๐ญ Summer Shows, Street Performers & Family Fun
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๐ญ Summer Shows, Street Performers & Family Fun
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Good Afternoon Bucks,
Schoolโs out, the diaries are filling up and summer adventures are officially on the agenda. Whether youโre planning family days out, looking for something creative to try together or simply need a reason to leave the house, thereโs plenty happening across Bucks this week. Weโve picked a few highlights that are well worth adding to your list.
Hereโs what caught our eye:
- โ๏ธ Summer Trail โ All week @ Princes Risborough
- ๐๏ธ Happy Cat Family Painting Workshop โ Tuesday @ The Walled Garden
- ๐ฎ Enchanted Creature Lantern Family Workshop โ Thursday @ The Walled Garden
- ๐ญ Around The World In Eighty Days โ Saturday @ The Arches Theatre (Clifton Reynes)
- โ๏ธ The Saxons Weekend โ Saturday & Sunday @ Discover Bucks Museum
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
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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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๐ก Family Fun
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TUE
28
JUL
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Summer Trail
๐ PrincesRisborough
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All week
In 2026, the Summer Trail runs from Saturday 25th July to Saturday 15th August.
Find out more โ
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TUE
28
JUL
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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.
Find out more โ
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TUE
28
JUL
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Pop-up Paper Tales
๐ The Roald Dahl Museum
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Tuesday to Friday 11am-3pm - ยฃ5
Get hands-on with papercraft and cut, fold and decorate to make a fantastic fold-out townscape. Your creation will show whatโs going on above and below ground.
Find out more โ
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THU
30
JUL
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Conjuring On The Cobbles!
๐ Market Square
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Thursday
Looking for something magical and totally FREE to do this summer? Get ready to be spellbound as the amazing Colonel Custard brings his dazzling Conjuring on the Cobbles show to Market Square!
Find out more โ
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THU
30
JUL
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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.
Find out more โ
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THU
30
JUL
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Titchy Fox Cubs
๐ The Roald Dahl Museum
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Thursday 10:30am-2:30pm - ยฃ5
Why let the big kids have all the fun? Join us for a special led session for our littlest visitors aged from 6 months to 4 years.
Find out more โ
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Vanbrugh Weekend
๐ Stowe House, Buckingham
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Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm - ยฃ3
Get ready for a weekend packed with creativity, imagination, and activities for all.
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SUN
02
AUG
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Museum Makers
๐ Amersham Museum
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Sunday 10am-11:30am - ยฃ12
Get creative together with local award winning illustrator Elly Bazigos at Amersham Museum! Inspired by the rich histories and fascinating collections of Amersham Museum, these hands-on sessions invite families to explore the past through art. Discover stories hidden in objects, photographs, and archives โ then bring them to life using a variety of exciting materials and techniques.
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02
AUG
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Colin Family Painting Workshop
๐ National Trust Hughenden
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Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm - ยฃ20
Join Toni from Easely Does It for a bright and colourful family-friendly acrylic painting session packed with imagination, creativity, and plenty of rainbow fun.
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SUN
02
AUG
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FNHC On Stage Present Fame
๐ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
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Sunday & Sunday 2:30pm-5pm - ยฃ22
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity proudly presents Fame at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre!
Find out more โ
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๐จ Art
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TUE
28
JUL
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Pottery Summer School
๐ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre
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Tuesday 10am-2pm - ยฃ135
The QPAC pottery summer school is a great opportunity for adults (16yrs +) to come and refine your skills as a potter, learn some new techniques and have the time to develop more complex work.
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THU
30
JUL
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One-day Workshop: Nerikomi Ceramics
๐ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre
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Thursday & Friday 10am-4pm - ยฃ65
Come learn about the process of nerikomi - the Japanese art of layering coloured clays to create intricate or abstract patterns!
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AUG
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Willow Dragonfly Weaving
๐ BackWoods Experiences, Stotts Nursery
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Saturday 10:30am-1pm - ยฃ40
Weave your own beautiful dragonfly sculpture, which can be displayed in the garden or indoors!
Find out more โ
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LIFESTYLE
Peterley Manor Farm Review
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Peterley Manor Farm near Great Missenden is more than a farm shop. Discover the Barn Kitchen, artisan food, beautiful nursery, local produce and why itโs a must-visit Buckinghamshire destination.
Check out our guide here โ
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๐ฅ Food & Drink
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TUE
28
JUL
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Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles - Pub Quiz
๐ Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles
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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 youโre the sharpest in townโprizes and bragging rights await!
Find out more โ
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WED
29
JUL
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Waterside Singers
๐ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
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Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - ยฃ6
Come and join Waterside Singers - a new weekly singing group - all are welcome!
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FRI
31
JUL
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Sip & Snip At The Patch
๐ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe
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Friday 5pm-9pm
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco or Rebellion lager, grab your bucket and tools, and wander through the flowers to pick your own stunning homegrown blooms to take home.
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SUN
02
AUG
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Campfire Cooking
๐ BackWoods Experiences
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Sunday 10am-4pm - ยฃ75
On our Campfire Cooking day, you will prepare and cook three dishes on your self built campfire โ with some extra snacks along the way.
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BOURNE END
Living in Bucks: Bourne End
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Riverside walks, independent cafรฉs, leafy streets and an easy London commute make Bourne End one of Buckinghamshireโs most desirable Thames-side villages.
Check out our guide here โ
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๐ป Outdoor Events
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Willow Obelisk Plant Support Weaving
๐ BackWoods Experiences
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Saturday 3pm-5:30pm - ยฃ65
Join nursery owner Billy for a workshop learning how to make your own willow obelisk plant support, which you will get to take home! This support is great for climbing plants, such as sweet peas.
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SUN
02
AUG
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Tyringham Hall - National Open Gardens
๐ Upper Church Street, Cuddington, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0AP
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Sunday
Large gardens with extensive lawns, a water garden with underground springs, a vegetable garden, tennis court, and swimming pool.
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๐ Markets
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Buckingham Street Market
- Tuesday & Saturday 8am-4pm at Market Hill, Buckingham
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Amersham On The Hill Market
- Tuesday 8am-3pm at Sycamore Road, Amersham
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Aylesbury Market
- Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9am-2pm at Market Square, Aylesbury
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Buckingham Flea Market
- Saturday 9am-3pm at The Old Cattle Pens, Buckingham
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Marlow Antiques And Collectables Fair
- Saturday 9am-4pm at Liston Hall, Marlow
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Marlow Antiques And Collectables Fair
- Saturday 9am-4pm at Liston Hall, Marlow, SL7 1DD, United Kingdom
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Marlow Market
- Saturday 10am-3pm at The Causeway, Marlow
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The Mill Barn Markets
- Saturday 10am-2pm at Manor Farm, Buckingham
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Arts & Craft Market
- Saturday 10am-3pm at The Victoria Hall, Tring
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Great Missenden Monthly Market - Artisan Food And Drink
- Sunday 10am-3pm at Great Missenden High Street
๐ต Live Music
โฝ๏ธ Sports & Exercise
๐โโ๏ธ Running
๐ธ Badminton
โฝ๏ธ Football
๐ Dance
๐ Swimming
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