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

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    Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

    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
    Friday, 13th March 2026

  • Agatha Christie

    Me and Agatha

    A talk exploring the fascinating life of Agatha Christie and how she has inspired the author Colin Wade with his crime writing.
    Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
    Tuesday, 10th March 2025

  • Bletchley Park

    Women who write history

    On International Women’s Day Bletchley Park has a special day of talks exploring the vital contributions women have made to intelligence, espionage and WW2.
    Bletchley Park
    Sunday, 8th March 2026

  • Visit the Museum

    The special exhibition will be Thames Valley police exhibition (featuring Newport Pagnell). No booking required.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Sunday, 8th March 2026

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    Windmill Street: The street that never was

    Have you ever wondered where the grid road names in Milton Keynes came from, or why some people refer to grid roads as the H5 or V8?
    Yardley Gobion History Group
    Thursday, 5th 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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