BUCKINGHAM FRINGE WEEK 2026

Nature & Wildlife

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Nature & Wildlife •

Celebrating 100 years of Sir David Attenborough’s life for Buckingham Fringe Week 2026

A small waterfall flowing over rocks in a creek, with a bridge and lush green trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Bourton Park Nature Trail

Collect trail sheets from the Tourist Information Centre in the Old Gaol

Trail runs for three weeks from the 20th July

Explore Bourton Park with our fun nature trail. Hunt for hidden wildlife and spot the clues along the way! Collect the letters to reveal our mystery word, then drop your completed map at the Tourist Information Centre for a chance to win a prize. Great outdoor adventure for curious minds and nature lovers of all ages.

Free event.

Looking up at tall trees in a forest with green leaves and a partly cloudy sky visible through the canopy.

100 Trees for 100 Years

From July 19th–26th, make a donation at The Larder Cafe or Buckingham Flower Farm to fund "The Attenborough Hedge." Help us plant 100 trees for Sir David’s 100th year!

£5 donation per tree.

Close-up of a dragonfly perched on top of a small tree branch, with a green blurred background.

Wildlife Photography Competition

Submit your best wildlife or nature photograph. All work will be on display in the Mill Barn during Fringe Week.

Winner announced at Flower Farm Fun Day… Information below.

The deadline for entries is the 17th July.

Flyer for Buckingham Fringe Week's Berties' Walk Community Orchard event from July 20-26, 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM, featuring illustrations of fruit trees, a young woman and a man sitting on a picnic blanket, a QR code, and text describing the event with a red and white goose logo.

Picnic at Berties’

20th July · 6:00pm-8:30pm

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Come along and discover Buckingham’s beautiful community orchard, bursting with apple, pear, plum, cherry and quince trees. Meet the friendly volunteers, bring a picnic, and join the Chair from Midshires Orchard to learn about the trees, plants, and how the orchard is cared for.

Free event.

Close-up of a green plant with small, elongated, oval-shaped fruits hanging from a thin branch, surrounded by green leaves.
Four people stand together in a lush, green outdoor setting beneath a large tree with white flowers, engaging in conversation or observing something in nature during daytime.
A person holding a purple National Trust card in front of a stone building with Gothic-style arched windows, a small circular window, and a wooden fence with foliage.

Crafts at the Chantry Chapel

21st July · 10.30am-12.00pm

Chantry Chapel · Market Hill · Buckingham · MK18 1JX

Get creative with nature-inspired crafts with the National Trust volunteers in the historic Buckingham Chantry Chapel. Afterwards, why not browse the charming bookshop for unique treasures.

Free event.

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Oxford Fiddle Group

21st July · 8.00pm

Radcliffe Centre · Church Street · Buckingham · MK18 1BY

Enjoy a lively mix of tunes from the British Isles, and the USA! Featuring fiddles, Celtic harp, mandolin, and concertina. Appalachian Clog Dancing.

Tickets £7.50 from Buckingham Tourist Information Centre or the Town Council website.

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Nature Makers

22nd July · 11.30am-2.30pm

The Old Cattle Pens · High Street · Buckingham · MK18 1NU

Enjoy mindful, eco-friendly crafts and nature-based play for all ages. A fun, welcoming session designed to help you relax, get creative, and connect with the great outdoors.

Free event.

A wooden table with flowers and floral arrangements, including purple and white flowers, scissors, and ribbons.

Flower arranging with Howes the Florist

22nd July · 4.00pm

Howes · 64-65 Nelson Street · Buckingham · MK18 1BT

Discover the art of rustic flower arranging as you learn how to craft decorations using drilled logs and fresh blooms. This workshop is a perfect way to get inspired!

Pay what you can.

A person holding a purple National Trust card in front of a stone building with arched windows and a wooden fence, ivy, and a sign about slipping when wet.

Crafts at the Chantry Chapel

23rd July · 10.30am-12.00pm

Chantry Chapel · Market Hill · Buckingham · MK18 1JX

Get creative with nature-inspired crafts with the National Trust volunteers in the historic Buckingham Chantry Chapel. Afterwards, why not browse the charming bookshop for unique treasures.

Free event.

A person holding a large tarantula with multiple legs, with a blurry background.

Bug Fest

23rd July · 11.00am-4.00pm

Lace Hill Community Centre · Catchpin Street · Buckingham · MK18 7RR

Get up close with an amazing lineup of creatures, including giant snails, giant millipedes, giant stick insects, hissing cockroaches, colourful beetles, desert scorpions, red‑knee tarantulas, impressive bird‑eating spiders, and even giant bat‑eating centipedes.

Free event.

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Nature Quiz

23rd July · Doors open at 7.00pm Start at 7.30pm

The Granary · Grand Junction · 13 High Street · Buckingham · MK18 1NT

Put your wildlife knowledge to the test! Grab a team of up to 6 and join us for a fun, nature-themed quiz. Prizes to be won for 1st and 2nd place.

Entry £2 cash per person.

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Art in the Market

24th July · 1.00pm-4.00pm

The Old Cattle Pens · High Street · Buckingham · MK18 1NU

Get creative at the Cattle Pens! Use our free supplies to craft your own nature-inspired masterpiece in a relaxed, friendly setting. A fun afternoon for all ages to celebrate the wild together.

Free event.

Poster advertising a community screening of 'People's Emergency Briefing' on July 24th at 7:30 pm, hosted by The Film Place and the University of Buckingham, with a follow-up discussion with MP Callum Anderson.

People’s Emergency Briefing

24th July · 7:30pm

The Film Place · Vinson Building · Hunter Street · Buckingham · MK18 1DQ

Get the facts and feel the heart behind the headlines. This compelling 50-minute screening combines top-tier science with real-world reactions, helping us all navigate the future of our planet together.

Free event.

A field of pink tulips with a dirt pathway running through the middle, under a cloudy sky with sunlight breaking through.

Flower Farm Fun Day

25th July · 12:00pm-6:30pm

Buckingham Flower Farm · Manor Farm · Buckingham · MK18 7DS

A fun-filled day for the whole family! Enjoy a (paid) pick your own flower session, free Gnome Trail, lawn games and a bar for refreshments. Don't miss the Wildlife Photography Competition winners announcement at 5:30pm!

Free event.

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Bite Club

25th July · 4.00pm-9.00pm

Embleton Way · Buckingham

Come hungry and explore a diverse selection of international flavours from a wide range of food trucks. Bring your picnic blanket and relax to the live music. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable feast in the heart of your community.

Free event.

Children and adults gathered around a large colorful bounce house with a mesh window, outdoors on a sunny day.

Family Fun Day Lace Hill

26th July · 1.00pm-4.00pm

Lace Hill Community Centre · Catchpin Street · Buckingham · MK18 7RR

Join us for a fun-filled day at Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre! Enjoy DJ Dan, bouncy castles, games, stalls, and ice cream. There’s something for everyone!

Free event.

COMING SOON….

A crowded outdoor concert at night with a band playing on a small stage illuminated by colorful lights. The audience is enjoying the show, some standing and some sitting, with buildings and trees in the background.

Band Jam

30th August · 1:00pm-10:00pm

Buckingham Town Centre

Bandjam is back on Sunday 30th August in the ‘Bull Ring’, outside Jardines Pharmacy with a full nine hours of free, live music that will rock the town Centre from 1pm – 10pm. More details will be released nearer the time.

Free event.

A woman with long brown hair and sunglasses on her head, smiling, kneeling behind a white and black dog with a blue rosette, on a blue award podium numbered 2. The scene is outdoors with trees, a wooden fence, a cloudy sky, and a parked silver van in the background.

Buckingham Dog Show

5th September · 11:00am-3:00pm

Bourton Park

A fun family event - show off your dog! With a wide range of classes to enter into.

Free event.

A colorful amusement park swing ride illuminated with pink, purple, and yellow neon lights against a dark night sky.

Charter Fair

17th and 24th October

Buckingham Town Centre

A huge range of rides and stalls that transforms the whole town for 2 Saturday’s in October! A tradition going back 600 years.

Rides individually priced.