Things To Do This Summer Holidays in Bucks

2026-06-02T18:18:56Z

The summer holidays have a way of sneaking up on us — one minute the school run is in full swing, the next you’ve got six weeks stretching out ahead. Whether you’re planning every day in advance or taking a more relaxed approach, there’s plenty to enjoy across Buckinghamshire this summer.

This is the season for making the most of the longer days. From family-friendly events and outdoor adventures to ice cream stops and countryside walks, there are endless opportunities to get out and explore. Whether you’re looking for big days out or simple ways to keep the kids entertained, Buckinghamshire has something for everyone.

You might have a calendar full of activities already, or you may be searching for inspiration week by week. Either way, you’ll find plenty of easy wins across the county: parks, playgrounds, nature reserves, cafés, riverside walks and local attractions that make for memorable summer days.

Things To Do This Summer

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Workshop

Weekend Tech Academy- More Making, More Imagination, More Confidence

Featured

At the ComputerXplorers South Buckinghamshire Weekend Tech Academy, children don’t just consume technology — they learn how to create with it

📅 Saturday 18th July (+6 more dates)
🕰️ 10am - 12:15pm
📍 St.Thomas Hall, Mayflower Way, Beaconsfield HP9 1UF
💷 £13
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Sports

Booker Parkplay

ParkPlay is free community play, every week in a park or public space

📅 Saturday 18th July (+6 more dates)
🕰️ 10:30am - 12:30pm
📍 Booker Rec, 19 Barry Cl, High Wycombe, HP12 4TA
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Laser Tag At Wendover Woods

Step into the ultimate adrenaline fuelled experience with laser tag in Wendover

📅 Saturday 18th July (+13 more dates)
🕰️ 10am - 4pm
📍 Wendover Woods
💷 £25
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Marlow Inclusive Cycling

Our sessions are open to both children and adults and are all about breaking down barriers to cycling,especially for those with disabilities

📅 Saturday 18th July (+6 more dates)
🕰️ 12:30pm - 2:30pm
📍 Little Marlow Athletics Track, Wycombe District Athletics Complex, Marlow Rd, Little Marlow, Marlow SL7 3RS
💷 £5
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Aylesbury Inclusive Cycling

Our sessions are open to both children and adults and are all about breaking down barriers to cycling,especially for those with disabilities

📅 Sunday 19th July (+6 more dates)
🕰️ 11am - 1pm
📍 Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Rd, Aylesbury HP21 9PP
💷 £5
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Zumba Kids Camp

Zumba Kids is a fun, high-energy dance fitness program designed specifically for children

📅 Tuesday 21st July (+5 more dates)
🕰️ 9am - 3pm
📍 Little Missenden Village Hall
💷 £55
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Fun Fest Marlow – Bourne End Summer Holidays

Fun Fest Marlow is a holiday club which provides high quality, summer camp style childcare for children from 3 years old, offering them a choice from a menu of exciting activities every morning and afternoon.

📅 Thursday 23rd July (+26 more dates)
🕰️ 8am - 6pm
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Theatre

Annie

THE SMASH-HIT WEST END PRODUCTION OF ANNIE, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE FAMILY MUSICAL, RETURNS WITH A NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR, STARRING CLAIRE SWEENEY AS THE TYRANNICAL MISS HANNIGAN!

📅 Tuesday 21st July – Saturday 25th July
📍 Milton Keynes Theatre
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The Tales Of Peter Rabbit

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic – a treat for all the family!

📅 Sunday 26th July
🕰️ 2:30pm - 4:15pm
📍 Ascott House and Gardens - National Trust
💷 £12
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K-Pop Icons

Get ready to sing, dance and party like never before with the K-POP ICONS – the ultimate live concert starring the UK’s first virtual K-Pop band and a sensational live dance crew delivering a world-exclusive experience celebrating Korea’s global music phenomenon.

📅 Thursday 6th August
🕰️ 7pm - 9pm
📍 The Elgiva
💷 £23
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In The Night Garden Live

In the Night Garden Live is coming to Wycombe Swan in 2026! Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music

📅 Thursday 20th August
📍 Wycombe Swan
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The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show!

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets

📅 Saturday 22nd August
📍 Wycombe Swan
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The Jungle Book, With Immersion Theatre

Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK!

📅 Sunday 30th August
🕰️ 5:15pm - 7pm
📍 Ascott House and Gardens - National Trust
💷 £13
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Art

White Cube At Claydon

This summer, White Cube and the National Trust unveil White Cube at Claydon, a major contemporary art exhibition set within the extraordinary rococo interiors and gardens of Claydon House, Buckingham

📅 Saturday 18th July (+26 more dates)
📍 Claydon House
💷 £12
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Art School Foundation

Explore core drawing and painting techniques in this flexible, dynamic art class with renowned artist Derek Ogbourne—perfect for beginners and creatives alike looking to develop their own artistic voice.

📅 Monday 27th July (+2 more dates)
🕰️ 7pm - 9pm
📍 High Wycombe Arts Centre
💷 £12
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Vanbrugh Weekend

Get ready for a weekend packed with creativity, imagination, and activities for all

📅 Saturday 1st August & Sunday 2nd August
🕰️ 10:30am - 4:30pm
📍 Stowe House, Buckingham
💷 £3
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Museum Makers

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 — then bring them to life using a variety of exciting materials and techniques.

📅 Sunday 2nd August
🕰️ 10am - 11:30am
📍 Amersham Museum
💷 £12
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Big Family Weekend

Get ready for a sizzling summer celebration at The Walled Garden! With sunshine in the forecast, this is set to be our biggest event of the season – and you’re invited

📅 Saturday 15th August
🕰️ From 12pm
📍 The Walled Garden, High Wycombe
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Other Events

Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical

DOUBTFIRE, the West End's hit comedy musical based on the beloved film, is heading on a UK tour

📅 Saturday 18th July – Monday 31st August
📍 Milton Keynes Theatre
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Youthspace Drop In

A space for youth to hang out after school with your friends

📅 Tuesday 21st July (+5 more dates)
🕰️ 3:15pm - 5pm
📍 Mapledean Family Centre
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Summer Trail

In 2026, the Summer Trail runs from Saturday 25th July to Saturday 15th August

📅 Saturday 25th July – Saturday 15th August
📍 PrincesRisborough
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Conjuring On The Cobbles!

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!

📅 Thursday 30th July
📍 Market Square
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Dads And Tots

Dads and Tots runs on the first Saturday of every month, 9–10

📅 Saturday 1st August
📍 St Andrew’s Church, Hatter's Lane, High Wycombe, HP13 7NJ
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Music

Summertime Swing

We are delighted to announce that Summertime Swing is back by popular demand! Following its previous sell-out success, this much-loved event returns to the idyllic village of The Lee for another unforgettable afternoon of music

📅 Sunday 19th July
🕰️ 2:15pm - 6pm
📍 The Lee Cricket Club
💷 £20
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Midsummer Music

Join us for a full day of live entertainment, with four fantastic live music acts performing throughout the afternoon before our late-night DJ takes over to round off the celebrations

📅 Saturday 8th August
🕰️ From 2pm
📍 Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa
💷 £5
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Sing Along Show Case On The Cobbles

Get ready to shine, sparkle, and sing your heart out! Join DJ Dan Blase on Market Square for a fabulous Sing Along Showcase, where kids can grab the mic and show off their talents with their favourite songs

📅 Thursday 13th August
📍 Market Square
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Open Mic Night @ Wycombe Arts Centre

Join Wycombe Arts Centre for our popular open mic night! Known as one of the friendliest in the area, our open mic nights are perfect for seasoned performers and first-timers alike

📅 Friday 14th August
🕰️ 7:30pm - 10:30pm
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Food and drink

Street Food Evening July

Free entry – Dog friendly – Indoor & outdoor seating – Parking on-site

📅 Friday 31st July
🕰️ 5pm - 9pm
📍 The Walled Garden, High Wycombe
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Baby And Toddler Café

A monthly gathering where new baby parents and carers can meet each other and foster connections over a coffee.

📅 Wednesday 12th August
🕰️ From 10am
📍 John Lewis High Wycombe
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Street Food Evening August

Free entry – Dog friendly – Indoor & outdoor seating – Parking on-site

📅 Friday 28th August
🕰️ 5pm - 9pm
📍 The Walled Garden, High Wycombe
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Gaming

High Wycombe Family Board Game Club

Enjoy a variety of classic and new games with your family

📅 Sunday 19th July (+6 more dates)
🕰️ 1pm - 3pm
📍 High Wycombe Library
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Games Club at Stony Stratford Library

Join the fun at the new weekly Games Club at Stony Stratford Library, starting Thursday, 26th September, from 3:45 to 4:45 pm—bring your favourite games and enjoy a friendly hour of fun for all ages!

📅 Thursday 23rd July (+5 more dates)
🕰️ 3:45pm - 4:45pm
📍 Stony Stratford Library
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Health and wellness

Tring Community Garden

Join us on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 10am-12pm at Duckmore Lane allotments to help create a sustainable garden!

📅 Sunday 9th August
🕰️ 10am - 12pm
📍 Duckmore Lane Allotments, Tring
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History and heritage

The Saxons Weekend At Discover Bucks Museum

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

📅 Saturday 1st August & Sunday 2nd August
🕰️ Various Times
📍 Discover Bucks Museum
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Nature

Creatures On The Cobbles

Meet an amazing mix of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and invertebrates as our expert team brings a mini animal world right onto the cobbles

📅 Thursday 27th August
📍 Market Square
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Science

Planetarium

Join us this summer for a popular daytime night’s sky experience! We’re excited to welcome back two family-friendly shows inside an inflatable planetarium within Stowe House.

📅 Friday 28th August
🕰️ 10am - 5pm
📍 Stowe House
💷 £6
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Town Day Trips

If you fancy exploring somewhere new this summer, why not base a day around one of Buckinghamshire’s towns? Each offers something a little different — from riverside strolls and historic streets to independent shops, cafés and family-friendly attractions:

• Amersham Town Guide
• Aylesbury Town Guide
• Beaconsfield Town Guide
• Chesham Town Guide
• Marlow Town Guide
• Wendover Town Guide

They’re perfect for building a simple but memorable day out — grab a coffee, explore somewhere new, stop for lunch and enjoy a slower pace of summer.

However You Spend It…

The summer holidays don’t need to be packed with expensive trips and non-stop activities to be memorable. A few well-chosen outings, plenty of fresh air and some quality time together can go a long way. Whether you’re discovering new places, revisiting old favourites or simply enjoying what’s on your doorstep, there’s plenty to make the most of this summer.