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.

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Local heritage events

MKHA members organise talks and other events.

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

  • MK Archaeology Day

    MK Archaeology Day

    This free event features something for all ages, with stands, displays, and activities from active local archaeological groups.
    Milton Keynes City Council
    Saturday, 1st November 2025

  • Romany gypsies

    Down among the gypsies

    Dianne Sutton will be talking about where the Romany Gypsies originally came from, their language, occupations and lifestyle.
    Bucks Family History Society
    Friday, 31st October 2025

  • Visit the Museum

    NPHS has its headquarters and museum at Chandos Hall.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Sunday, 26th October 2025

  • Knights Templar

    Knights Templar in Northamptonshire

    The Knights Templar were an established order in England, then overnight it all came to an end, leading to legends of secret tunnels, treasure and intrigue.
    Roade Local History Society
    Wednesday, 22nd October 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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