Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days are set to return for 2024 with days taking place throughout September.

Taking place from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 September, a packed programme of over 230 family events, guided walks, historic talks, cycle rides, creative workshops, open days, exhibitions, film screenings and musical performances, all completely free to attend, are being arranged to celebrate the city’s heritage.

Key attractions opening their doors for free include Milton Keynes Museum, Great Linford Manor Park, Westbury Arts Centre, Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre, The Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes Arts Centre and the Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney.

Living Archive MK is funded by Milton Keynes City Council to manage this flagship annual heritage event for the new city and it is delivered by all the heritage, cultural and community organisations who give their time and resources to make these events FREE.

The theme for 2024 is Routes, Networks and Connections and across the city many of our MK HODs organisers will be taking you on journeys as far afield as Ukraine, India and Sierra Leone, with workshops, exhibitions, film screenings and events celebrating the contribution that their communities have made to our new city. Experience the culture and cuisine of other lands, take part in artist-led workshops and celebrate all that our city has to offer with 10 days of family-friendly free activities.

Can’t make any of the scheduled events? Once again there are plenty of self-guided walks and trails to keep you busy at times to suit you.

You can collect your MK HODs brochure from the Milton Keynes libraries, from Get Smart carousels in local supermarkets from the beginning of August, or browse the events online at www.livingarchive.org.uk/events/category/events