Things to do when you visit Aylesbury

The cold weather bring frosty mornings, scenic snowdrops and winter aconites to the Waddesdon grounds. Enjoy a bracing walk on one of our five mapped routes and take in the superb wintery landscapes, across the Aylesbury Vale. Take the family on a multi-sensory adventure with a sensory map and backpack. Experience Waddesdon a different way,[...]

Hands-on Victorians @ Bucks County Museum

Jan 26 @ 10:00 am – Apr 27 @ 4:00 pm

10:00 am

Find out what life was like during Queen Victoria’s reign in this special exhibition for families and schools. Lots to touch, see and do.

Glorious Glass! @ Bucks County Museum

Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – Mar 23 @ 4:00 pm

10:00 am

An exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Contemporary Glass Society 2 February – 23 March 2019 Experience the magical colours, textures, use of light and techniques of around 40 glass artists that demonstrate the glorious and diverse nature of contemporary glass. Many works will be for sale. Check museum website for family and adult glass[...]

Thu

Open Mic Competitions @ Dukes

Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm

Open Mic Competitions to find performers to appear at this years Live in the Park on Saturday 24 August. All acts must register by Friday 22 February to be considered. Everyone is welcome to come and support the performers during the competitions. Solo-Duo acts for the Second Stage spot will compete on Thursday 14 March,[...]

Foodie Friday @ Market Square

Mar 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

9:00 am

Treat yourself to the delicious food on offer at Aylesbury’s Foodie Friday market. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh goods for the weekend, enjoy a fresh and delicious pastry or indulge in Italian, Caribbean, Greek or vegan cuisine (to name a few!) for a tasty meal at lunch. And look out for[...]

The Askew Sisters @ Queens Park Arts Centre

Mar 22 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

8:00 pm

From dark ballads to uplifting dance tunes, sisters Emily and Hazel Askew play with driving energy and the unity of two people who have played together all their lives.

Sat

Contemporary Glass Society Makers Fair @ Bucks County Museum

Mar 23 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

10:30 am

Saturday 23 March, 10.30am – 3pm A marvellous opportunity to buy unique handmade glass direct from the makers. Entry by donation.

Sat

Murder by the Home Fires @ Queens Park Arts Centre

Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 10:30 pm

7:00 pm

In Spring 1944 ‘Careless Talk Costs Lives’. The Morris family have taken this to heart and held on tightly to their secrets. But when they start being revealed, for one of them, their number’s up and everyone is a suspect. See the tale unfold then submit your guess as to who the murderer is.

The Sky At Night @ Chartridge Lodge

Mar 24 all-day

12:00 am

Gordon Rogers, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and proud to have been proposed for membership by Sir Patrick Moore, will speak about his state of the art “Crendon Observatory” and the Deep Space images he takes there. He will recite some of the achievements of British amateur astronomers who lead the field worldwide[...]

Blacksmithing Workshop @ Queens Park Arts Centre

Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

10:00 am

Blacksmithing with Nicky Packham Visit a practising workshop to learn and rfine the art of blacksmithing. Classes take place in Milton Keynes; contact Queens Park Arts Centre for more information. Workshops are suitable for adults and students aged 16+. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch.

Sunday Special Workshops @ Queens Park Arts Centre

Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

10:00 am

Brush Marker Calligraphy with Amy Morgan Learn beautiful calligraphy-style writing using a brush marker. An additional £5 for materials payable to tutor on the day. Spring-Inspired Soaps with Helen Neighbour Come and create some lovely feminine, spring fragranced soaps, perfect for Mother’s Day and Easter gifts. £35 / £30 members. Additional materials purchasable on the[...]

Bedgrove’s Big Car Boot Sale @ Bedgrove Junior School

Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

12:00 pm

All Welcome! There will be lots of stalls selling all sorts of household goods, toys and clothes. Entrance to the event costs £1.00 per adult and is free for children. Ice creams, a BBQ and a range of refreshments will be available to purchase on the day. Pitches are available for £10 each – all[...]

Tue

Vintage & Craft Bazaar @ Market Square

Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

9:00 am

Come and find a treasure trove of collectables and unusual items for your home. The weekly Vintage and Craft Bazaar offers unique items from handmade jewellery & gifts to antique home furnishings, collectable books & vinyls and retro ornaments & accessories.

Tue

Bounce & Rhyme – every Tuesday (excluding school holidays) @ Aylesbury Library

Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

10:00 am

Foodie Friday @ Market Square

Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

9:00 am

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire Spring Foraging Courses @ Blenheim Palace (back entrance)

Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

11:00 am

These courses will take place around the Long Hanborough side of Blenheim Palace’s vast grounds. This stunning 18th Century baroque palace is within easy reach of Oxford, Banbury, Burford, Aylesbury and even Newbury. We expect to find plenty of foraging treats from all the well established flora here. The course starts with a short introduction[...]

Sat

National Paralympic Heritage Centre @ Stoke Mandeville Stadium

Mar 30 all-day

12:00 am