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 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.

Email newsletter

Local heritage events

MKHA members organise talks and other events.

Heritage Open Days events took place across Milton Keynes from Friday, 12th to Sunday, 21st September 2025. All HODs events are free for the public to attend.

  • North Russia

    Allied intervention in Northern Russia during WW1

    In 1919 Britain still has men fighting in North Russia. For these men, the war is not over. A relief force is needed, the North Russia Relief Force.
    Western Front Association Milton Keynes Branch
    Friday, 12th December 2025

  • Victorian Christmas street

    Christmas Past in Northampton

    The first Christmas lights were switched on in Northampton in 1959 and The Salon de Danse held Christmas eve dance with two bands.
    Roade Local History Society
    Wednesday, 10th December 2025

  • Medieval kitchen

    A Medieval Christmas

    From this talk presented in 14th Century clothing we shall learn about the Christmas traditions, myths and plants of the medieval period.
    Towcester and District Local History Society
    Wednesday, 10th December 2025

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.

Location map of MKHA members

Grant from MK Community Foundation

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