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What's on in Broad Oak

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Broad Oak.

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Likely freeChildren & Family

Q:Hub (Youth)

Q:Hub is a safe space for young LGBTQ+ people aged 11-19 to come and meet others, have a chat about how they’re doing, and access wellbeing support in a quiet and calm environment.

Wed 22 Jul17:00Q:House(4.5mi)

via Q:HouseLocal gem

Likely freeTheatre

Summer of Play

Join us this summer for a season packed with fun, games, and outdoor adventures at Ascott’s Summer of Play. Whether you’re building, aiming, competing, or exploring, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

Thu 23 JulAscott House(3mi)

via Ascott HouseLocal gem

Community

Work party – to be confirmed

Coming to one of our work parties? Wear sturdy shoes, long trousers and work gloves. We provide tools like shears, clippers and litter pickers, plus some longer, thick gloves for thorny work. We usually stop midway for a tea and coffee break.

Thu 23 Jul09:30South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth(1.2mi)

via South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth

Community

Connections Community Cafe

Come along and treat yourself to a drink, homemade cake and the chance to connect with others. If you like crafting, bring your own projects to enjoy alongside others, or try something new. Everyone welcome.

Thu 23 Jul11:00St. Mary's Community Centre(4.8mi)

via St. Mary's Community Centre

Community

Around £7

Awesome Archaeology

Become an archaeologist for the day with our fun workshop!

Thu 23 Jul12:00Bosworth Battlefield Country Park(1.8mi)

via Bosworth Battlefield Country Park

Likely freeTheatre

Summer of Play at Ascott

back to Upcoming events at Ascott Skip to content Summer of Play at Ascott Get ready, set, play! Free event (admission applies) Join us this summer for a season packed with fun, games, and outdoor adventures at Ascott’s Summer of Play. Collect your map from the kiosk and head to the PLAY FIELD next to the Pavilion Tea Room to discover a range of exciting activities, including soft archery, XXL play blocks, giant garden games, and much more. Whether you’re building, aiming, competing, or exploring, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. This event is FREE with admission. Simply collect your Summer of Play map from the kiosk on arrival and let the adventure begin!

Thu 23 Jul12:30Ascott(2.5mi)

via Ascott

Theatre

Summer of Play

Thu 23 Jul12:30Ascott House(3mi)

via Ascott HouseLocal gem

Community

Crafty cuppa

Spotted Crafty cuppa on Hockliffe Street Baptist Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 23 Jul14:00Hockliffe Street Baptist Church(1.9mi)

via Hockliffe Street Baptist Church

Community

Knit and Natter

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 14:15Details: Bring your knitting/crochet/sewing and join a small group who meet at the Church fortnightly for company and a cup of tea. If you would like more information please contact us on.

Thu 23 Jul15:15Trinity Methodist Church(1.7mi)

via Trinity Methodist Church

Likely freeChildren & Family

Q:youth Fenny (Youth)

A safe space for those young people to come together. This space is for ages 13-18.

Thu 23 Jul18:30Q:House(4.5mi)

via Q:HouseLocal gem

Likely freeTheatre

Summer of Play at Ascott

Fri 24 Jul12:30Ascott(2.5mi)

via Ascott

History & Heritage

48 COM Side-Event: Making World Heritage Count for Global Biodiversity Goals

In 2022, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), a shared plan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Ahead of the seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the CBD (COP17), to be held in Armenia in October 2026, governments will undertake a global review of collective progress in implementing the Framework. Held on the margins of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, this ...

Fri 24 Jul14:15Ephesus(1.8mi)

via Ephesus

Community

Pop up stall outside Waitrose

We are going to do a pop up stall on climate change and planet before profit on outside Waitrose. This is just before the canal festival gets under way. We […]

Sat 25 Jul09:30South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth(1.2mi)

via South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth

Festivals & Events

Canal festival

Sat 25 Jul10:00South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth(1.2mi)

via South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth

Community

Around £8

Roman Gladiators

Step into the Colosseum as you learn what it takes to be a Roman Gladiator in this interactive session!

Sat 25 Jul11:30Bosworth Battlefield Country Park(1.8mi)

via Bosworth Battlefield Country Park

Likely freeHistory & Heritage

MK Museum Community Day

Celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of Milton Keynes at our annual Community & Culture Celebration, a free, family-friendly event showcasing the creativity, diversity, and shared heritage of our city.

Sat 25 Jul11:30Q:House(4.5mi)

via Q:HouseLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Linslade Canal Festival

Join us for a day of celebration as the popular Linslade Canal Festival returns to Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. You can find Leighton Buzzard Art Society in the big tent right by the carpark, enjoying a full day of fun and art. We are organising a community event, which will involve drawing, painting and postcards! As always we’ll also have art for sale, prints and cards. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sat 25 Jul12:00Tiddenfoot Waterside Park(2.3mi)

via Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

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Venues with events near Broad Oak

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

South Bedfordshire Friends of the Earth1.2 miles away Bosworth Battlefield Country Park1.8 miles away Ascott2.5 miles away

More about Broad Oak

Buckinghamshire, England

Broad Oak is a quiet corner of Buckinghamshire where the pace of life moves slower than traffic on the A4130. With no big venues to shout about, the charm lies in the local pubs and community halls that pop up when you least expect them. It is a place where neighbours actually know your name and the shop owner remembers which cup of tea you like best. Life here revolves around the little things, from a market stall appearing on a Saturday morning to a quiz night in one of the village halls. You might stumble upon a local artist showing work or catch a band playing in a garden that feels more intimate than a stadium. Near Here tracks down these small but mighty gatherings so you never have to wonder what is on next door.

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