What's On in Your Parks
Organised by the Parks Trust
- Activity DayVarious DatesJoin us for our summer 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 - Furzton Linear Park - 3rd September 201903/09/2019Join our bat enthusiast for an 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 - 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
- Carols at the Rose15/12/2019Join us for our annual carolling afternoon. Bring a lantern and wrap up warm.
- Big 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: Christmas WreathsVarious DatesJoin the rangers and learn to make your own Christmas wreath, using natural materials harvested from the parks
- 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 one hour on a kneeboard to get confident with the course
- Linford Lakes Nature Reserve Open Day25/07/2019Come and explore the wildlife of Linford Lakes, the best kept secret in Milton Keynes. Activities will range, but may include: bug hunting, pond dipping, bird watching, and our Wildlife Detective Trail and Challenges. All activities are completely free and suitable for all ages. This event is being run by the Parks Trust and the Friends of Linford Lakes Nature Reserve.
- Make A Difference Day26/10/2019Join us on the biggest volunteering day of the year as we tidy up at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve.
- 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.
- Howe Park Wood Education Centre Open Day23/07/2019 - 26/08/2019Free Open Days at Howe Park Wood Education Centre Come and explore the wildlife of Howe Park Wood, take part in our Wildlife Detective Challenge and learn how to identify the tracks and trails left by nature. Open Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30-2.30 during the Summer Holiday.
- Paddle WeekVarious DatesOur paddle weeks we offer in the summer holidays are a five-day course for children to work on the PaddlePower Scheme
- Paddlepower28/09/2019 - 29/09/2019The PaddlePower scheme is for children aged 8 – 14 who want to progress and achieve qualifications outlined by British Canoeing
- 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 - Insect survey29/07/2019Parkland Explorers: Insect surveys
- Parkland Explorers - Wilderness SurvivalVarious DatesJoin the Parkland Explorers wilderness survival session
- Parkland Explorers - Wildlife Wanderers28/08/2019Want 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.
- Pushchairs in the Park - Lodge LakeVarious 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)17/08/2019 - 18/08/2019The RYA Start Sailing course is for participants aged 16+ who are looking to take their first steps in the sailing world
- RYA Start Windsurfing10/08/2019 - 11/08/2019Take 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
- 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 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.
- Woof WalksVarious DatesDog walks led by The Parks Trust rangers through our parks
- Youth Explorers Course10/09/2019Youth Explorers is a six-week outdoor learning course for young people aged between 11-14 years old
- Youth Sailing Scheme14/09/2019 - 15/09/2019We 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
- Armistice Day11/11/2019Armistice Day is an opportunity to pay our respects to those who have given their lives in time of war.
- Big Fun Run and Dog Jog01/09/2019Get involved in your local fun run at Willen Lake this September!
- Easy RidersVarious DatesJoin MK Cycle Touring Club for this monthly cycle ride. Enjoy 30 miles on country lanes and tracks to Salcey Forest.
- 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.
- MK Rowing Regatta21/09/2019Join MK Rowing Club for their annual Regatta at Caldecotte Lake.
- Oktoberfest 201911/10/2019 - 12/10/2019Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer and folk festival. It traditionally takes place in Munich, Germany from mid September and lasts 18 days.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- Yoga in the ParkVarious DatesJoin experienced teachers for a yoga session in Campbell Park
