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Good Afternoon Bucks
There's still plenty of summer left, and Bucks is making a convincing case for getting out and enjoying it. From grand houses and open-air cinema to village museums and woodland walks, this week's events have something for almost every kind of day out. The only difficult bit is deciding what to do first.
Lots going on around the county this week, including:
- ๐ฌ Outdoor Cinema: GREASE Sing-Along โ Saturday @ National Trust Ascott
- ๐ฐ White Cube At Claydon โ Sunday + 4 more dates this week @ Claydon House
- ๐ป Teddy Bears Picnic โ Tuesday @ Amersham Museum
- ๐ฅพ Chilterns 7 Peak Challenge โ Saturday @ Monks Risborough
- ๐ณ Hodgemoor Woods Archaeology & Nature Walk โ Sunday @ Forestry England car park, Seer Green
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.
MARLOW
Marlow Museum is Popping Up on the High Street this Summer
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Discover Marlowโs hidden stories at the Museumโs summer pop-up, with treasure hunts, family fun, jazz, trails, crafts and plenty of local legends to uncover.
Check out our guide here โ
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๐ก Family Fun
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TUE
18
AUG
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Zumba Kids Camp
๐ Little Missenden Village Hall
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Tuesday 9am-3pm - ยฃ55
Zumba Kids is a fun, high-energy dance fitness program designed specifically for children.
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TUE
18
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Chatty Cafe At Bisham Abbey
๐ Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
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Tuesday
A friendly and relaxed senior social group for those living with dementia, their friends, family and caregivers in the local community.
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TUE
18
AUG
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Vache Baroque Summer Haf
๐ The VacheVache LaneChalfont St. GilesHP8 4SDGet directions
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Monday to Friday
Our Childrenโs Summer Camp offers a rich and varied programme of enrichment activities designed to provide young people with a broad, high-quality, creative experience across the week.
Find out more โ
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TUE
18
AUG
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Fun Fest Marlow โ Bourne End Summer Holidays
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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.
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TUE
18
AUG
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Clay Foxy Feast
๐ The Roald Dahl Museum
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Tuesday to Friday 11am-3pm - ยฃ5
Play with clay and make a feast inspired by Fantastic Mr Fox.
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THU
20
AUG
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In The Night Garden Live
๐ Wycombe Swan
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Thursday
In the Night Garden Live is coming to Wycombe Swan in 2026!
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggleโs Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
Youโll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music.
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THU
20
AUG
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Pink Mermaid Family Painting Workshop
๐ The Walled Garden
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Thursday 9:30am-11:30am - ยฃ20
Dive into a magical underwater adventure with our Pink Mermaid Family Painting Workshop! Together, youโll create a beautiful painting of a pink-tailed mermaid relaxing in the warm sunshine, basking in the shallow waters of a sparkling tropical lagoon.
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THU
20
AUG
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Peek Behind The Pages
๐ The Roald Dahl Museum
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Thursday 10:30am-2:30pm - ยฃ5
Curious about whatโs hidden behind the scenes at the Museum? Then join us for a fascinating mini archive adventure! Guided by the Head of Collections, families with children aged 8 and up will get a rare, up-close look at real archive treasures.
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THU
20
AUG
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Princes Risborough Play Day
๐ Wades Park, Stratton Road
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Thursday 9:30am-11:30am
The Milton Keynes Play Associationโs Messy & Imaginative Play Van will be visiting Princes Risborough this Summer! Head to Wades Park for a fun-filled event on Thursday, 20th August 2026 from 09:30 AM โ 11:30 AM.
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THU
20
AUG
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Curly Tails Summer Haf
๐ Curly Tails, The Thatched House19 Drayton RoadNewton LongvilleMK17 0BHGet directions
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Thursday & Friday
Our activities are centered around enrichment and learning through animal interaction and engagement.
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THU
20
AUG
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Jazz Talk
๐ Marlow Museum Pop Up, All Saints Church Hall, Marlow
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Thursday 7:30pm-8:30pm - ยฃ5
Join Della Fitzgerald (Marlow Museum) and Simon Lenton (Marlow Jazz Club) as they explore the life and influence of Marlow's Mr Jazz Michael Eagleton.
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FRI
21
AUG
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White Cube At Claydon
๐ Claydon House
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Monday +3 more dates this week - ยฃ12
This summer, White Cube and the National Trust unveil White Cube at Claydon, a major contemporary art exhibition set within the extraordinary rococo interiors and gardens of Claydon House, Buckingham.
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FRI
21
AUG
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Sunflower Unicorn Famil Painting Workshop
๐ The Walled Garden
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Friday 2pm-4pm - ยฃ20
Get ready for a magical, golden, and creativity-filled experience with our Sunflower Unicorn Family Painting Workshop! Together, youโll create a beautiful painting of an enchanting unicorn crowned with radiant sunflowers, brought to life with shimmering metallic golds, warm bronzes, and rich summer-inspired tones.
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FRI
21
AUG
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High Street Dioramas
๐ Marlow Museum Pop-Up
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Friday 10am-2pm
Build a 3D high street scene from the past, present or future including local landmarks, characters and features of Marlow life through the ages.
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SAT
22
AUG
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Victorian Weekend
๐ Chiltern Open Air Museum
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Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm - ยฃ17
Travel back to the 19th century at Victorian Weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum, a Victorian living history event in Buckinghamshire and a perfect family day out near London.
Find out more โ
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๐จ Art
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FRI
21
AUG
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Aurora Wolf Family Painting Workshop
๐ National Trust Hughenden
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Friday 10:30am-12:30pm - ยฃ20
Join Toni from Easely Does It for a magical, family-friendly acrylic painting session inspired by the beauty of the night sky and the wonder of the natural world.
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SUN
23
AUG
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Derek Ogbourne
๐ We Make Wycombe, The Hub
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Sunday 7pm-8:15pm
An illustrated retrospective talk on the work of Artist Derek Ogbourne.
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SUN
23
AUG
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Roots And Rituals
๐ Bucks Museum Marquee
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Sunday 10am-4pm
A warm, multicultural celebration of nature, folklore and traditions from around the world.
Find out more โ
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LIFESTYLE
The Best Places for Kids to Eat Cheaply (or Free!) This Summer Holidays in Bucks
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Discover the best kids eat free and cheap summer holiday dining offers in Buckinghamshire, from 88p meals to free breakfasts at top local restaurants.
Check out our guide here โ
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๐ป Outdoor Events
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23
AUG
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Hodgemoor Woods Archaeology & Nature Walk
๐ Forestry England car park, Bottrells Lane, Seer Green, Bucks, HP7 0JX
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Sunday & Sunday 10am-1pm - ยฃ5
5 km / 3 hr circular walk through Hodgemoor Woods, one of the largest areas of remaining ancient woodland within the Chilterns National Landscape, as part of the Council for British Archaeology's annual Festival of Archaeology.
Find out more โ
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โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Health & Wellness
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TUE
18
AUG
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Dance Fitness At The Rye
๐ Wycombe Rye, Bassetbury Lane, High Wycombe, HP11 1QX
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Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm - ยฃ7
Join us this summer for joyful, low-impact dance fitness sessions in the fresh air at The Rye, High Wycombe!
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FRI
21
AUG
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Tea Tales & Timeless Art
๐ Holy Cow Tea
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Friday 2pm-5pm - ยฃ10
Tea Rituals & Lippan Art brings people together through the shared traditions of tea, storytelling and folk art.
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SUN
23
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A Celebration Of Making At Black Swans Studio - Roots, Rhythms And Rituals Open Weekend
๐ Black Swans Studio, Culverton Farm
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Sunday 1pm-4pm
Inspired by the seasonal rhythms of the landscape and the heritage of British textiles, the project explores how making connects us to place, community and wellbeing. Through weaving, stitching, lacemaking, spinning and natural dyeing, visitors are invited to slow down, discover traditional skills and contribute to collaborative artworks that grow throughout the event.
Find out more โ
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FAMILY FUN
Things To Do This Summer Holidays in Bucks
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Discover the best things to do during the summer holidays in Buckinghamshire. From family-friendly events and outdoor adventures to town day trips and local attractions, find plenty of inspiration for memorable summer days out.
Check out our guide here โ
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๐๏ธ History & Heritage
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TUE
18
AUG
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Legends Of Marlow
๐ Marlow Museum Pop-Up
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Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm
Drop in and create characters from Marlowโs past or present who you think should be recognised as a Legend of Marlow.
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THU
20
AUG
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Rooftop Tour
๐ Stowe House, Buckingham
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Thursday & Thursday 6pm-8pm - ยฃ15
Take this unique opportunity to go on one of our popular rooftop tours!
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FRI
21
AUG
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Learn The Art Of Blacksmithing At Milton Keynes Museum
๐ MK Museum
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Friday to Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm - ยฃ15
Milton Keynes Museum will host the British Artist Blacksmiths Associationโs (BABA) Annual Conference for 2026 this August, bringing together some of the UKโs most talented artisan blacksmiths for a weekend of live demonstrations, creativity and hands-on experiences.
Find out more โ
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๐ฌ Films
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TUE
18
AUG
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Bison Hill, Film Screening By Derek Ogbourne, 2022 Plus Q + A
๐ The Hub, We Make Wycombe
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Tuesday 7am-8:30am
Multi-award winning Bison Hill, where no bison roams anymore, now replaced by the primal embodiment of the protagonist, immerses the viewer in a series of enigmatic acts as a man carries a cart to the top of a hill, while the setting sun slips in blazing glory beyond the films end.
Find out more โ
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22
AUG
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Outdoor Cinema: GREASE SING-ALONG
๐ National Trust Ascott
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Saturday 8:15pm-10:30pm - ยฃ19
Pink ladies and T- Birds assemble! Slip into your leather jacket and your pink poodle skirts for an electrifyinโ night as you watch and sing along with Grease on an open-air screen under the stars at Ascott Estate.
Find out more โ
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๐ฟ Nature
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22
AUG
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Butterfly Walk
๐ College Lake Nature Reserve, near Tring
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Saturday
Explore the reserve with our knowledgeable guide who will lead you to our butterfly hotspots.
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๐คก Comedy Shows
๐ต Live Music
๐๏ธ Just Around the Corner
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