What's On in Your Parks
Organised by the Parks Trust
- Carols at the Rose15/12/2019Join us for our annual carolling afternoon. Bring a lantern and wrap up warm.
- Discover Archery29/09/2019Come 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 Kayaking12/10/2019Try your hand at kayaking with tuition from one of our coaches
- Discover Powerboating27/10/2019Take part in a 90minute taster session and Discover Powerboating
- Discover Sailing20/10/2019An 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 Windsurfing13/10/2019An introduction to windsurfing, led by one of our enthusiastic, qualified windsurf instructors
- Discover: Autumn fruits, roots and seeds12/10/2019Join The Hedgewitch to find out the different foods growing naturally in our beautiful nature reserve
- Discover: Christmas WreathsVarious DatesJoin the rangers and learn to make your own Christmas wreath, using natural materials harvested from the parks
- Great Linford Manor Park Heritage Open Day22/09/2019A fun event for all ages with activities including Guided walks of the park and buildings, Live Music, Community Stalls, Arts & craft activities, Opening of grade 2* listed buildings, Food and Drink, Children’s Heritage Trail and many more events to be announced
- 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
- Make A Difference Day26/10/2019Join us on the biggest volunteering day of the year as we tidy up at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve.
- Parkland Explorers - Birdwatching walk30/10/2019Be part of the Parkland Explorers Birdwatching Walk! Take a walk through a unique nature reserve and take in the wealth and variety of bird species that reside there
- Parkland Explorers - Wilderness SurvivalVarious DatesJoin the Parkland Explorers wilderness survival session
- Pushchairs in the Park - Ouzel Valley ParkVarious DatesLooking after your new baby can be a very busy time leaving exercise at the bottom of your list of things to do. Come along and discover some wonderful walks in Milton Keynes parkland, enjoy the fresh air, and meet new friends.
- RYA Basic Skills (Level 2)05/10/2019 - 06/10/2019The RYA Basic Skills course is designed to teach participants aged 16+, how to sail the boat solo
- 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)
- Splash 'n' Play (Off-peak)Various Dates1 x Child Ticket for Spash 'n' Play a single session
- Spooky Halloween Walks25/10/2019Dare to take a walk in the wood and celebrate Halloween by joining one of our spooky walks? Walks get scarier as the evening progresses
- Stars in the Park05/10/2019Explore the skies with our rangers and UK Astronomy
- Talk: Amazing Howe Park Wood13/11/2019Join our speaker for a fascinating evening learning about the amazing wildlife and natural history of this ancient woodland
- Talk: Wildlife in MK16/10/2019Join our speaker for a fascinating insight into the variety of Milton Keynes' wildlife, much of which can be found in our 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
- Willen CrusadersVarious DatesWillen Crusaders is a club for children aged 8 - 16 years old
- Women's Walking NetworkVarious DatesCome and join The Parks Trust volunteers at our monthly Women's Walking Network walks. Get to know your parks better and make some new friends.
Other events in our parks
- Armistice Day11/11/2019Armistice Day is an opportunity to pay our respects to those who have given their lives in time of war.
- Best Parties Ever - Electric Jungle30/11/2019 - 21/12/2019Enter an exotic and exhilarating Electric Jungle, as contemporary meets traditional, with far eastern magic, intrigue and enchantment. To the chaotic sound of Tuk-Tuks and bustling street-life, wander through our unique and atmospheric ancient city, with its flashing street signs and bright neon.
- Easy RidersVarious DatesJoin MK Cycle Touring Club for this monthly cycle ride. Enjoy 30 miles on country lanes and tracks to Salcey Forest.
- Friends of Linford Lakes Nature Reserve Open SundayVarious DatesMonthly open Sunday at the Nature Reserve
- Oktoberfest 201912/10/2019Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer and folk festival. It traditionally takes place in Munich, Germany from mid September and lasts 18 days.
- Ride Out29/09/2019Pleasure ride with classes to suit every rider. Click for more information...
- The Big Nineties Festival11/10/2019The Big Nineties Festivals Lands in Milton Keynes This October!
