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, 6th to Sunday, 15th September 2024. All HODs events are free for the public to attend.

  • Emigration of the Huguenots, 1566 by Jan Antoon Neuhuys

    Huguenots and their impact on Britain

    Louis XIV forced the Huguenots to either convert to Catholicism or flee as refugees, often to Protestant states such as the Dutch Republic or England.
    Bucks Family History Society
    Friday, 30th May 2025

  • Refreshments in the Courtyard

    Enjoy delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, speciality tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around the beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens. 
    Cowper & Newton Museum
    Thursday, 29th May 2025

  • Site Tour

    Would you like to learn more about medieval Bradwell Abbey? Be guided through the history of the site and the chapel of St Mary by our experienced docents.
    Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
    Sunday, 25th May 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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