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.

Milton Keynes Heritage Association is helping to celebrate the City’s milestone 60th birthday by hosting a conference at the Central Library.

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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
    Friday, 13th November 2026

  • Towcester

    100 years of Towcester in Photographs

    Paul Isaac has been working through the History Society archives and has put together a selection of photographs of the town spanning the last 100 years.
    Towcester and District Local History Society
    Wednesday, 11th November 2026

  • Gunpowder Plot conspirators

    The Gunpowder Plot

    Speaker: Jean Yates. Non members entrance fee £3.00.
    Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
    Tuesday, 10th November 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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