Take part in the Buckingham Colour Trail and enjoy a creative adventure around the town this May Half Term!
Running from 21st May – 2nd June, this free, family-friendly activity is perfect for both locals and visitors looking to explore the beautiful historic town of Buckingham in a fun and interactive way.
Discover our independent high street shops, cafés, and hidden gems as you follow the trail across town. Make a full day of it by visiting Buckingham’s scenic parks — the perfect spot to relax and bring your colouring sheets to life.
Celebrate the rich history, creativity, and natural beauty of Buckingham while collecting a series of unique colouring sheets, each illustrated by talented local artists.
How it works:
- Pick up your free trail map (available at the Tourist Information Centre)
- Visit participating locations to collect each colouring sheet
- Get creative and colour them in your own style
- Submit your completed designs for a chance to win!
Locations to collect a sheet:
- Tourist Information Centre (Closed Sunday)
- Freya Jones Ltd (Closed Monday & Sunday)
- Howes the Florist (Closed Bank Holiday Monday & Sunday)
- The Amethyst Studio (Closed Monday–Wednesday)
- Bea and Aud Lifestyle (Closed Bank Holiday Monday & Sunday)
- Back to Nature (Closed Sunday)
- Throwback Vintage (Closed Monday, Tuesday & Sunday)
- Courtyard at No6 (Closed Sunday)
- Finca El Monte (Closed Monday & Sunday)
- Cornwall Place Kitchen (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
- Chantry Chapel (Closed Monday, Thursday & Sunday)
Competition Details:
Submit your favourite completed sheets to engagementofficer@buckingham-tc.gov.uk to enter.
Prizes will be awarded across the following categories:
- Under 5s
- Ages 6–10
- Ages 11–18
- Ages 19+
📅 Entries close on: 16th of June.
Whether you’re visiting for the day or live locally, the Buckingham Colour Trail is a great way to explore, support local businesses, and get creative this half term.
A big thank you to Buckingham Art For All for connecting us with the amazing local artists who brought this trail to life:
Freya Kille, Ashley Jones (@aj_artistuk), John Whitehead, Clare Tebboth, and James Rowell.
