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
Month: August 2025
Garden Visit to Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens
The Gardens were designed by landscape architect Edward White and built in the 1930s. A two-acre extension to these historic gardens was opened in 2024.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Sgt Cyril Stapleton
Clive Stapleton narrates Cyril’s journey, starting from his childhood as the eldest in a Newport Pagnell family during the 1930s.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Anglo Saxons in the Nene Valley
Speaker: Prof. Stephen Upex, specialising in Roman, Saxon and medieval landscapes, University of
Cambridge.
Olney Archaeological Society
Eric Gill – the early years
Eric Gill (1882-1940) has been called the greatest artist-craftsman of the twentieth century. He is also one of the most controversial.
Arts Society North Bucks
The Great Fire of Northampton
Ruth Thomas will be talking about the great fire of Northampton in September 1675 when almost thre-quarters of Northampton was destroyed.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Flying Concorde
John Tye was one of only 134 pilots to fly Concorde for British Airways in the whole 27 years the aircraft was in service.
Milton Keynes Aviation Society
1940s Weekend
Pack up your kit bag and bring your family and friends together to enjoy a step back in time. Relive the sights, sounds and sirens of 1940s Britain.
Milton Keynes Museum
Dermot Turing in conversation with Claire Hubbard-Hall
The launch of Dermot Turing’s new book shines a spotlight on the female codebreakers whose stories have remained in the shadows for too long.
Bletchley Park
Guided walk around Olney – South End
This is a short walk with plenty to see along the way. The route is paved but comfortable shoes are recommended. Meet your guide at the front of the Museum.
Cowper & Newton Museum