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Good Afternoon Bucks!

The school holidays have officially arrived, which means snack requests are now every seven minutes, the words "I'm bored" have made their seasonal comeback, and parents everywhere are suddenly expected to become cruise directors. Luckily, Bucks has stepped up with plenty to keep everyone entertained. Whether you're planning family adventures, escaping for a grown-up evening out or simply looking for an excuse not to tidy the house, we've got you covered.

Here are just a few highlights from what's happening this week:

  • 🎭 Six The Musical β€” Wednesday to Sunday β€” Wycombe Swan
  • πŸ§€ Cheese & Wine Pairing β€” Wednesday β€” The Wine Place, Amersham
  • 🎨 Pink Flamingo Family Painting Workshop β€” Saturday β€” National Trust Hughenden
  • πŸš— Haddenham Classics - Monthly Meet And Classic Vehicle Show β€” Saturday β€” Bradmoor Farm, Haddenham
  • 🐰 The Tales Of Peter Rabbit β€” Sunday β€” Ascott House & Gardens

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
Things To Do This Summer Holidays in Bucks

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.

🎑 Family Fun
TUE
21
JUL
Zumba Kids Camp

πŸ“ Little Missenden Village Hall

πŸ“… Tuesday 9am-3pm - Β£55

Zumba Kids is a fun, high-energy dance fitness program designed specifically for children.

TUE
21
JUL
Chatty Cafe At Bisham Abbey

πŸ“ Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre

πŸ“… Tuesday

A friendly and relaxed senior social group for those living with dementia, their friends, family and caregivers in the local community.

WED
22
JUL
Toni Ashwood

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

Join Toni from Easely Does It for a fun-filled, family-friendly acrylic painting session packed with creativity, colour, and canine cuteness.

FRI
24
JUL
Mike Sanchez Band

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Friday

British singer and pianist Mike Sanchez is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers in the world of rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll.

FRI
24
JUL
Sprinkles Family Painting Workshop

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Friday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

A Creative Workshop Full of Sweet Treats, Colour & Magical Fun.

SAT
25
JUL
Summer Trail

πŸ“ PrincesRisborough

πŸ“… Saturday & Sunday

In 2026, the Summer Trail runs from Saturday 25th July to Saturday 15th August.

SAT
25
JUL
Pink Flamingo Family Painting Workshop

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

Join Toni from Easely Does It for a bright, cheerful, family-friendly acrylic painting session bursting with colour, creativity, and tropical charm.

SAT
25
JUL
Free Craft Workshops: Migration Stories

πŸ“ Chesham Town Hall

πŸ“… Saturday 9:30am-11:30am

Chesham Museum warmly invites children and families from our Chesham Mosque community to three free workshops inspired.

SUN
26
JUL
The Tales Of Peter Rabbit

πŸ“ Ascott House and Gardens - National Trust

πŸ“… Sunday 2:30pm-4:15pm - Β£12

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic – a treat for all the family!

SUN
26
JUL
Family Fun Day

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Sunday

Join us at The Stables for a fun-filled day of creativity for children and their grown-ups!

 
πŸ₯˜ Food & Drink
TUE
21
JUL
Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles - Pub Quiz

πŸ“ Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles

πŸ“… Tuesday From 7:30pm

Gather your team and head to Chalfont St Giles every Tuesday night for a lively quiz filled with laughs and friendly competition! Test your wits and see if you’re the sharpest in townβ€”prizes and bragging rights await!

WED
22
JUL
Waterside Singers

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£6

Come and join Waterside Singers - a new weekly singing group - all are welcome!

WED
22
JUL
Cheese & Wine Pairing

πŸ“ The Wine Place, 1 Market Square Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0DF

πŸ“… Wednesday 7pm-9pm - Β£30

If you've ever wondered why certain wines and cheeses seem to bring out the best in each other, this evening is for you.

THU
23
JUL
Fire & Wine Night: Greek Lamb Gyros

πŸ“ The Wine Place, 1 Market Square Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0DF

πŸ“… Thursday 7pm-9pm - Β£35

Join us at The Wine Place in Old Amersham for an evening of open-fire cooking and carefully selected wines.

 
BOURNE END
Living in Bucks: Bourne End

Riverside walks, independent cafΓ©s, leafy streets and an easy London commute make Bourne End one of Buckinghamshire’s most desirable Thames-side villages.

🎭 Theatre Shows
TUE
21
JUL
Annie

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

πŸ“… Tuesday to Saturday

THE SMASH-HIT WEST END PRODUCTION OF ANNIE, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE FAMILY MUSICAL, RETURNS WITH A NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR, STARRING CLAIRE SWEENEY AS THE TYRANNICAL MISS HANNIGAN!

WED
22
JUL
Six The Musical

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Wednesday to Sunday

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Wycombe following its previous sold out run! Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for β€˜Best Original Score’ and β€˜Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for β€˜Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has β€˜an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is β€˜pure entertainment’ (New York Times).

FRI
24
JUL
β€˜Twelfth Night’

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

πŸ“… Friday & Saturday

Shakespeare’s iconic comedy as you’ve never seen it before, in a brand-new adaptation as part of the 2026 Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival.

 
🎨 Art
SAT
25
JUL
Community & Culture Celebration

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Museum

πŸ“… Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm

A free, inclusive day bringing people together through creativity, heritage, and shared experiences.

SAT
25
JUL
Community And Culture Celebration

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Museum

πŸ“… Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm

We are excited to invite visitors to Milton Keynes Museum’s Community and Culture Celebration on Saturday 25th July, from 10:30am – 4:30pm.

 
HEALTH & WELLBEING
The Best Spas In Buckinghamshire

Discover the best spas in Buckinghamshire for a well-earned escape, from countryside retreats to luxury hotel sanctuaries, perfect for rest, recharge and relaxation

πŸ—» Outdoor Events
SAT
25
JUL
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.

SUN
26
JUL
Rackleys - National Open Gardens

πŸ“ Marlow Road, Cadmore End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3PP

πŸ“… Sunday

Rackleys was originally a farm built in the 1700s and has been lovingly restored into a wedding and events venue.

 
πŸ‘• Fashion
THU
23
JUL
Vanbrugh Tour

πŸ“ Stowe House

πŸ“… Thursday & Friday 1pm-2pm - Β£15

Discover the legacy of Sir John Vanbrugh on a guided tour celebrating the Vanbrugh300 anniversary.

SAT
25
JUL
Don't Look Now - The Mad Squirrel Amersham

πŸ“ The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

πŸ“… Saturday 7:30pm-10pm

As well as having a repertoire of over 300 popular covers, they also have 3 albums worth of original tunes to draw from.

 
πŸ‘Ύ Gaming
WED
22
JUL
Players Portal: Board Game Night - The Mad Squirrel Amersham

πŸ“ The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

πŸ“… Wednesday 6pm-10pm

Join us for our monthly board game night in collaboration with The Players Portal.

 
🍎 Markets
🎡 Live Music

Tuneless Choir - Tuesday 7:30pm-9pm at St James’ Church Hall, Downley

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

Paul O'kynd - The Mad Squirrel Amersham - Friday 7:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

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

Folk Night At The Bell Inn - Sunday at The Bell Inn, Tring

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

 
⚽️ Sports & Exercise

Twelfth Night - Friday & Saturday 7:30pm-10pm at Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

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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