Museum guided tour at the home of William Cowper
How the lives of William Cowper and John Newton came together, through Cowper’s writing, the Olney Hymns and Newton’s famous hymn Amazing Grace.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Saturday, 4th July 2026
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
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.
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.
How the lives of William Cowper and John Newton came together, through Cowper’s writing, the Olney Hymns and Newton’s famous hymn Amazing Grace.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Saturday, 4th July 2026
Karen and Jim Eyre have developed the site into a modern garden for a modern house on a very challenging and steep site with mainly grass paths.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Thursday, 2nd July 2026
Enjoy delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, speciality tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around the beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Thursday, 2nd July 2026
Speaker: William French. Billy French is a former purser and will be sharing tales of his experiences onboard.
Tingewick Historical Society
Wednesday, 1st July 2026
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, 28th June 2026
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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