What's On in Your Parks
Organised by the Parks Trust
- Activity DayVarious DatesJoin us for our school holiday activity days, where you'll be able to take part in a range of activities, without commiting to a full week
- Activity WeekVarious DatesA fun-filled multi-activity week in the school holidays, focussing on trying out a range of activities, meeting new people and having lots of fun! Throughout the week participants will try different activities including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, raft building, archery, katakanus, and a range of fun games, all of which makes an ideal introduction to watersports
- Adult Bat Walk - Stony Stratford Nature Reserve09/05/2020Join our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures at Stony Stratford Nature Reserve
- Adult Bat Walk - Woolstone and Woughton Canalside02/05/2020Join our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures at Woolstone and Woughton Canalside 2nd May 2020 at 9pm Meet in the Woughton Playing Fields car park, Newport Road, just north of the H8 Standing Way
- Adult Bat Walk- Linford Lakes AugVarious DatesJoin our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve
- Adult Bat Walk- Walton Lake SepVarious DatesJoin our bat enthusiast for this evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Paddle ClubVarious DatesOur new Adult Paddle Club is a great evening adventure, learning new skills and developing your knowledge within a range of paddlesports
- Adult Sailing ClubVarious DatesOur new Adult Sailing Club is a great evening opportunity to develop your knowledge and improve your skill within sailing
- Big Doggie Do 202023/05/2020 - 24/05/2020Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy this fun, free, family friendly event.
- Community Litter Pick April 2020Various DatesCome along and help your community be a better cleaner place.
- Conservation Challenge01/07/2020Help us improve the habitats at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve as part of the Festival of Nature
- Discover ArcheryVarious DatesCome and find out what Archery is about at Willen Lake and try your hand at becoming the next Robin Hood! Located in a quiet paddock away from the lake, participants can practice to shoot gold with tuition from one of our instructors
- Discover KayakingVarious DatesTry your hand at kayaking with tuition from one of our coaches
- Discover PowerboatingVarious DatesTake part in a 90minute taster session and Discover Powerboating
- Discover SailingVarious DatesAn introduction to Dinghy Sailing, under the guidance and supervision of one of our qualified instructors
- Discover SUPVarious DatesFind out what stand up paddleboarding is all about with tuition from one of our coaches
- Discover WakeboardingVarious DatesOur Discover sessions are aimed at adults that can swim 50m
- Discover WindsurfingVarious DatesAn introduction to windsurfing, led by one of our enthusiastic, qualified windsurf instructors
- Discover: Basket Making (2 day course)14/03/2020 - 15/03/2020Learn the art of basket making using natural materials at this session which is ideal for beginners
- Discover: Beautiful Butterflies14/07/2020Join this guided walk and discover the butterflies in Shenley Wood with a local butterfly enthusiast
- Discover: Tree Identification 18 June18/06/2020Join the Ranger Team to identify trees in our parkland and understand how we manage the landscape
- Discover: Tree Identification 9 June09/06/2020Join the Ranger Team to identify trees in our parkland and understand how we manage the landscape
- Discover: Tree Identification in Winter01/12/2020Trees are most commonly identified by their leaves, but once winter emerges this is less of an option
- Discover: WildflowersVarious DatesJoin this guided walk where you will discover how to recognise and identify bluebells, orchids and other woodland flowers in this ancient woodland
- Discovery Stroll April 2020Various DatesThese are walks that are designed for all abilities.
- Explore: Crickets and Grasshoppers11/07/2020Can you tell your crickets from your grasshoppers? Join this workshop and discover how to identify these insects
- Explore: Magnificent Moths08/08/2020Take part in activities with our mothing team as they attract and identify a beautiful variety of moths
- Family Bat Walk- Linford Lakes Nature Reserve Aug14/08/2020Join our bat enthusiast for this family friendly evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- MK Festival of Nature 202026/06/2020 - 05/07/2020Celebrate the brilliant biodiversity in Milton Keynes.
- Friends of Linford Lakes Nature ReserveVarious DatesMonthly open Sunday at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve
- Introduction to Bushcraft: Shelter Building & Other Useful Skills09/11/2020Join this introductory session and learn how to build shelters and other useful bushcraft skills
- Introduction to Bushcraft: Shelters & Knots29/02/2020Learn to build a basic shelter and other useful bushcraft skills
- Introduction to Bushcraft: Whittling19/03/2020Learn the age old skill of whittling
- Introduction to Bushcraft: Whittling & Coppicing03/10/2020Ever wanted to know how to whittle using natural materials? Join this introduction and find out how
- Introduction to ForagingVarious DatesJoin this session looking at food for free in our parkland spaces
- Introduction to Identifying and Helping Bees in MK14/05/2020Introduction to some key bee species and what you can do to help them
- Introduction to Identifying Life in Your Pond05/05/2020Ever wanted to pond dip, but thought you'd missed the boat? Come to this adult exploration of creatures in our ponds
- Introduction to PaddlesportsVarious DatesThe Introduction to Paddlesports is a one-day introductory course to paddlesports, which can be completed using kayaks or canoes, or a mix of both
- John Muir Course (12-15 years old)18/08/2020Come and gain an environmental discovery John Muir Award
- John Muir Course (8-11 years old)11/08/2020Come and gain an environmental discovery John Muir Award
- Junior Paddle ClubVarious DatesOur Junior Paddle Club is for children aged 8-14years, who want to get involved in paddling regularly
- Junior Sailing ClubVarious DatesThe aim of our sailing club is to get children into sailing regular and work with them to achieve their next qualification in the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme
- Junior Wakeboarding SessionVarious DatesOur Junior sessions are just like our Discover sessions, but for children aged 8+ who can swim 50m
- Kneeboarding - Pay and PlayVarious DatesRide for one hour on a kneeboard to get confident with the course
- MK Walking Festival 202008/05/2020 - 10/05/2020Milton Keynes Walking Festival returns for 2020
- Nature Day04/07/2020Celebrating the end of The Festival of Nature with this family friendly day dedicated to nature
- Paddle Week27/07/2020 - 31/07/2020Our paddle weeks we offer in the summer holidays are a five-day course for children to work on the PaddlePower Scheme
- Parkland PlayVarious DatesAn afternoon of fun with lots of free games an activities for the whole family.
- RYA Basic Skills (Level 2)04/07/2020 - 05/07/2020The RYA Basic Skills course is designed to teach participants aged 16+, how to sail the boat solo
- RYA Powerboat Level 2Various DatesA weekend improvers course to get you on the road to becoming an independent powerboat driver, building on the skills learned in the Level 1 course, and introducing new techniques
- RYA Start Sailing (Level 1)Various DatesThe RYA Start Sailing course is for participants aged 16+ who are looking to take their first steps in the sailing world
- RYA Start WindsurfingVarious DatesTake the first step towards experiencing the thrills and spills of sailing a windsurf board
- Sailing WeekVarious DatesOur Sailing week is a five-day adventure, taking beginners to advanced sailors helping them progress to the next level
- Seaside in the City21/08/2020Dress up as your favourite underwater character and join the rangers for a family fun afternoon with games and activities around the lake. Try free taster sessions of activities available at Willen Lake
- Splash 'n' PlayVarious Dates1 x Child Ticket for Spash 'n' Play a single session
- Splash 'n' Play - Private hireVarious DatesOne hour of private hire is £120 for up to 20 children (and you can add additional children for just £4 each)
- Spooky Halloween Walks30/10/2020Dare to venture into the woods with us on our spooky halloween walk? Join us for a frightful evening at Howe Park Wood where we take you on a tour of our terrifying trail through the woods
- Stars in the Park04/03/2020Explore the skies with our rangers and UK Astronomy
- Stars in the Park October16/10/2020Another chance to explore the skies with our rangers and UK Astronomy
- Talk & Walk: Wildlife of MK - Our Wetland Birds25/01/2020Come along to this talk and walk which will give an introduction to the wetland birds and bird watching
- Talk: Can you tell your crickets from your grasshoppers?18/11/2020Learn about the local species of crickets and grasshoppers and how to identify them
- Talk: Our Hedgehog Habitats15/10/2020The hedgehog is one of the fastest disappearing animals in the UK, with a third of the population being lost since 2000
- Talk: Who are The Parks Trust? - A Uniquely MK Project03/11/2020This talk gives an insight into organisation of the Parks Trust and the work that we carry out each year to care for the 6,000 acres of green space and parkland across Milton Keynes
- Talk: Who are The Parks Trust? A Uniquiely MK Project29/01/2020This talk gives an insight into organisation of the Parks Trust and the work that we carry out each year to care for the 6,000 acres of green space and parkland across Milton Keynes
- Talk: Wildlife of MK: Bats, newts and other rare species06/02/2020Enjoy this evening talk with local wildlife enthusiasts as they talk about bats, newts and other species found in Milton Keynes
- Talk: Wonderful Wildlife of Tattenhoe02/12/2020Find out about the fascinating wildlife in Tattenhoe parkland
- Tree TotsVarious DatesPre-school toddlers and their parents are invited to join our Outdoor Learning Team for a weekly toddle into Howe Park Wood followed by a “Nature Play” session either in the wood or at the education centre
- Treetop Extreme - AdventureVarious DatesOur new all-inclusive Adventure experience at Treetop Extreme includes: CLIMB - our 10 metre climbing wall SWING - across the Adventure level course JUMP - from our 13 metre freefall simulator Minimum height 1
- Treetop Extreme - ExplorerVarious DatesOur new all-inclusive Explorer experience at Treetop Extreme includes: SWING - across the Explorer level course JUMP - from our 13 metre freefall simulator Minimum height 1
- Treetop Extreme - ExtremeVarious DatesOur new all-inclusive Extreme experience at Treetop Extreme includes: CLIMB - our 10 metre climbing wall SWING - across the Extreme level course JUMP - from our 13 metre freefall simulator Minimum height 1
- Women's Walking NetworkVarious DatesCome and join The Parks Trust volunteers at our monthly Women's Walking Network walks.
- Woof WalksVarious DatesDog walks led by The Parks Trust rangers through our parks
- World Picnic 202026/07/2020Join our annual celebration of music, dance and food from around the world.
- Youth Explorers Course (April - May)21/04/2020 - 19/05/2020Are you aged 11-14 years and mad about all things wildlife? Join our Youth Explorers group to learn more about nature in MK! This five-week immersive course is taught at one of Milton Keynes' most biodiverse and exclusive nature reserves – Linford Lakes
- Youth Explorers Course (June - July)09/06/2020 - 07/07/2020Are you aged 11-14 years and mad about all things wildlife? Join our Youth Explorers group to learn more about nature in MK! This five-week immersive course is taught at one of Milton Keynes' most biodiverse and exclusive nature reserves – Linford Lakes
- Youth Explorers Course (March)03/03/2020 - 31/03/2020Are you aged 11-14 years and mad about all things wildlife? Join our Youth Explorers group to learn more about nature in MK! This five-week immersive course is taught at one of Milton Keynes' most biodiverse and exclusive nature reserves – Linford Lakes
- Youth Sailing SchemeVarious DatesWe offer two-day courses for children aged 8-16 to work towards further qualifications in the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme
Other events in our parks
- Art in the Park 202006/06/2020 - 07/06/2020Annual arts festival presented by MK Islamic Arts, Culture and Heritage.
- Setsubun Bean Throwing Festival01/02/2020Celebrate the start of Spring by chasing out negative spirits with beans and inviting in the positive with sweets!
- 5 Ways Cafe Coffee MorningVarious DatesMonthly community coffee mornings at St Andrews Church in Great Linford Manor Park
- Easy Riders 12th April 2020Various Dates20 mile led cycle ride on country lanes and tracks.
- Filipino Festival01/08/2020 - 02/08/2020A celebration of Filipino culture in Campbell Park.
- Flower Festival05/04/2020Ceremony celebrating the birth of the last Buddha with lots of flowers, reflection and multi-faith prayers
- Great Linford Manor Park Guided WalkVarious DatesJoin the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk of the park.
- Holocaust Memorial Day27/01/2020We remember the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in many parts of the world.
- India Day 202027/06/2020Celebrate the uniqueness of Indian culture and heritage in one big carnival.
- International Festival 202017/07/2020 - 26/07/2020IF: Milton Keynes International Festival returns for 2020
- International Women’s Day08/03/2020We mark the contribution made by women in our society under the 2020 theme: ‘An equal world is an enabled world’.
- International Workers Memorial DayVarious DatesRemembrance service for International Workers Memorial Day.
- Orienteering April 2020Various DatesJoin South Midlands Orienteering Club for monthly orienteering event.
- Peace Pagoda 40th Anniversary Ceremony21/06/2020Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Peace Pagoda in the western hemisphere.
