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.

  • Buckinghamshire Family History Society

    Bigamy

    Today bigamy is one of the rarest of crimes, with only a handful of prosecutions each year. But at its peak there were approaching 1,000 cases a year.
    Buckinghamshire Family History Society
    Friday, 28th August 2026

  • BABA Conference

    The Art of Blacksmithing Weekend

    The Museum is hosting the British Artist Blacksmiths Association’s (BABA) Annual Conference, bringing together the UK’s talented artisan blacksmiths.
    Milton Keynes Museum
    Friday, 21st to Sunday, 23rd August 2026

  • Stowe House

    Vanbrugh Walking Tour

    Discover the legacy of Sir John Vanbrugh on a guided tour led by the Georgian Group celebrating the Vanbrugh300 anniversary.
    Stowe House
    Tuesday, 18th and Sunday, 23rd August 2026

  • Olney south

    Olney south and Cowper’s Garden

    Meet 15 minutes before the walk starts. Walks generally last about an hour to 90 minutes. £5.00 for guests. Please book.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Tuesday, 18th August 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.

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Grant from MK Community Foundation

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