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 this year runs over ten consecutive days from the 11th to the 20th of September. The theme is Everyday Histories.

  • Easter eggs

    Egg-cellent Easter Hunt

    Join a fun-filled trail around the beautiful grounds of Bradwell Abbey with a chocolate treat for children at the end. Booking is required.
    Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
    Wednesday, 1st April 2026

  • Intelligence Zone

    Radio – Our Sixth Sense

    Alan Biggins tells how radio came to power the modern world. He concentrates on the secret communication sites which fed into Bletchley Park.
    Tingewick Historical Society
    Wednesday, 1st April 2026

  • Woodcarver

    Woodcarver

    This month’s talk is by Liveryman Paul Ferguson who has been honoured with an MBE for services to carving, gilding and conservation.
    Buckinghamshire Family History Society
    Wednesday, 1st April 2026

  • Quiz Night

    Swan Inn and Bistro Quiz Night

    £5.00 per person. Proceeds go to the Cowper and Newton Museum garden paths restoration..
    Cowper & Newton Museum
    Monday, 30th March 2026

  • Secrets of Stowe Tours

    A behind-the-scenes tour to explore the Gothic Library, the Japan room and take a sneak peek at some newly discovered eighteenth-century wall paintings.
    Stowe House
    Saturday, 28th March 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.

Location map of MKHA members

Grant from MK Community Foundation

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