Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with the theme: WILDLIFE AND NATURE!
Monday 20th July
Picnic at Berties’ Walk
Time: TBC
Location: Community Orchard, Berties’ Walk
Come along and explore Buckingham’s community orchard, home to apple, pear, plum, cherry, and quince trees. Meet the volunteers who help care for the orchard, bring a picnic, and learn more about local trees and wildlife.
FREE
Tuesday 21st July
Fringe Event – Crafts at Chantry Chapel
Time: 10:30am–12:00pm
Location: Chantry Chapel, Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX
Get creative with nature-inspired crafts alongside National Trust volunteers in the historic Chantry Chapel. Afterwards, browse the charming bookshop for unique treasures.
FREE
Oxford Fiddle Group
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Radcliffe Centre, Church Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BY
Enjoy a lively evening of traditional tunes from the British Isles and the USA, featuring fiddles, Celtic harp, mandolin, concertina, and Appalachian clog dancing.
Tickets: £7.50
Available from Buckingham Tourist Information Centre or the Town Council website.
Wednesday 22nd July
Fringe Event – Nature Makers at the Cattle Pens
Time: 11:30am–2:30pm
Location: The Old Cattle Pens, High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NU
Enjoy mindful, eco-friendly crafts and nature-based play for all ages. A welcoming session designed to help you relax, get creative, and connect with nature.
FREE
Fringe Event – Floral Arranging with Howes Florist
Time: After 4:00pm
Location: Howes Florist, 64–65 Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BT
Discover the art of rustic flower arranging using drilled logs and fresh blooms. A wonderful workshop to inspire your creativity.
Pay What You Can
Thursday 23rd July
Fringe Event – Crafts at Chantry Chapel
Time: 10:30am–12:00pm
Location: Chantry Chapel, Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX
Join National Trust volunteers for another morning of nature-inspired crafts in the beautiful Chantry Chapel.
FREE
Fringe Event – BugFest at Lace Hill
Time: 11:00am–4:00pm
Location: Lace Hill Community Centre, Catchpin Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RR
Meet an incredible range of fascinating creatures, including giant snails, millipedes, stick insects, colourful beetles, scorpions, tarantulas, and more.
FREE
Fringe Event – The Grand Junction Nature Quiz
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Quiz Starts: 7:30pm
Location: The Granary, Grand Junction, 13 High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NT
Put your wildlife knowledge to the test with a fun nature-themed quiz. Teams of up to 6 welcome, with prizes for 1st and 2nd place.
Entry: £2 cash per person
Friday 24th July
Fringe Event – Art in the Market
Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm
Location: The Old Cattle Pens, High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NU
Create your own nature-inspired masterpiece using free art supplies in a relaxed and friendly setting. Suitable for all ages.
FREE
Fringe Event – People’s Emergency Briefing Screening
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Film Place, Vinson Building, Hunter Street, Buckingham, MK18 1DQ
A compelling 50-minute film combining climate science with real-world stories and reactions, helping us better understand the future of our planet.
FREE
Saturday 25th July
Fringe Event – Flower Farm Fun Day
Time: 12:00pm until close
Location: Buckingham Flower Farm, Manor Farm, Buckingham, MK18 7DS
A fun-filled day for the whole family featuring pick-your-own flowers, a gnome trail, lawn games, refreshments, and the Wildlife Photography Competition winners announcement at 5:30pm.
FREE
Fringe Event – Bite Club
Time: 4:00pm–9:00pm
Location: Embleton Way, Buckingham
Enjoy a fantastic selection of international street food, live music, and a relaxed picnic atmosphere in the heart of the community.
FREE
Sunday 26th July
Fringe Event – Family Fun Day at Lace Hill
Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm
Location: Lace Hill Community Centre, Catchpin Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RR
Join us for an afternoon packed with entertainment including DJ Dan, bouncy castles, games, stalls, and ice cream. Fun for the whole family.
FREE
All Week Activities
Bourton Park Nature Trail
Collect your trail sheets from the Tourist Information Centre in the Old Gaol.
Explore Bourton Park with this fun wildlife trail. Hunt for hidden creatures, solve the clues, and uncover the mystery word. Return your completed map for a chance to win a prize.
Trail runs for two weeks
FREE
Special Events at Manor Farm
100 Trees for 100 Years
From 19th–26th July, donations can be made at The Larder Café or Buckingham Flower Farm to help fund The Attenborough Hedge and support the planting of 100 trees in celebration of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th year.
Wildlife Photography Competition
Submit your best wildlife or nature photograph for display in the Mill Barn during Fringe Week.
Entry deadline: 17th July