The Community Fair is back again this year providing a vehicle for local groups, societies and charities to raise funds.
The event will take place on Saturday 9th December 2023 in the Community Centre immediately after the town’s Christmas Parade.
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Christmas Parade
This event is organised by the Buckingham Christmas Parade Committee and sponsored by Buckingham Town Council.
The Parade forms up on Chandos Road and makes its way through the town centre and back to Chandos Road. Floats, walking groups and marching bands will make their way through Buckingham Town Centre and then back to Chandos Road.
There will be a road closure, organised by the Town Council, in place whilst the parade is taking place. There will also be a Bus Diversion, so if you are a bus user, please check the diversion route before hand.
Christmas Lights Switch On
Join us to switch on the towns sparkly Christmas Lights, sing carols and enjoy an abundance of Christmas stalls in the town centre on Thursday 23rd November 2023 from 6pm – 8pm.
Winter Fair
The Winter Fair is back! This event is open to all, so bring the family and join us for a jolly afternoon at Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre on Sunday 19th November 2022 from 2pm – 4pm. The aim of the Winter Fair event is to bring the community together in a festive celebration and support local crafters, groups and businesses. It will also be a great opportunity to start some Christmas shopping if you haven’t already.
Remembrance Parade
The Remembrance Day Parade is organized by the Royal British Legion and will be taking place on Sunday 12th November 2023.
The parade will form up on Market Hill before the procession moves off, walking through the town centre towards Castle Street. The parade ends at St Peter and St Paul’s Church where the War Memorial is sited. A rolling road closure, organised by Buckingham Town Council, will be in place when the parade is on the move.
Market Hill will be closed from 9 am until 12:30 pm, allowing the parade to form and disband. A rolling road closure will be in place from 10:15 am for Market Square and Castle Street. The length of West Street from the junction with Western Ave to Market Square and the High Street from the junction with High Street/Moreton Road.
Once the parade has reached St Peter & St Paul’s Church, the road closure will be lifted until it is ready to march back to Market Hill. Diversions will still be in place during this time.
We ask that motorists are patient, and if possible, avoid the town centre during the above times.
Bonfire & Fireworks
The annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display will take place on Saturday 4th November 2023 in the paddock in Bourton Park from 6pm.
Charter Fair
The Charter Fair is returning to Buckingham on Saturday 14th and 21st October 2023.
The fair operated by Nichols Amusements will arrive in town on Friday 13th October to set up for Saturday 14th October with dodgems, sideshows and stalls. It will then return on Friday 20th October to set up for 21st October and a road closure for the town centre will be in place for both weekends. There will also be a bus diversion in place for both weekends of the Charter Fair so if you use public transport on a regular basis, check out the diversion notice.
Charter Fair
The Charter Fair is returning to Buckingham on Saturday 14th and 21st October 2023.
The fair operated by Nichols Amusements will arrive in town on Friday 13th October to set up for Saturday 14th October with dodgems, sideshows and stalls. It will then return on Friday 20th October to set up for 21st October and a road closure for the town centre will be in place for both weekends. There will also be a bus diversion in place for both weekends of the Charter Fair so if you use public transport on a regular basis, check out the diversion notice.
River Rinse 2
The second of this year’s River Rinses will take place on Sunday 1st October 2023 from 10am. The stretch of river that will be cleared is yet to be confirmed. Stowe Sub Aqua Group members will be on hand to pull any debris from the river. Volunteers and members of Buckingham Town Council will litter pick along the riverbank and collect the debris found in the river.
River Rinse 1
The first of this year’s River Rinses will take place on Sunday 17th September 2023 from 10am. The stretch of river that will be cleared is yet to be confirmed. Stowe Sub Aqua Group members will be on hand to pull any debris from the river. Volunteers and members of Buckingham Town Council will litter pick along the riverbank and collect the debris found in the river.