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 Week26/08/2019 - 30/08/2019A 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
- Carols at the Rose15/12/2019Join us for our annual carolling afternoon. Bring a lantern and wrap up warm.
- Community Litter Pick16/09/2019Come 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
- 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
- Howe Park Wood Education Centre Open DayVarious DatesFree 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
- 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 Day29/08/2019Come and explore the wildlife of Linford Lakes, the best kept secret in Milton Keynes
- Make A Difference Day26/10/2019Join us on the biggest volunteering day of the year as we tidy up at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve.
- 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 - Wilderness SurvivalVarious DatesJoin the Parkland Explorers wilderness survival session
- Pushchairs in the Park - Campbell 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
- 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
- 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 Walks14/09/2019Dog 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
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!
- CricketVarious DatesCricket Match at Campbell Park Pavilion: Stony Stratford 1st v Kislingbury Temperance 1st
- Easy RidersVarious DatesJoin MK Cycle Touring Club for this monthly cycle ride. Enjoy 30 miles on country lanes and tracks to Salcey Forest.
- Floating Market24/08/2019 - 26/08/2019Roving Canal Traders are back again this Summer to the Grand Union Canal Towpath in Milton Keynes. Between bridges 81 and 81a.
- 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 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- The Big Nineties Festival11/10/2019The Big Nineties Festivals Lands in Milton Keynes This October!
- Yoga in the Park21/09/2019Join experienced teachers for a yoga session in Willen Lake North
