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 ran over ten consecutive days from the 11th to the 20th of September. The theme was Everyday Histories.

MKHA's AGM took place on Thursday, 24th September 2026 at Milton Keynes Museum.

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    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 October 2026

  • Northampton Castle

    History of Northampton

    Speaker: Dick Bodily. £4.00 for non-members. Tea/coffee are available for purchase.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Tuesday, 20th October 2026

  • Africa

    Black History Tour: Exploring African History

    Discover the African history represented in the Museum’s collections as you are taken on a guided tour, sharing insights into the artefacts on display.
    Cowper & Newton Museum
    Saturday, 17th October 2026

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    Pioneering Women in Motoring

    A talk by Debbie Land. Benz to Bugatti: a brief history of women leading the way in early motoring.
    North Crawley Historical Society
    Friday, 16th October 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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