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This Week's Unmissable Events - The Bucks Guide
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Good Afternoon, Bucks!


Sunshine, school holidays and endless adventures – it's the perfect week to explore everything Bucks has to offer! Whether you're keeping the kids entertained or looking for something new yourself, we've got you covered. With outdoor fun, creative workshops and community festivals on the cards, now’s the time to make the most of it.

Here are our 5 highlights that we think you’ll love:


  • Free Basketball Sessions in Buckingham on Monday
  • Waddesdon Manor Summer Theatre at Waddesdon Manor on Thursday
  • A Day Out With Thomas in Aylesbury on Saturday
  • Taste Of The Caribbean: Food & Drink Festival in High Wycombe on Saturday
  • Milton Keynes Mega Comic Con Summer Edition in Milton Keynes on Sunday

If you're looking for even more events than we can squeeze into this newsletter, you can always


Family Fun
MON
04
AUG
Free Basketball Sessions

πŸ“ Chandos Park / Bourton Park - Free

Free turn up and play Basketball sessions led by Coach Jenner

MON
04
AUG
Summer Of Play At Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor - Free - πŸ•’ 10am-4pm

Bring the whole family to enjoy a jam-packed summer at Waddesdon

TUE
05
AUG
Summer Holiday Children’s Collage Workshop: Pond Life

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - Β£19 - πŸ•’ 10am-1pm

Young artists can brush up their painting, drawing and collaging skills in this class with art tutor Lindsey Grexhammer.

THU
07
AUG
Buckingham Play Days

πŸ“ Chandos Park - Free - πŸ•’ 10:30am-3:30pm

Have a blast on inflatables, play giant games, and try out crafts

FRI
08
AUG
Summer Holiday Football Sessions

πŸ“ Leon Leisure Centre Astro Fern Grove - Free - πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council is proud to offer free summer football Sessions for local children aged 8 to 16

SAT
09
AUG
Taste Of The Caribbean: Food & Drink Festival High Wycombe

πŸ“ The Rye - Β£8.30 - πŸ•’ 10am-8pm

An unforgettable outdoor street food experience with food from different islands of the Caribbean, live music, funfair rides and rum punch.

SAT
09
AUG
Day Out With Thomas

πŸ“ Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - Β£19 - πŸ•’ 10:30am-5pm

Celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centreβ€”ride on a full-size steam train with Thomas and Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt and friends, enjoy interactive re-enactments, and much more, all included in the ticket price!

Things To Do In Aston Clinton

Discover the best things to do in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshireβ€”from scenic walks and cosy pubs to local shops and hidden food gems.

Music
FRI
08
AUG
Hemel Fest

πŸ“ Gadebridge Park - Free

Party in Gadebridge Park to dance anthem DJ’s on Fri 8th Aug, tribute & cover bands on Sat 9th Aug & our all new Food Fest on Sun 10th Aug.

SAT
09
AUG
The Beertles Beer Run 2025 - The Beertles Feat. @ The White Hill Centre in Chesham

πŸ“ White Hill Centre - Β£18 - πŸ•’ From 6:30pm

The Beertles [https://www

SUN
10
AUG
Bands On The Green

πŸ“ Church Green Road, Bletchley - Free - πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Free band on the green events for MK3 residents

SUN
10
AUG
Music In The Park

πŸ“ Lowndes Park, Chesham - Free - πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

A series of free concerts taking place across eight Sunday afternoons in July and August between 2 and 4pm on the performance area in Lowndes Park.

Arts And Culture
TUE
05
AUG
Thursday Afternoon Tea & Talk

πŸ“ Bucks Museum - Β£15 - πŸ•’ From 1pm

Indulge in a delightful Afternoon Tea at our cafΓ©, featuring finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, sweet treats, and a variety of teas and coffees, with a refill after your keeper talk.

THU
07
AUG
Behind The Scenes Tour At Waddesdon

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor - Β£15 - πŸ•’ 11am-12pm

Discover the hidden side of Waddesdon Manor with a 60-minute behind-the-scenes tour, exploring servants' quarters, conservation techniques, and the exclusive academic apartments, plus the Treasury and Wine Cellars.

SUN
10
AUG
Milton Keynes Mega Comic Con Summer Edition

πŸ“ Marshall Arena - Free - πŸ•’ 10am-5pm

A super fun family friendly Mega-Event full of all things film, tv, comic con and toys, including lots of people in costume & much much more

Theatre
WED
06
AUG
Kids Stay And Play Cafe

πŸ“ South Court Baptist Church - Β£5 - πŸ•’ 10am-3pm

A family friendly stay and play style cafe, raising money for Bridge The Gap.

SAT
09
AUG
School Of Rock The Musical

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre - Β£19.95 - πŸ•’ 2:30pm-5pm

Don’t miss this spectacular opportunity to see 110 incredible young performers light up the stage in both a matinee and evening performance.

SAT
09
AUG
Sensible Shakespeare

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - Β£10 - πŸ•’ 7:30pm-10pm

Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025.

Food And Drink
FRI
08
AUG
Beer, Gin and Cider Festival

πŸ“ The Squirrel, Squirrel Ln, High Wycombe, HP12 4RZ - Free - πŸ•’ 5pm-11:30pm

Beer, Gin & Cider Festival

FRI
08
AUG
Speed Dating Ages 50+

πŸ“ The Bull Hotel - Free - πŸ•’ 7:30pm-9:30pm

Get ready to meet new people and find potential connections in a fun environment at our Speed Dating event at the historical The Bull

SAT
09
AUG
Taste Of The Caribbean Festival

πŸ“ Wycombe Rye, Bassetbury Lane, High Wycombe, HP11 1QX - Β£8.30 - πŸ•’ 10am-8pm

The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food

Education
MON
04
AUG
Gerrards Cross Summer School For Adults

πŸ“ The Memorial Centre - Β£65 - πŸ•’ 10am-4pm

Adult summer school courses

TUE
05
AUG
Public Guided Tour: The National Museum Of Computing

πŸ“ The National Museum of Computing - Free

Our popular Public Guided Tours have returned for the holiday periods! In this two-hour walking tour, the evolution of computing will unfold before your eyes

Film And Media
THU
07
AUG
Waddesdon Manor Summer Theatre

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor - Β£14

Feel the excitement of live theatre under the open sky, surrounded by centuries-old architecture and natural beauty

SAT
09
AUG
Sing Sing

πŸ“ National Film & Television School - Β£3 - πŸ•’ From 6:30pm

A theatre troupe finds escape from the realities of incarceration through the creativity of putting on a play in this film based on a real-life rehabilitation program and featuring a cast that includes formerly incarcerated actors alongside professional actors Colman Domingo and Paul Raci

Daytime
MON
04
AUG
The Silver Series

πŸ“ Eden Shopping Centre - Free

A series of fun social events exclusively designed for older adults.

SAT
09
AUG
5th Anniversary of Wycombe Food Hub

πŸ“ All Saints Parish Church - Free - πŸ•’ From 5pm

This is a church service of multi faith to celebrate 5 years of Wycombe Food Hub followed by a Reception in the church

Outdoor
TUE
05
AUG
Butterfly House Decorating Craft

πŸ“ Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, HP14 4LA - Β£4 - πŸ•’ 2pm-3pm

Children can unleash their creativity by decorating, fostering a love for nature and providing cosy homes for butterflies in your garden

FRI
08
AUG
7+ Workshop 'pond Dipping'

πŸ“ College Lake - Β£11 - πŸ•’ 10:15am-11:15am

Become a pond explorer and fall in love with the wonderful creatures who live in our pond! Children and young people aged 7+

Sports
MON
04
AUG
BM Youth HAF Activity Camp (High Wycombe)

πŸ“ Buckinghamshire New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2JZ - Free - πŸ•’ 11am-3pm

Our holiday camp is designed to provide a fun and engaging experience for children

Workshop
SUN
10
AUG
MG and Classic Charity Car Picnic

πŸ“ Millets Farm Centre, Kingston Road, Fritford, Oxfordshire, OX13 5HB - Free - πŸ•’ From 10am

Come and join the MGB Register and other classic marks at Millets Farm for their annual picnic

Quiz
WED
06
AUG
Movie Quiz

πŸ“ Elephant And Castle Amersham - Β£2 - πŸ•’ From 8pm

🎬 Movie buffs, this one’s for you! Join us Wednesday 6th August for our MOVIE QUIZ NIGHT with Quiz Master Natalie! Come dressed as your favourite movie character and test your silver screen smarts in a night filled with film trivia, classic Hollywood soundtracks, and a whole lot of fun

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