Milton Keynes Heritage Association was formed in 1994 by a number of local heritage groups and museums, with the aim of encouraging and developing co-operation between organisations having an interest in heritage in Milton Keynes, north Buckinghamshire and south Northamptonshire

Members

MKHA has about 80 organisation and individual members, with a broad range of interests and a wide geographical coverage from Buckingham in the west, Olney in the east, Towcester in the north and Woburn in the south.

Many members have information for family historians

Email newsletter

Follow us on Facebook

Local heritage events

MKHA members organise talks and other events.

Heritage Open Days this year ran over ten consecutive days from the 11th to the 20th of September. The theme was Everyday Histories.

Milton Keynes Heritage Association is helping to celebrate the City’s milestone 60th birthday by hosting a conference at the Central Library.

  • Royal carriage

    Wolverton Works and the Royal Train

    The presentation celebrates 150 plus years of Royal Train association with Wolverton Works via its builds, maintenance and operation.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Tuesday, 17th November 2026

  • Fosse Way

    Where to keep your crops dry in the Fens

    An Iron Age harvest festival at Thorney, Peterborough and Roads and religion: a sacred site on the Fosse Way near Leicester.
    Olney Archaeological Society
    Tuesday, 17th November 2026

  • Sonic The Hedgehog logo

    Sonic at the Museum

    Sonic will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day, giving you the chance to get up close and say hello.
    Milton Keynes Museum
    Saturday, 14th November 2026

  • Award 2023 #7

    Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

    Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. Walk lasts around 90 minutes. No booking is required, just turn up.
    Friends of Great Linford Manor Park
    Friday, 13th November 2026

Become a member

Membership is open to local history groups and individuals and is open to those outside the MIlton Keynes City Council boundary.

Member benefits include quarterly meetings, grants, website hosting, free IT and archiving training and heritage advocacy.

Location map of MKHA members

Grant from MK Community Foundation

MK Community Foundation logo