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.

In 2022 Heritage Open Days took place from 9th to 18th September. All HODs events are free for the public to attend.

  • Visit the Museum

    NPHS has its headquarters and museum at Chandos Hall.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Sunday, 12th February 2023

  • The Eleanor Crosses

    Jennifer Rose’s talk (live and via Zoom) will give information about Eleanor, how the crosses came about and details of the Hardingstone Cross.
    Towcester and District Local History Society
    Wednesday, 8th February 2023

  • There is nothing like a Dame!

    John Dowell takes a look at the history, traditions and behind the scenes secrets of being a Dame and all things panto. £4.00 non-members.
    Yardley Gobion History Group
    Thursday, 2nd February 2023

  • Tracing Huguenot Ancestry

    Kathy Chater will show you how to find out if your ancestors were among the many Protestants who fled France and the Low Countries.
    Bucks Family History Society
    Wednesday, 1st February 2023

  • Magiovinium

    A talk by Kathy Pilkinton, who is working on post excavation of the Roman artefacts found at Dropshort Farm in Fenny Stratford.
    Bow Brickhill History Society
    Wednesday, 1st February 2023

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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