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 over 70 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 MKHA members have websites for those interested in our heritage.

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Local heritage events

MKHA members organise talks and other events.

Heritage Open Days events took place across Milton Keynes from Friday, 12th to Sunday, 21st September 2025. All HODs events are free for the public to attend.

  • Baby farmers

    Victorian and Early 20th Century Baby Farmers

    Learn the sad fate of some illegitimate babies in Victorian and early 20th century Britain how the business was eventually brought to an end.
    North Crawley Historical Society
    Friday, 30th January 2026

  • Stanton Low

    “Bradle”, Wolverton and Stony

    Colin Kightley is giving a talk on his family history through the north Buckinghamshire towns of Bradwell, Wolverton and Stony Stratford.
    Buckinghamshire Family History Society
    Friday, 30th January 2026

  • Potterspury History Group logo

    Murder and Mystery

    Speaker: Kevin Varty. Non-members are charged £5.00 per event. Doors open 30 minutes before the talks start. 
    Potterspury History Group
    Wednesday, 28th January 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, 25th January 2026

Become a member

Membership is open to local history groups and individuals and is open to those outside the MIlton Keynes 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