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

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Local heritage events

MKHA members organise talks and other events.

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

Milton Keynes History Day took place on Saturday, 16th May 2026 in Milton Keynes Central Library.

  • MK HODs 2026

    Heritage Open Days

    Milton Keynes celebrates its fascinating heritage with a programme of events, which are all completely free to attend.
    Friday, 11th to Sunday, 20th September 2026

  • Ariel Varges

    Great War Cornucopia

    Knowledgeable and experienced speakers are looking to cover widely varying aspects of the Great War. £30.00, including an excellent buffet lunch.
    Milton Keynes Western Front Association
    Saturday, 3rd October 2026

  • St Guthlac Passenham

    Heritage Weekend

    Come and meet characters in costume that shaped the history of this lovely church. Brass rubbing, bell ringing, church history, live music.
    Friends of St Guthlac’s Church, Passenham
    Saturday, 3rd and Sunday, 4th October 2026

  • Triumph GT6

    British Leyland Autumn Rally

    Come and check the large number of motors in the museum grounds, and the Granary Tearoom will be serving the usual light lunches and cakes.
    Milton Keynes Museum
    Sunday, 27th September 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
    Sunday, 27th September 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

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