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What's on in Whittlewood Forest

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

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Workshops & Classes

Rag Rugging Workshop

Join Sarah Pamphilion for this workshop introducing the traditional craft of rag rugging. Have fun upcycling old t-shirts and discarded fabrics into useful objects and colourful works of art.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum(4.8mi)

via Stoke Bruerne Canal MuseumLocal gem

Community

Shutlanger Christmas Brunch

Mark your calendars for Saturday 16th Decembe r from 10.30am to 12.30pm . Join us for a delightful brunch with a welcoming glass of Buck’s Fizz or soft drink, delicious treats, festive music, games and plenty of holiday cheer. We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

Sat 25 Jul11:30Shutlanger Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Shutlanger Village HallLocal gem

Likely freeArts & CultureLive MusicMarkets & Fairs

Artisan Craft Fair

Join us for our Artisan Craft Fair and discover a fantastic collection of handcrafted goods from talented local makers and artisans. Browse unique gifts, homeware, artwork, jewellery and more, all while enjoying live music, delicious food and drinks from our bar. Set within our covered courtyard, you can explore at your leisure, whatever the weather. With ample free parking and free entry, it's the perfect way to spend a summer day in the countryside. 25th July 11am–4pm Blackpit Brewery Free Entry Interested in trading? We'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link below. SIGN UP

Sat 25 Jul12:00Blackpit Brewery(3.3mi)

via Blackpit BreweryCurated

Community

Saturday 20th Decembe r pm

Mark your calendars for Saturday 20th Decembe r from 4 pm . Join us for a delightful buffet with a welcoming glass of Buck’s Fizz or soft drink, delicious treats, festive music, games and plenty of holiday cheer with Carol singing and mulled wine in the garden.

Sat 25 Jul17:00Shutlanger Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Shutlanger Village HallLocal gem

Festivals & Events

4th Sunday Celebration Service

Join us for our 4th Sunday Celebration Service at 10.15am. Also available as a live stream at [https://www.youtube.com/@stonystratfordcommunitychurch](https://www.youtube.com/@stonystratfordcommunitychurch) As a community of God's people, we seek to become a family in which everyone has a place - [contact us.](https://www.stonystratfordcommunitychurch.co.uk/contact)

Sun 26 Jul10:15Stony Stratford Community Church(4.3mi)

via Stony Stratford Community Church

Nature & Outdoors

Shutlanger Open Gardens

Join us on Sunday 4th June from 10.30am - 2.30pm for our village Open Gardens day.

Sun 26 Jul11:30Shutlanger Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Shutlanger Village HallLocal gem

Community

[?] 4th Sunday Celebration Picnic Lunch

Morning Service – Fourth Sunday Celebration. If you have a story to share, please let Stuart know if possible. Stories can be sent in advance by email to the office if you are uncomfortable speaking or would prefer to remain anonymous! Followed by short input on a missional theme and a picnic lunch together (bring your own grub!) on Horsefair Green – indoors if wet/cold! https://ssccmk.churchsuite.com/events/yeqwu7cb

Sun 26 Jul12:00Stony Stratford Community Church(4.3mi)

via Stony Stratford Community Church

Community

Memory Club - for those with cognitive impairment or dementia

The Stony Stratford Memory Club continues to thrive as a popular group for those with cognitive impairment or dementia. Carers have a break for 90 minutes. Held in Stony Stratford Community Church Hall accessed from the rear, on the opposite side of Tesco Extra's car park – on 2nd and 4th Mondays each month from 2.30-4.00pm. Anyone who would like to join the Memory Club should contact Hazel Reynolds — Tel: �� email: /

Mon 27 Jul14:30Stony Stratford Community Church(4.3mi)

via Stony Stratford Community Church

Community

Around £3

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Fun and games with teddy.

Wed 29 JulStoke Bruerne Canal Museum(4.8mi)

via Stoke Bruerne Canal MuseumLocal gem

Community

Phoenix Rising

Wed 29 Jul 2026 - 09.00 am - 11.30 am

Wed 29 Jul10:00York House Centre(4.5mi)

via York House Centre

York House Centre Mixed Youth Club On Wednesdays

Community

Around £1

York House Centre Mixed Youth Club On Wednesdays

Wed 29 Jul 2026 - 05.30 pm - 07.30 pm

Wed 29 Jul18:30York House Centre(4.5mi)

via York House Centre

Live Music

SMSG Church Choir Rehearsal at St Mary & St Giles

Please see below a list of services and parish events in the two parish churches. Sometimes these are subject to change at short notice, so the weekly sheets handed out on Sundays will have the most up to date information about what is happening in the week ahead. See also posters on the external noticeboards.

Wed 29 Jul19:00St Mary and St Giles(4.2mi)

via St Mary and St Giles

Religion & Spirituality

Moor Field Innformation and Advice Fair 2026

Moor Field Innformation and Advice Fair 2026 Thursday 30th July 2:00 pm

Thu 30 JulSaint Lawrence Church(4.2mi)

via Saint Lawrence ChurchCurated

CommunityFood & Drink

Around £1

Drop In Lunch

Join us for a 2 course home cooked lunch every Thursday. We start with a thought for the day and sing a hymn together. Many of us are retired but all ages are welcome. We charge a small fee of £1 to cover the cost of the meal. The meal is cooked and served by volunteers from our��church . We are very popular and sometimes we have to operate a waiting list because we just can't fit everybody in. Contact us [here.](https://www.stonystratfordcommunitychurch.co.uk/contact)

Thu 30 Jul12:30Stony Stratford Community Church(4.3mi)

via Stony Stratford Community Church

Community

Handbell Practice in the Parish Hall

Thu 30 Jul18:00Stagecoach Performing Arts(4.4mi)

via Stagecoach Performing Arts

Live Music

Band Practice in the Parish Hall

Thu 30 Jul19:15Stagecoach Performing Arts(4.4mi)

via Stagecoach Performing Arts

Community

Phoenix Rising

Fri 31 Jul 2026 - 09.00 am - 03.30 pm

Fri 31 Jul10:00York House Centre(4.5mi)

via York House Centre

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More about Whittlewood Forest

Buckinghamshire, England

Whittlewood Forest is in Buckinghamshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Whittlewood Forest events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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