED
27
MAY
Half-term Workshop: Junk Modelling

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Wednesday 10am-1pm - Β£18

Create your own magic world of wonder using all sorts of bits, bobs and, well.

WED
27
MAY
Hello Up There Triptych Painting Workshop @ The Walled Garden

πŸ“ The Walled Garden, West Wycombe

πŸ“… Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm - Β£23

Get ready for something bright, joyful, and full of personality with our Hello Up There family painting workshop! Together, you’ll create a vibrant rainbow-coloured giraffe on a striking long canvas β€” a fun and feel-good artwork that’s so tall it stretches across 3 canvases! Guaranteed to make you smile.

WED
27
MAY
Mini Mermaid Making Workshop @ The Walled Garden

πŸ“ The Walled Garden

πŸ“… Wednesday 2pm-4pm - Β£20

Join us for a fun, creative Mermaid Family Craft Workshop, where children and adults will create their very own magical mermaid β€” full of sparkle, colour, and seaside charm.

WED
27
MAY
Our Stage Free Taster Session

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm

Our Stage is Creative Learning’s new inclusive drama project for 12 to 18 year olds.

THU
28
MAY
Nature Sprites @ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“… Thursday 10am-2:30pm - Β£5

This is one of our mythical magical craft events organised for the May half term.

THU
28
MAY
Half-term Pottery Workshop: Birds Of Prey

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Thursday 1:30pm-4pm - Β£16

Join tutor V Hayward to create your very own pottery creature! Learn how to sculpt life into your creations using a range of handbuilding techniques that will set you up to make just about anything! We will use air-hardening clay so you can take your creations with you at the end and paint them at home.

THU
28
MAY
Half-term Pottery Workshop: Frogs And Toads

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Thursday 10:30am-1pm - Β£16

Join tutor V Hayward to create your very own pottery creature! Learn how to sculpt life into your creations using a range of handbuilding techniques that will set you up to make just about anything! We will use air-hardening clay so you can take your creations with you at the end and paint them at home.

THU
28
MAY
Beach Bag Decorating Workshop @ The Walled Garden

πŸ“ The Walled Garden, West Wycombe

πŸ“… Thursday 2pm-4pm - Β£20

Get ready for a fun, hands-on creative session with our Decorate a Beach Bag family crafternoon! Together, you’ll design and personalise your very own canvas tote β€” perfect for sunny days, seaside trips, and summer adventures.

THU
28
MAY
Buzz Off Family Painting Workshop @ The Walled Garden

πŸ“ The Walled Garden, West Wycombe

πŸ“… Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

Get ready for a calm, creative, and cow-inspired experience with our Buzz Off family painting workshop! Together, you’ll create a charming, expressive painting of this cute cow β€” furry, funny, and full of quiet character.

THU
28
MAY
Flower Bowl Making @ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£25

Join Toni from Easely Does It for a relaxed, family-friendly clay workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful decorative flower bowl.

THU
28
MAY
Children’s Half-term Workshops

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre, Queens Park, Aylesbury HP21 7RT

πŸ“… Thursday & Friday

Once again Queens Park Arts Centre is offering some half-term workshops for children.

THU
28
MAY
Recycled Rhythm On The Cobbles

πŸ“ Market Square

πŸ“… Thursday

Dive into a world of musical mayhem as The Junk Orchestra turns recycled β€œjunk” into brilliant beats and big smiles.

THU
28
MAY
Drop-in Arts And Crafts Session

πŸ“ Friars Square Shopping Centre

πŸ“… Thursday 2pm-4pm

Come and join NPHT at Friars Square Shopping Centre for some Paralympic themed arts and crafts, and the chance to get up close to items from our collection.

FRI
29
MAY
Spy Craft! With Mark Creasy @ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“… Friday & Friday 10:30am-11:30am - Β£3

Become a spy with local author Mark Creasy, who’ll be leading super-secret code-breaking and cipher activities this half term.

FRI
29
MAY
Half-term Woodwork Workshop: Wikid Sticks

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Friday 10am-1pm - Β£25

Make a Wikid Stick! Learn how to shape wood using a spokeshave, make holes with a drill and brace-and-bit and carve patterns into the surface, then finish off your creation with some string or cord binding and recycled additions! You'll use hammers, nails, glue, foil and of course proper woodwork tools along the way.

FRI
29
MAY
Drama Llama Painting Workshop @ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Friday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

In this lively, step-by-step workshop, children and adults will paint Drama Llama β€” a bold, expressive llama full of attitude and flair. Expect exaggerated features, playful poses, and plenty of freedom to add personality, patterns, and colour. The session is joyful, silly, and perfect for painters of all abilities.

FRI
29
MAY
Neon Coo Family Painting Workshop @ The Walled Garden

πŸ“ The Walled Garden

πŸ“… Friday 9:30am-11:30am - Β£20

Get ready for something bold, bright, and a little bit rebellious with our Neon Coo family painting workshop! Together, you’ll create a vibrant, feel-good painting of a funky, punk-inspired cow bursting with colour, attitude, and personality.

FRI
29
MAY
Street Food Evening May

πŸ“ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe

πŸ“… Friday 5pm-9pm

Free entry – Dog friendly – Indoor & outdoor seating – Parking on-site.

SAT
30
MAY
Rainbow Zebra Painting Workshop@ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

In this fun, step-by-step workshop, children and adults will paint Rainbow Zebra β€” a vibrant twist on a classic animal, featuring bold rainbow stripes, playful patterns, and plenty of personality. Think bright colours, creative freedom, and a zebra like you’ve never seen before!

SUN
31
MAY
Tropical Frog Family Painting Workshop @ Nationla Trust Hughenden

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

Join Toni from Easely Does It for a relaxed, family-friendly acrylic painting session inspired by lush rainforests and vibrant tropical life.

 
Fun May Half Term Ideas in Buckinghamshire

May half term in Buckinghamshire is packed with family-friendly ideas, from days out and local events to exploring charming towns across the county.

🎭 Theatre Shows
TUE
26
MAY
The Rocky Horror Show

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… All week 8pm-10pm - Β£19

Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock β€˜n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to Aylesbury as part of a new world tour.

TUE
26
MAY
The Choir Of Man

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

πŸ“… Tuesday to Friday

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour.

WED
27
MAY
Murder In Service – A Murder Mystery Evening

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre, Queens Park, Aylesbury HP21 7RT

πŸ“… Wednesday to Sunday

In 1908, Lord and Lady Cromford are well respected in polite society.

WED
27
MAY
Set Building Workshop

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Wednesday

Set Building Workshop For ages 14-21.

THU
28
MAY
The Magic Of The Beatles

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Thursday

Come together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year. The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too.

FRI
29
MAY
Beyond Distractions - A Magic Show

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Friday 8pm-9:30pm - Β£10

Step into a world where every glance, every thought, every slip of focus reveals something deeper and discover the magic hidden in the moments when your attention drifts.

FRI
29
MAY
Scenery Painting Workshop

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Friday

Scenery Painting Workshop For ages 14-21.

SAT
30
MAY
Otway & Barrett

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Saturday 8pm-10:30pm - Β£20

Hilarious, totally outrageous antics and superb musicianship are just a few of the huge number of accolades the duo have received over their long careers. Literally anything can happen during their shows and it's guaranteed you'll never see anything like it again - totally unmissable!

SAT
30
MAY
Theatre Tour

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

πŸ“… Saturday

Visit the areas usually only seen by your favourite stars of stage and screen, hear more about daily life at Milton Keynes Theatre and anecdotes about the theatre’s history.

SUN
31
MAY
Another ....100 Years Of Big Bands

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Sunday

The LP Swing Orchestra is delighted to be performing its "Another.

 
🎨 Art
TUE
26
MAY
Sip β€˜N’ Paint

πŸ“ The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

πŸ“… Tuesday 6pm-8pm

Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, catching up with friends and creating a masterpiece.

TUE
26
MAY
Art In Nature

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… All week 10am-5pm

Land and nature-based artists from across the world will once again be encouraging everyone, young and old, to release their inner artist and get creative with foraged natural materials from around the grounds.

WED
27
MAY
Create! Clay Penn Tiles

πŸ“ Amersham Museum

πŸ“… Wednesday 11:30am-3pm - Β£3

Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into clay! Squish, shape, and decorate with two types of clay to create your very own Penn Tile inspired by beautiful historic designs.

THU
28
MAY
One-day Workshop: Tanjore Art Painting

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Thursday 10am-4pm - Β£60

Learn how to make Tanjore painting, a 450 years old traditional Indian art form from the southern part of India.

THU
28
MAY
Two-day Workshop: Botanical Eco-printing On Paper

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Thursday & Friday 10am-1:30pm - Β£55

A fun, eco-friendly printing workshop using the natural dyes held in everyday plants to make prints on paper.

FRI
29
MAY
Marlow Art & Crafts Society Exhibition

πŸ“ Liston Hall, Marlow

πŸ“… Friday to Sunday 10am-4pm

Come and see wide range of original art and crafts produced by our members and guest exhibitors.

FRI
29
MAY
4-Week Course: Watercolour Landscapes

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Friday 1pm-3:30pm - Β£60

During this course, participants will explore painting Urban or Rural scenes in Watercolour and pen wash using wet-in-wet technique. Paul will also share steps on adding figures into paintings and tips on refining compositions. Students will be encouraged to find their own style through the weeks.

 
Marlow Town Regatta & Festival

Experience the Marlow Town Regatta & Festival, a vibrant riverside weekend of rowing, live music, great food, and family-friendly entertainment. From classic regatta racing on Saturday to a free, fun-filled festival on Sunday, it’s the perfect summer day out in Marlow.

πŸ—» Outdoor Events
WED
27
MAY
The Tree Listening Project

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… Wednesday to Friday 10am-5pm

The Tree Listening Project is a groundbreaking environmental educational installation, which reveals the inner workings of a tree.

FRI
29
MAY
Water Garden Walk At The Dairy

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… Friday From 11am - Β£15

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden and its contemporary sculpture, followed by a traditional Cream Tea at the Stables CafΓ©.

SAT
30
MAY
2026 Chiltern Cycle Tour

πŸ“ Buckmoorend Farm

πŸ“… Saturday 10am-6pm - Β£100

2026 Chiltern Cycle Tour (30th May 2026) – in celebration of @buckmoorendfarm's 10th Birthday πŸŽ‚.

SAT
30
MAY
Haddenham Classics - Monthly Meet And Classic Vehicle Show

πŸ“ Bradmoor Farm, Stanbridge Rd, Haddenham, Nr Aylesbury, HP17 8JX

πŸ“… Saturday 9am-12pm

Monthly car show and meet of the Haddenham Classics car club from 09.

 
🌿 Nature
TUE
26
MAY
Busy Bee Trail

πŸ“ National Trust Ascott

πŸ“… All week 11:30am-5pm - Β£2

Join us this May half term as we go on a buzzing adventure around our beautiful gardens here at Ascott Estate.

SAT
30
MAY
David Goulson Talks Bees

πŸ“ National Trust Ascott

πŸ“… Saturday 2pm-3:30pm - Β£20

Join us for an event with bee and insect expert Dave Goulson, as he shares some fascinating insights from his new book THE BEE SPOTTER’S GUIDE.

 
🀑 Comedy Shows
TUE
26
MAY
Nick Mohammed Is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Tuesday

A Berk’s Nest production in association with United Agents Nick Mohammed is Mr.

 
πŸŽ—οΈ Support A Charity
SAT
30
MAY
Future Voices (Aytc)

πŸ“ Council Chamber, Town Hall, Aylesbury

πŸ“… Saturday

Organised and hosted by Aylesbury Youth Town Council, the Future Voices hub is a safe space for young people (aged 13-18) to meet and voice any opinions or concerns to Aylesbury Youth Town Councillors and each other β€” so that relevant action can be taken to help!

 
🍎 Markets
🎡 Live Music

Jive Talkin' - Wednesday at Wycombe Swan

Stony Music Makers - Wednesday 9:30am-10:15am at Stony Stratford Library

The Collaboration Choir - Wednesday 7:30pm-9pm at Oakgrove Primary School, Milton Keynes

Fairford Leys Community Choir - Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm at Fairford Leys Church, Faiford Leys, HP19 7HT

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music - Thursday from 12:45pm at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury

Centre Stage Open Mic At The Brewery Tap House - Thursday from 6:30pm at Brewery Tap House, 17 Twizel Close Milton Keynes

Wendover Choral Society - Thursday 7:45pm-9:45pm at St Mary's Church, Wendover

Dj Paul - Friday 7:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Sunjay - Friday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Live Music At Cuba - Friday & Saturday from 6pm at RevoluciΓ³n de Cuba Milton Keynes

The Shrubs - Saturday 7:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1 - Saturday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

G2 Genesis: Saturday 30 May 2026 - Saturday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Set Two: Gala Concert In Aid Of Willen Hospice - Saturday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Back To Bacharach - Sunday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Vaults Acoustic Music Workshop - Sunday from 12:30pm at The Vaults Bar, High Street, Stony Stratford

 
πŸ€” Quizes
⚽️ Sports & Exercise

Laser Tag At Wendover Woods - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm at Wendover Woods

Olney Walk and Talk - Saturday from 10:30am at The Olney Centre

Marlow Inclusive Cycling - Saturday 12:30pm-2:30pm at Little Marlow Athletics Track, Wycombe District Athletics Complex, Marlow Rd, Little Marlow, Marlow SL7 3RS

Aylesbury Inclusive Cycling - Sunday 11am-1pm at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Rd, Aylesbury HP21 9PP

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Running

Park Run - at various locations across the county. Click to find your closest run

🏸 Badminton

Aylesbury and District Rainbow Badminton Club - Wednesday 8pm-9:45pm at John Colet School

Aylesbury Pheonix Badminton Club - Thursday 7:30pm-10pm at Aylesbury High School

⚽️ Football

Walking Football With The Wycombe Wanderers Foundation - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB

MK Walkers Football - Thursday 6:30pm-8pm at The Pavilion, Woughton on the Green, MK6 3EA

πŸ’ƒ Dance

All-level, Adult-Only Street Dance Classes - Thursday 6pm-7pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

All-level, Adult-Only Burlesque Dance Classes - Friday 7pm-8pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

🏊 Swimming

Intermediate Women Only Casual Swim Sessions - Tuesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

Beginner Women Only Swimming Aylesbury - Wednesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

 
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