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

  • 1940s Weekend

    There is a packed schedule of entertainment throughout the weekend, with live music, dancing, activities for families and demonstrations.
    Bletchley Park
    Saturday, 26th and Sunday, 27th September

  • From Inkwells to iPads

    From Inkwells to iPads

    A history of education in Deanshanger from the 1700s to the present. Free exhibition and children’s activities.
    Deanshanger Village Heritage Society
    Saturday, 26th September 2026

  • Waddesdon Manor

    Visit: Waddesdon Tree Walk

    Arborist Michael Hunt will be leading this walk through Waddesdon and sharing his extensive knowledge of the trees and their history.
    Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
    Thursday, 24th September 2026

  • Turing statue

    Reading Alan Turing

    Turing’s papers contain prescient, revolutionary ideas which literally changed the world. This talk will describe some of these ideas and their impact.
    The National Museum of Computing
    Thursday, 17th 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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