History Festival

Hstory Festival

Milton Keynes Museum

Saturday, 9th and Sunday, 10th May 2026
McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL

This is your chance to experience 2000 years of history in one setting when the Museum grounds are taken over by re-enactors. Getting hands-on with history is actively encouraged, and there are many ways to do so.

Try pottery, handle artefacts and have a go at women’s self-defence, and demonstrations in smelting, and roman leatherwork. New to the event this year are the Ancient Craft group, who will be giving flint knapping and Stone Age fire lighting demonstrations, and bronze casting.

Romano-British re-enactment group The Vicus will take you closer to the varied people of the British Isles between 43-120 AD, and Roman Traders will be demonstrating their wares and selling goods.

Twelfth century historical re-enactment group Chanz Des Reis will be covering life during the Middle Ages, while Robarte’s Regiment of The Sealed Knot will transport you back to the conflict between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.

What’s on at Milton Keynes Museum