The SAXONS
Three lives. Three burial sites. Three extraordinary stories.
Three lives. Three burial sites. Three extraordinary stories.
Enjoy the ultimate family summer day out at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park! Meet friendly farm animals and fascinating wildlife, cool off in the summer splash pool, take a ride on the tractor trailer, and follow the interactive Tractor Trail as you explore the farm. With acres of indoor and outdoor adventure play, daily animal [...]
Track the dragon. Complete the quest. Reclaim the treasure. Set off on a thrilling Dragon Quest this summer at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury and turn your museum visit into an unforgettable family adventure. ...As the museum prepared for its new exhibition, ancient gold was brought together once more. Objects buried for centuries, are [...]
Young artists can brush up their painting, drawing and collaging skills in this class with art tutor Lindsey Grexhammer. Using paint, oil pastels, watercolour pencils, coloured pencils and collage the children will learn how to draw or make all the creatures and plants of coral reefs that they can imagine. All the materials are [...]
Step into the world of the Saxons this summer with a family-friendly weekend of live action, storytelling and hands-on discovery at Discover Bucks Museum. Across the weekend, the museum garden will be transformed into a bustling living history encampment, where you can explore daily life in Anglo-Saxon Britain. Meet skilled re-enactors from Ulfhrafnar and [...]
With Paul Chappell This is a week-long course over 5 days. This course will familiarise participants with "en plein air" sketching and painting as they capture scenes in Aylesbury market square and down at the canal. Participants will then have time in the QPAC art studio to use their inspiration and sketches as reference [...]
With Nicola Hammond-Gilson Explore bold, creative printmaking inspired by the energy of street art. In this workshop, participants will experiment with stencil-style imagery, vibrant colour combinations, and expressive text-based designs. The course introduces a range of printmaking techniques, including mono printing and lino cutting, encouraging exploration and personal style while developing practical skills. All [...]
Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Dario Knight One of Shakespeare's best loved plays brings love, laughter and magic to the Limelight Theatre in a brand-new adaptation as part of the 2026 Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival. Lysander and Hermia are on the run. Having fled the fury of a father and a tyrant who forbid [...]
With V Hayward It is often said that doors are portals to other places and sometimes even other worlds. In this workshop we will use traditional pottery handbuilding techniques to create our very own magical doors along with their setting and surroundings. As we sculpt, inspired by images and paintings, we will create stories [...]
With Lizzy Freemantle This advanced still life oil painting workshop is designed for artists looking to refine their technical skills and deepen their understanding of composition, light, and form. Working from a carefully arranged still life setup, you will focus on colour harmony, tonal control, edges, and creating convincing texture and depth. Emphasis will [...]
COLTRANE 100 Craig Crofton Quartet presents: John Coltrane Centenary Celebration As the jazz world approaches the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth — the autumn equinox — saxophonist Craig Crofton brings a powerful and deeply personal tribute to JazzUpFront, celebrating the life, music, and enduring legacy of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Following [...]
COLTRANE 100 Craig Crofton Quartet presents: John Coltrane Centenary Celebration Thursday, August 27th, 2026 JazzUpFront @ St Marys, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire Doors 7:30 PM | Music from 8:15 PM | Tickets £20 As the jazz world approaches the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth on September 23rd, 2026 — the autumn equinox — saxophonist Craig Crofton brings a powerful and deeply personal [...]