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.
