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Tuesday talks 2026 (URC in town, please arrive by 19:25 latest)

Talks start promptly at 19:30. Tickets are £2 for members, £4 for non-members, and includes a raffle ticket for anyone 18+ years old. (Also, please consider an annual membership – it’s a bargain!)

There is usually a break about half-way through where tea/coffees are available for purchase, and we usually have a raffle. You are still very welcome to bring your own water bottles.

• 7 April: “Canal stories”, Peter Boyce.
• 21 April, “The History of Bread”, Kieran Slater.
• 5 May, “A History of Christian Names”, Susan Copperwheat.

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Summer walks

As we have to control group numbers, tickets cannot be arranged on the night. Book via Kathy on nphswalks@ yahoo.com or in person at evening talks or afternoon sessions.

EARLYBIRD RATE: book and pay for all NPHS walks for just £15 (full payment by end of day 1 June 2026).

Unless otherwise stated, walks are always Tuesday, and we meet 15 minutes before the walk starts. Walks generally last about an hour to 90 minutes and are led by local guides. It is £3 per person for members, £5 for guests (we would greatly appreciate exact change if possible). Please check the weather report and dress appropriately! All walks are undertaken at your own risk – no animals please.

Format: Date, “Walk title” (maximum number of attendees).

Special walk mention

• Friday 8 May – 09:30 (morning event), “An Introduction to Bury Field”, Geoff Morris. Please book at https://www.theparkstrust.com/events/walking-festival-introduction-to-bury-field/ 

NPHS walks

• 2 June – 19:00, “Silver Street, Newport Pagnell”, Don Hurst (max: 20).
• 16 June – 18:30, “Gayhurst with Digbys Walk”, Jonathan, a local resident (max: 20).
• 7 July – 18:30, “Energy World, Shenley Lodge”, Tim Skelton (max: 20).
• 21 July -18:30, “Deanshanger Villiage Trail”, Local History Society (max: 20).
• 4 August – 18:30, “Stony by the River”, Kevin, a local resident (max: 20).
• 18 august – 13:30 (afternoon event), Olney south and Cowpers Garden (max: 20).

Monthly Tuesday afternoon meet-ups

All afternoon events will be at Ousebank House ( the Old British Legion Building) from 14:00 to 15:30. Costs (includes refreshments): £3 for members, £4 for guests . All members are welcome, feel free to bring guests with you. No need to book, just turn up.

• 28 April “Museum Treasures – What Is This?”.
• 26 May “Ascot History and Fancy Hats”.
• 30 June “Short Walk – Short Talk”.

Visiting the museum (Chandos Hall)

We are usually open every second and fourth Sunday of the month, 14:00-16:00 unless noted otherwise. We do not usually open in December, although we may still have special dates for that month.

Museum open days

“Thames Valley police exhibition (featuring Newport Pagnell)”

• 26 April , 14:00 to 16:00
• 10 May , 14:00 to 16:00
• 24 May , 14:00 to 16:00
• 14 June , 14:00 to 16:00
• 28 June , 14:00 to 16:00.

Directions to Chandos Hall can be found further down this page.

Newport Pagnell Historical Society (NPHS) was founded in 1984 by a small group interested in the buildings and people of the town and surrounding area and concerned in preserving the past for the future. By the 1990’s the thriving society, by its own fund raising efforts and with the generous help of the Harry Middleton Gift, was able to purchase and refurbish Chandos Hall and open it both as a Museum and the Society’s headquarters. The Society currently has around one hundred and seventy members who meet twice a month and is active in many aspects of the town and further afield including the preservation of historical buildings – many of which have been sadly lost in the past.

The Membership Fee is £12.00 for all ages (18+). Forms and dues can be completed and paid at the museum or any evening talk.

Our address is: Newport Pagnell Historical Society, Chandos Hall, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, Bucks, MK16 0EN .

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Chandos Hall (the museum) can be found down the alleyway between numbers 52-54 Silver Street, and is the white-painted building to the right at the end.

Recommended parking to visit the museum

We recommend parking in the free Silver Street car park.

Some old pictures of Newport

Newport Pagnell Historical Society would like to acknowledge and thank Alan Cooper – MKHA web administrator – for the friendly, cheerful and patient way he has assisted with this web site.