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.

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

Tue

Local careers fair to showcase job opportunities within the social care sector @ Gateway Centre

Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

10:00 am

A number of local care providers are coming together to host a careers fair in conjunction with Care & Support Jobs, the sister company of leading recruitment specialist Cohesion, at the Gateway Centre in Aylesbury on 26th March. The aim of the day is to encourage local people to consider a role in care and[...]

Fri

Foodie Friday @ Market Square

Mar 29 @ 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[...]

Fri

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

Opening of a brand new, accessible, Heritage Centre within Stoke Mandeville Stadium. Stoke Mandeville is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of the Paralympic movement and the Heritage Centre at Stoke Mandeville Stadium will celebrate and explore this unique status. The displays will showcase the determination, sportsmanship and vision that gave the world the Paralympic Games[...]

Sat

Wedding Fair @ Bucks County Museum

Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

11:00 am

Your chance to come and see our beautiful building set up for a ceremony, chat to our suppliers and discuss your day with our wedding planner. Pre-register your attendance at the fair to receive a fabulous free goody bag on the day, full of special offers, discounts and treats. To pre-register please email ceremonies@buckscountymuseum.org.

Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Manor @ Manor Restaurant

Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

12:00 pm