What's On in Your Parks
Organised by the Parks Trust
- 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 - Furzton Linear Park - 3rd September 201903/09/2019Join our bat enthusiast for an evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Bat Walk - Great Linford Manor Park - 15th May 201915/05/2019Join our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Bat Walk - Howe Park Wood - 10th May 2019Various DatesJoin our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Bat Walk - Ouzel Valley Park - 29th August 201929/08/2019As part of the international Bat Night Celebration, join our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Bat Walk - Shenley Wood - 23rd May 201923/05/2019Join our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Bat Walk - Stony Stratford - 11th May 201911/05/2019Join our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Bat Walk - Walton Lake - 31st July 201931/07/2019Join our bat enthusiast for an adult only evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Adult Paddleboarding ClubVarious DatesDo you want to try something new one evening a week? Do you want to get involved in Stand Up Paddleboarding? Do you want to meet new friends and discover a new activity? Sign up for our Adult Paddleboarding Club and you will tick all of those boxes! We will work to teach new skills and develop your skills to be efficient in paddling
- Archaeology Week08/04/2019 - 13/04/2019Archaeology Week will take place from 8th April - 13th April as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded project to reveal, revive and restore Great Linford Manor Park.
- Archaeology WeekVarious DatesFancy becoming an archaeologist! Then come join the Parks Trust and Cotswold Archaeology as we look to discover more about this historic landscape of Great Linford Manor Park
- Big Doggie Do25/05/2019 - 26/05/2019Back for 2019, our ever-popular dog fiesta - the Big Doggie Do! Two days of dogs shows, stalls and entertainment. This year’s event will feature exciting areas like K9 Aqua Sport and have-a-go-agility. This free event welcomes all four-legged friends and their owners from 12pm until 5pm each day at Willen Lake South.
- Carols at the Rose15/12/2019Join us for our annual carolling afternoon. Bring a lantern and wrap up warm.
- Community Litter PickVarious DatesCome and join the rangers for a series of Community Litter Picks.
- 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: Autumn fruits, roots and seeds12/10/2019Join The Hedgewitch to find out the different foods growing naturally in our beautiful nature reserve
- Discover: Bats07/09/2019Join the rangers for an interesting evening finding out more about the different bat species we have in Milton Keynes
- Discover: Bushcraft (April 2019)27/04/2019Join our Outdoor Learning team to understand how we can use the natural world if we found ourselves in a survival situation
- Discover: Butterflies and day flying moths13/07/2019Learn about butterflies in MK and their identification
- Discover: Christmas WreathsVarious DatesJoin the rangers and learn to make your own Christmas wreath, using natural materials harvested from the parks
- Discover: Great Linford Manor Project08/05/2019Great Linford Manor Park is a special and wonderful place to visit, with a history that can be traced back at least to Saxon times
- Discover: Spring Wild Food Cookery - Sold Out06/04/2019Join The Hedgewitch to find out the different foods growing naturally in our beautiful nature reserve
- Discover: Tree Identification26/06/2019Join the rangers for a short walk around the Ouzel Valley, learning to identify the trees in our parkland by their leaf, bark, bud and blossom
- Family Bat Walk - Linford Lakes Nature Reserve - 5th July 201905/07/2019Join our bat enthusiast for this family friendly evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Guided walk at Great Linford Manor Park - 'Priests, astrologers and physicians'23/03/2019Guided walk - Priests, Astrologers and Physicians Date: Saturday, 23rd March Time: 2 - 3:30pm Meet: Milton Keynes Art Centre car park, MK14 5DZ Great Linford Manor Park is unique in Milton Keynes and features over 1,000 years of history
- John Muir Award 4 day course20/08/2019 - 23/08/2019The Parks Trust are proud to be running a 4 day John Muir Award course for 11-14 year olds
- 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 30 minutes 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.
- May Day04/05/2019Dance around the maypole and celebrate May Day with The Parks Trust. Fun for all the family with traditional May Day celebrations, children's entertainment, stalls and rides.
- Milton Keynes Walking Festival10/05/2019 - 12/05/2019Annual Walking Festival with 18 walks across one weekend
- MK Festival of Nature28/06/2019 - 06/07/20199 day festival with lots of events and activities to help you discover the natural world
- Moth Mornings - Linford Lakes Nature Reserve - 29th June 201929/06/2019Join our moth enthusiast to learn about these amazing creatures over a cup of tea
- NEW 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
- NEW Treetop Extreme - ExplorerVarious DatesOur new all-inclusive Explorer experience at Treetop Extreme includes: CLIMB - our 10 metre climbing wall SWING - across the Explorer level course JUMP - from our 13 metre freefall simulator Minimum height 1
- NEW 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
- Paddle WeekVarious DatesOur paddle weeks we offer in the summer holidays are a five-day course for children to work on the PaddlePower Scheme
- PaddlepowerVarious DatesThe PaddlePower scheme is for children aged 8 – 14 who want to progress and achieve qualifications outlined by British Canoeing
- Parkland Explorers - Back to Basics Bushcraft24/04/2019New for 2019! Get involved with Parkland Explorers - for adults and families
- 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 - Foraging walk16/09/2019Parkland Explorers: Foraging this Autumn! Discover what Milton Keynes parklands has to offer when foraging in your local nature reserve – you’ll learn how to identify wild plants, berries and nuts as well as considering how to forage safely
- Parkland Explorers - Freshwater Investigation29/05/2019Want to get involved with our Parkland Explorers session? The fresh water investigation session is a great opportunity to explore local ponds within our parkland and identify the plants and creatures living within the waters
- Parkland Explorers - Insect survey29/07/2019Parkland Explorers: Insect surveys
- Parkland Explorers - Wilderness SurvivalVarious DatesJoin the Parkland Explorers wilderness survival session
- Parkland Explorers - Wildlife WanderersVarious DatesWant to be a Parkland Explorer! Join the Wildlife Wanderers session to enjoy the local parkland and learn about the highlights of the park and some interesting wildlife facts
- Parkland Play21/08/2019Join the rangers for a family fun afternoon with games and activities at Brooklands Meadow Park.
- Parkland Play13/08/2019Bring a picnic and join the rangers for a family fun afternoon with games and activities at Great Linford Manor Park.
- Public Open Meeting18/07/2019Discover a review of the year and what's planned for The Parks Trust.
- Pushchairs in the Park - Linford WoodVarious 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)Various DatesThe 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 City16/08/2019Dress up as your favourite underwater character and join the rangers for a family fun afternoon with games and activities around the lake.
- 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
- Splash 'n' Play (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 education 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 Adventure ClimbVarious DatesThe Treetop Adventure Climb; 15ft off the ground, 2 zip wries and 16 obstacles which will test your nerve and ability whilst being exposed to the elements
- Treetop Adventure PackageVarious DatesThe Treetop Adventure Package; a discount combination of the Explorer and Adventure Climb
- Treetop Explorer ClimbVarious DatesThis trail in the trees maxes out at 9 feet high, making it the perfect place to start for the younger or more nervous adventurers out there
- Treetop Extreme ClimbVarious DatesThe Treetop Extreme Climb; 35 ft in the air, 2 zip wires and 16 obstacles of pure adrenaline guarantee a real taste of aerial adventure
- Treetop Extreme PackageVarious DatesThe Treetop Extreme Package; a discount combination of the Adventure and Extreme Climb
- Walk 14: Canal Walk and Canal Boat Ride12/05/2019Part of MK Walking Festival
- Walk 15: Ouse Valley Park and Cosgrove Walk12/05/2019Part of MK Walking Festival
- Walk 16: Figure of Eight in Loughton and Bradwell12/05/2019Part of MK Walking Festival
- Walk 17: Look Around Simpson and Woughton on the Green12/05/2019Part of MK Walking Festival
- Walk 18: Guided Walk of Great Linford Manor Park12/05/2019Part of MK Walking Festival
- Walk 3: 25 Mile Challenge Walk11/05/2019A special walk for the 10th anniversary of MK Walking Festival
- 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.
- Woof WalksVarious DatesDog walks led by The Parks Trust rangers through our parks
- Youth Explorers CourseVarious DatesYouth Explorers is a six week outdoor learning course for young people aged between 11-14 years old
- Youth Sailing SchemeVarious DatesWe offer two-day courses for children aged 8-16 to work towards further qualifications in the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme
- Youth Windsurfing Scheme24/08/2019 - 25/08/2019The Youth Windsurfing Scheme is for children from beginner level to advanced
Other events in our parks
- African Diaspora Day20/07/2019Global Outreach Foundation in conjunction with local African Community groups in Milton Keynes are delighted to announce this year’s event which will take place on the 20th July at Campbell Park, Milton Keynes.
- Armistice Day11/11/2019Armistice Day is an opportunity to pay our respects to those who have given their lives in time of war.
- CricketVarious DatesCricket Match at Campbell Park Pavilion: Stony Stratford 1st v Loddington & Mawsley 1st
- Disability Awareness Day at MK Rose12/07/2019Celebrate and acknowledge the experiences and capabilities of people with disabilities at MK Rose.
- Dragon Boat Festival23/06/2019Annual charity dragon boat races. Click here for more details or to enter your team: to http://dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/dragon-boat-festivals/milton-keynes/
- Family Heritage Open Day22/09/2019Come and explore the unique heritage of Great Linford Manor Park through fun, family activities.
- Friends of Linford Lakes Nature Reserve Open SundayVarious DatesMonthly open Sunday at the Nature Reserve
- Heritage Open Day Tours15/09/2019Find out about the great stories behind the pillars at MK Rose.
- International Workers Memorial Day28/04/2019Remembrance service for International Workers Memorial Day.
- Inland Waterways Associations Spring Canal Clean-up05/04/2019 - 06/04/2019This twice-yearly event is organised by IWA Milton Keynes Branch, sponsored by Wyvern Shipping Co Ltd and supported by Canal & River Trust and The Parks Trust. Everyone is welcome whether by boat or on foot. You can litter-pick from the towpath and hedges, or work aboard a boat to retrieve items from the canal or opposite bank. Hi-vis jackets, gloves and hard hats etc. are provided, but please bring your own safety footwear (steel-capped boots mandatory on workboats).
- MK City Trail Duathlon21/04/2019Presented by Big Cow events and Resultsbase MK City Duathlon is brand new using Willen Lake and Campbell Park for various parts of the course.
- MK Festival of History15/06/2019 - 16/06/2019Join HeritageMK for their biannual celebration of history and heritage. With re-enactments, stalls, stage entertainment and heritage displays.
- MK Playday07/08/2019MK Playday is back! Join the biggest day of play with MK Play Partnership. Experience the different zones, join in with activities and games and enjoy the main stage entertainment.
- Peace Pagoda Anniversary16/06/2019Annual celebration of the first Peace Pagoda in the western hemisphere
- Pretty Muddy 5k Run07/09/2019Race for Life Pretty Muddy is a brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.
- Pride:MK 201914/09/2019This is planned to be a family friendly, accessible, diverse and free to attend event for the LGBTQ+ community in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.
- Ride Out29/09/2019Pleasure ride with classes to suit every rider. Click for more information...
- Summer Screens Open Air Cinema22/08/2019 - 25/08/2019Cult Screens is not just about the film, they have fantastic food and drink options as well, including craft beers from independent breweries, superb wines, cocktails, fresh popcorn and fantastic food.
- Thai Festival31/08/2019 - 01/09/2019A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.
- Walk 12: Try Nordic Walking in MK11/05/2019 - 12/05/2019Walk 12: Try Nordic Walking in MK
- Vigil for New Zealand Mosque Attacks20/03/2019Please note that a Vigil is to be held on Wednesday 20 March at 5.30 p.m. to commemorate the victims of the New Zealand Mosque Attacks. The Vigil has been organised by the Muslim Community.
- Walk 1: Willen Hospice Walk10/05/2019Walk 1 of MK Walking Festival at Willen Lake North
- Yoga in the ParkVarious DatesJoin experienced teachers for a yoga session at Furzton Lake
