Events and Activities in Bletchley
& Fenny Stratford
Find fun, free events in Bletchley and Fenny Stratford below, as well as volunteering opportunities and community engagement activities.
You can also find local events here:
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council Events Page
West Bletchley Council Events Page
Bletchley Park Events Page (admission / ticket fees apply)
Parent and Toddler Group - £2 per session
MK College, Institute of Technology Brasserie Bytes Cafe, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6DR
The new Brasserie Bytes Cafe at the IoT in Bletchley has secured Bletchley Groups Funding (Pathfinder Project) to deliver a Parent and Toddler Meet up Group with soft play items on Fridays. £2 per session including the soft play area and social with other local residents.
Meet other parents and children at our vibrant community café in Bletchley. New mums, dads, grandparents, carers and children/babies under school age welcome!
When? Every Friday 10am – 1pm
Where? Brasserie Bytes Community Café, South Central Institute of Technology. Sherwood Drive Bletchley, MK3 6DR
Cost: £2 per session to be paid on the day – no need to book.
Find out more on their Facebook page.
Bletchley Get Together Events
Two venues - full dates and times below
Bletchley Pathfinder is proud to launch a new wellbeing and community initiative for all residents across the whole of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. A series of drop in sessions will be running until Spring 2025 (full dates, times and venues below).
Residents are welcome to pop in for a cup of tea and chat with team members from local GP practices, charities, community groups and organisations to find out about community and wellbeing offers.
Key organisations involved include:
Mind Crisis Café - Bucks Vision - MK Money Life - Men In Sheds - Whaddon Walkers - Jos Hope - MK Carers -
Saplings Childrens Centre - Daisy Chain Family Centre - Diabetes UK - Public Health - Shaw Trust - Milton Keynes City Council Learning Team - Citizens Advice - MK Recovery College - Bletchley Leisure Centre
Locations and Dates:
West Bletchley Community Centre, 3 Porchester Close, MK3 6BH
Wednesdays 2-4pm
2 October 2024
6 November 2024
4 December 2024
15 January 2025
5 February 2025
5 March 2025
Bletchley Library, Westfield Rd, Bletchley, MK2 2RA
Mondays 10am-12pm
14 October 2024
18 November 2024
16 December 2024
20 January 2025
17 February 2025
17 March 2025
For more information please see our news pages on these events
Scrabble Club
Bletchley Library, Westfield Rd, Bletchley, MK2 2RA
Weekly social scrabble club for adults held at Bletchley library, Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am.
Pickleball and Badminton Youth 'Paddle Mates' Sessions
Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, MK2 2HQ
Free sessions for young people aged 11-16 on Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm.
Try out paddle sports including pickleball and badminton in the indoor sports hall. Contact sam.johnson@milton-keynes.gov.uk for more information.
Christmas on Queensway
Queensway and Stanier Square, Central Bletchley, MK2 2DW
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council welcomes you to their annual, free ‘Christmas on Queensway’ event. With fun for all the family, including:
Meet Santa
Santa dash (sign up in advance)
Live music
Dinosaurs
Train
YMCA Cook School
Find out more about the event, including sign up links for the Santa dash, on the Council’s website here.
Business networking event
Da Vinci Cafe, 176 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2SW
Milton Keynes City Council are holding their next monthly business networking event from 5.30pm – 6.30pm at DaVinci Café on Queensway, for local Bletchley and Fenny Stratford entrepreneurs and businesses.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn more about what's happening in the area. Book your place in advance, spaces are limited.
Light refreshments will be provided. View the full calendar of monthly networking events taking place in 2024.
For full details view the digital event series flyer and the MKCC Groundbreaking Bletchley & Fenny website.
Firing of the Fenny Poppers
Leon Recreation Ground, Bletchley
St Martin’s Church Fenny Stratford are hosting the annual firing of the Fenny Poppers in Leon Recreation Ground on Mon day 11 November. The Poppers will be fired at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
Remembrance Sunday Wreath Laying - Queensway Cenotaph
Elizabeth Square (start) and War Memorial (ceremony), Queensway, Bletchley
Hosted by Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council, this is an opportunity for residents to remember those who fought during the World Wars I and II, and those affected by armed conflict.
8:45am - Meet in Elizabeth Square, Queensway
9am - Silent Community Walk to Queensway war memorial and cenotaph
9:10am - Start of Remembrance Sunday Ceremony
Refreshments will be available at the Masonic Hall on Queensway after the ceremony, everyone is welcome.
Friendly Parking Protest
Queensway, Bletchley High Street
This will be a community-led friendly ‘sit-in’ style protest to raise awareness of this serious issue in Bletchley and get the message across to residents and visitors that parking on the paths in Queensway is not permitted and that it causes a risk to pedestrian safety.
Full details on Facebook Event.
Half Term Halloween Activities and Disco
Frank Moran Centre, 12 Melrose Ave, Bletchley, MK3 6PA
Magician and facepainting 2-5pm
Disco 6-8pm
Suitable for children aged 13 and under, under 10s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Free for MK3 residents. Call on 01908 370348 or visit the centre to book a place for one of the magic shows (no need to book for facepainting or the disco).
Full details on the Frank Moran Facebook page.
Pumpkin Patch at Leon Rec Park
27 Leon Ave, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HL
Get ready for a frightfully fun day at The Patch at Leon Recreation park! This Halloween, Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council are bringing a one-day pop-up pumpkin patch to Bletchley, filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of pumpkins for you to pick!
For full details, please see the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council website. Here's a peek at what’s in store:
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Fancy Dress Competition
Face Painting
Food, Drinks, and Treats
Music and Games
"Souper" Fun with YMCA MK
Keep an eye on the Facebook event here: https://bit.ly/BFSTCPUMPKINS for the latest information and updates.
Half Term Circus Skills Workshop
Frank Moran Centre, 12 Melrose Ave, Bletchley, MK3 6PA
Half Term Circus Skills workshop for ages 5-11, free for MK3 residents. Find out more and book in advance on the Frank Moran Centre Facebook page.
Business networking event
Da Vinci Cafe, 176 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2SW
Milton Keynes City Council are holding their next monthly business networking event from 5.30pm – 6.30pm at DaVinci Café on Queensway, for local Bletchley and Fenny Stratford entrepreneurs and businesses.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn more about what's happening in the area. Book your place in advance, spaces are limited.
Light refreshments will be provided. View the full calendar of monthly networking events taking place in 2024.
For full details view the digital event series flyer and the MKCC Groundbreaking Bletchley & Fenny website.
Half Term Self Defence Workshops
Frank Moran Centre, 12 Melrose Ave, Bletchley, MK3 6PA
Call the centre to book in advance - more details available on the Frank Moran Centre Facebook Page.
Girls session: 10:30am-12pm
Boys session: 2-3:30pm
Bletchley Business Narrative Launch Event - MKCC
Institute of Technology, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6DR.
Join MKCC Representatives and local business owners for the launch of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford’s new business narrative at the South Central Institute of Technology on 26 September from 5:30pm.
Book your free ticket and find out more here via Eventbrite.
As part of the Town Deal programme, Milton Keynes City Council are launching a new business narrative for Bletchley and Fenny Stratford, which provides a strong and compelling story about why it’s an attractive area for businesses to locate to and invest in.
Business networking event
Da Vinci Cafe, 176 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2SW
Milton Keynes City Council are holding their next monthly business networking event from 5.30pm – 6.30pm at DaVinci Café on Queensway, for local Bletchley and Fenny Stratford entrepreneurs and businesses.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn more about what's happening in the area. Book your place in advance, spaces are limited.
Light refreshments will be provided. View the full calendar of monthly networking events taking place in 2024.
For full details view the digital event series flyer and the MKCC Groundbreaking Bletchley & Fenny website.
Keeping the Blue Lagoon Beautiful - Volunteering Opportunity
Blue Lagoon, Drayton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3EL
Come and join like-minded local residents helping protect wildlife and keep our Blue Lagoon beautiful through regular walks and litter picking! (Days and times can vary so please check through the Facebook group below.)
We provide equipment and an opportunity to meet other local residents through this informal volunteering opportunity in a beautiful setting. Join us on Facebook to find out more, or contact Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council who can put you in touch with organisers: 01908 649 469, info@bletchleyfennystratford-tc.gov.uk
About the Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve
The Blue Lagoon is a former brick works site that opened in 1929. The clay pits on the site flooded in 1947, and later they were filled and landscaped. The site officially opened in 1994 to the public.
The Blue Lagoon covers 116 acres and is rich in wildlife. You might see: Badgers Bats Grass snakes Great crested newts butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies And over a dozen bird species.
There is constant footfall at The Blue Lagoon from a number of users including dog walkers, divers, open water swimmers and those who just want some time out and enjoy the fauna and flora. There are some issues with littering especially over the summer months so local residents hold regular litter picks and walks around the nature reserve.
Volunteering Opportunity - Keeping Kids off the Streets CIC
Leon School, Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 3HQ
Keeping Kids of the Streets Community Interest Company (KKOTS CIC) is looking for volunteers to join its team.
Volunteers will support young people aged 18+ running boxing classes at Leon School in Bletchley. An updated DBS certificate will be required and the volunteering role is once a week for 2 hours between 6-70m plus set up and pack down.
Ideally volunteers will have a good level of fitness themselves and passion to support young people in our community.
See the website for more information: https://keepingkidsoffthestreets.co.uk/
Get in touch via the online contact form, on 07404 809873 or email at info@keepingkidsoffthestreets.co.uk
Volunteering Opportunity - Green Gym
Volunteering Opportunity - Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Green Gym
Pinewood Drive Community Allotments
The Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Green Gym volunteer group meets on Thursdays at 10:45am-1:15pm at Pinewood Drive Community Allotments. You can find the location here on Google maps.
All are welcome, with or without experience to drop in or stay for the full session to help restore the allotment. Activities include:
Maintaining raised beds with fruit and vegetables
Looking after the wildlife pond and other habitats, including bird boxes
Sensory area and bog garden maintenance
Path laying
For more information, get in touch via the Facebook Group.
Volunteering Opportunity - Friends of Bletchley Station
Volunteering Opportunities - Friends of Bletchley Station (FOBS)
FOBS is a group of local enthusiasts dedicated to keeping our local station attractive and friendly for all its users, and welcomes anyone who would like to help. The group plays an important role in making the station welcoming for visitors to the town and resident commuters alike.
Visit their website to find out more about their activities and volunteering opportunities or contact info@friendsofbletchleystation.org
Volunteering Opportunity - West Bletchley Shed
Volunteering with West Bletchley Shed
West Bletchley Shed is a a group based in the former changing facility in Rickley Park, where you can learn DIY skills. The group also undertakes a range of community based projects in the West Bletchley area.
Visit their website for further information about the group’s activities and volunteering.
Volunteering Opportunity - Sensory Garden
Volunteering Opportunity - St Mary’s Church Green
Want to join an award winning team of local gardening volunteers? Look no further!
The Community Sensory Gardens in Church Green Road in West Bletchley is maintained by local volunteers, including Bletchley Lions. In June 2023 the garden was awarded the Britain in Bloom Certificate of Distinction by the British Horticulture Society.
They are seeking local people to get involved and keep the area looking beautiful for residents and visitors to Bletchley. Contact the group organisers Brenda and Jim for further details.
The main garden is home to 32 David Austin roses, herbs, rockery, and a wild flower garden and is funded by donations. Volunteers are always welcome even they are not into gardening as there is a lot of clearing up and weeding.
Volunteering Opportunity - Community Boat Electra
Volunteering Opportunity
A range of volunteering roles are available on the Milton Keynes Community Boat Electra. Specific roles include:
Customer Liaison Volunteer
Catering and Crew Support
Marketing Team
For more information and to get in touch, please go to the Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Trust volunteering pages.
St Mary's Church Historic Tour
St Mary’s Church, Church Green Road , Bletchley, MK3 6BJ
Throughout history, St Mary’s church has seen many couples begin their married life with a wedding ceremony in this 12th-century building. There will be a display of wedding dresses from different decades, kindly loaned to us by Bletchley residents and church members. Come and see how fashions have changed over the years. We will also be displaying wedding photographs and various wedding memorabilia. There will be an opportunity to view the Church of England Wedding Service and see how the responses have changed to reflect different times.
The church is a member of the Quiet Garden Movement so why not sit and reflect in our quiet spaces? Refreshments will be served on both days. No booking required. Tours are self-guided but there will be volunteers available to help on request.
St Mary's Church Historic Tour
St Mary’s Church, Church Green Road , Bletchley, MK3 6BJ
Throughout history, St Mary’s church has seen many couples begin their married life with a wedding ceremony in this 12th-century building. There will be a display of wedding dresses from different decades, kindly loaned to us by Bletchley residents and church members. Come and see how fashions have changed over the years. We will also be displaying wedding photographs and various wedding memorabilia. There will be an opportunity to view the Church of England Wedding Service and see how the responses have changed to reflect different times.
The church is a member of the Quiet Garden Movement so why not sit and reflect in our quiet spaces? Refreshments will be served on both days. No booking required. Tours are self-guided but there will be volunteers available to help on request.
Senior Citizens Lunch Group - £5
MK College, Institute of Technology Brasserie Bytes Cafe, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6DR
The new Brasserie Bytes Cafe at the IoT in Bletchley has secured Bletchley Groups Funding (Pathfinder Project) to deliver a Senior Citizen Lunch Group on Wednesdays until 9th October. £5 per person for a hot meal and social with other local residents.
When? Wednesdays up to and including 9th October 2024
Time: 12.30 – 2.30pm
Where? Brasserie Bytes Community Café, South Central Institute of Technology, Sherwood Drive Bletchley, MK3 6DR (links to Google Maps)
£5 per head – hot food and a drink provided
To book, please email iot@mkcollege.ac.uk or call 01908 684888 and find out more on their Facebook page.
Historic Tour - Manor Road Cemetery, Fenny Stratford
Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery, Manor Road, Fenny Stratford, MK2 2HW
Manor Road Cemetery is the final resting place of 22 casualties from both world wars, many of whom were from the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford area. Amongst those casualties are Gunner William Munday, Royal Field Artillery, who was awarded the Military Medal in 1918 and Flying Officer Leslie Smith, 218 Squadron, RAF who received the Distinguished Flying Cross in the second world war. This year we have the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing and in this cemetery we also have the grave of Marine Frederick Southwell who died while serving at HMS Robertson, a holding base for landing craft personnel. Frederick was just 18.
As part of Heritage Open Days, please join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) guided tour of Manor Road Cemetery to hear about the lives of the twenty-two casualties from the First World War and the Second World War buried here, many of who were from the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford area. You will also hear about the history of the CWGC, the organisation set up by Royal Charter in 1917 to ensure that the men and women who died in the service of their country will be remembered forever more.
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Required
Pre-booking on Eventbrite is essential and this can be done via the CWGC web page
Go to: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/cwgc-tours-2024-bletchley-manor-road-cemetery.html
Historic Tour - Manor Road Cemetery, Fenny Stratford
Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery, Manor Road, Fenny Stratford, MK2 2HW
Manor Road Cemetery is the final resting place of 22 casualties from both world wars, many of whom were from the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford area. Amongst those casualties are Gunner William Munday, Royal Field Artillery, who was awarded the Military Medal in 1918 and Flying Officer Leslie Smith, 218 Squadron, RAF who received the Distinguished Flying Cross in the second world war. This year we have the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing and in this cemetery we also have the grave of Marine Frederick Southwell who died while serving at HMS Robertson, a holding base for landing craft personnel. Frederick was just 18.
As part of Heritage Open Days, please join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) guided tour of Manor Road Cemetery to hear about the lives of the twenty-two casualties from the First World War and the Second World War buried here, many of who were from the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford area. You will also hear about the history of the CWGC, the organisation set up by Royal Charter in 1917 to ensure that the men and women who died in the service of their country will be remembered forever more.
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Required
Pre-booking on Eventbrite is essential and this can be done via the CWGC web page
Go to: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/cwgc-tours-2024-bletchley-manor-road-cemetery.html
MK City Plan Public Engagement Event - West Bletchley
West Bletchley Community Centre, 3 Porchester Cl, Bletchley, MK3 6BH
Public engagement event for the Milton Keynes City Council’s City Plan. All residents are invited to attend to find out more and share their views.
MK City Plan Public Engagement Event
Newton Leys Pavillion, Furzey Way MK3 5SP
Public engagement event for the Milton Keynes City Council’s City Plan. All residents are invited to attend to find out more and share their views.
Picnic in the Orchard 2024
Community Orchard, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, MK2 2HX
Fenny Stratford Residents’ Association welcome all local residents to this picnic for all ages across the town. Bring your own picnic and spend the afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of the Community Orchard near the canal.
Full details and timings TBC - for more information, see the Fenny Stratford Residents’ Association Facebook Page or contact fennysra@outlook.com
Business networking event
Da Vinci Cafe, 176 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2SW
Milton Keynes City Council are holding their next monthly business networking event from 5.30pm – 6.30pm at DaVinci Café on Queensway, for local Bletchley and Fenny Stratford entrepreneurs and businesses.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn more about what's happening in the area. Book your place in advance, spaces are limited.
Light refreshments will be provided. View the full calendar of monthly networking events taking place in 2024.
For full details view the digital event series flyer and the MKCC Groundbreaking Bletchley & Fenny website.
Fenny Poppers Festival
Aylesbury Street, Fenny Stratford
A festival for all the family that includes firing of the historical Fenny Popper (cast iron mug stuffed with gunpowder) at 2pm. Live music and dancing on stage.
Bring a picnic or enjoy food from one of the many food stalls or cafes. Funfair rides, bouncy castles, face painting, candy floss and lots more.
Find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/FennyPoppersFestival
Volunteering opportunities - email: stalls@fennyfestival.org.uk
Childrens Vaccination Drop in Clinic
Daisychain Family Centre, Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 6PS
NHS Health Staff locally are still seeing cases of measles and whooping cough in our region. The best way to prevent these diseases is by vaccination., so the NHS is providing free catch-up vaccination clinics for children up to Year 7 or pre-school age, and for pregnant women.
The next NHS vaccination clinic will take place on Thursday 15 August at Daisychain Family Centre in West Bletchley. There are also clinics planned for the following dates in 2024:
Thursday 12 September (09:30 to 12:30)
Thursday 17 October (09:30 to 12:30)
Thursday 14 November (09:30 to 12:30)
Thursday 12 December (09:30 to 12:30)
You don’t have to book in advance and all children’s vaccinations are available. Please see this poster for further details and for more information on immunisations on the dedicated webpage for latest information and list of available dates this year.
Fenny Stratford Canal Festival
Grand Union Canal towpath between bridges 96 (Watling Street) and 97, Fenny Stratford
Featuring a floating market, craft stalls and more. Will be open from 11am - 5pm on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August.
For more information please see the Fenny Stratford Canal Festival Information on Facebook