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 2023 took place from 8th to 17th September. All HODs events are free for the public to attend.

  • Free Site Tour

    Discover the history of Bradwell Priory with an experienced guide and take a peek inside the 14th-century pilgrimage chapel.
    Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
    Sunday, 28th July 2024

  • Museum Guided Tour

    Your guide will tell you the story of William Cowper and his friend, John Newton.  You will learn how their lives came together.
    Cowper & Newton Museum
    Saturday, 20th July 2024

  • India’s Great War

    Adam Prime is a historian of the Indian Army with a PhD from the University of Leicester. His talk looks at India’s contribution to the First World War.>br />
    Western Front Association Milton Keynes Branch
    Friday, 19th July 2024

  • Summer Rooftop Tours

    Enjoy the chance to climb the cantilevered stone staircase to admire the magnificent view from the roof and look over the world-famous gardens.
    Stowe House
    Thursday, 18th July 2024 and Friday, 26th July 2024

  • Robert Hooke Birthday Picnic

    In honour of Robert Hooke, born 18 July 1635. Enjoy St Mary Magdalene Church and admire the achievements of the volunteer gardeners.
    Willen Village Heritage Association
    Thursday, 18th July 2024

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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