Events taking place in Milton Keynes
Saturday, 28 October 2023 - MKDons Armed Forces Remembrance Day Match (MKDons Vs Swindon Town, kick-off 3pm)
Free tickets: Veterans are invited to take part in the half time parade (march around the pitch under a parade marshall) and are encouraged to wear medals/berets/regimental clothing etc. Please fill in this very short (mobile phone compatible) form to register for your free veterans ticket. Tickets can be collected on the day at Gate 5 (opposite KFC).
£1 tickets: Veterans/serving wishing to attend, but not take part in the half time parade, can do so for £1. Please find full details and register directly with the MKDons here. Reduced price tickets available for accompanying family members.
If you are a Milton Keynes City Council staff member and have an Armed Forces link, or are keen to support, please fill in this short MKCC Armed Forces staff form.
Remembrance
There are many local remembrance events listed below, largely organised by Town and Parish Councils and our Armed Forces charitable partners.
Sunday, 12 November 2023
- Bletchley - Elizabeth Square, Queensway then a silent community walk to the Queensway War Memorial for the short service, 8:45am
- Bletchley Park - to Church Green Road War Memorial - full event details.
- New Bradwell - service at the Clock Tower, 2pm
- Newport Pagnell - War Memorial wreath laying followed by Church service, event starts at 10:15am
- Olney - Market Place, Olney, 10:45am
- Stony Stratford - Horsefair Green War Memorial, 3pm
Saturday, 11 November 2023
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Campbell Park, The Rose - ceremony, arrive from 10:45am
Friday, 10 November 2023
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Coffee Hall - Community Centre annual Children's Parade, arrive from 10:00am
Armed Forces Day - Saturday, 24 June 2023
Armed Forces Flag Raising - Monday, 19 June 2023, 10am
MKCC's annual armed forces flag raising event at Civic offices. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the armed forces community; from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets.
Event management
Hosting a remembrance event in Milton Keynes? Please email communications@milton-keynes.gov.uk and tell us about it. We will list all events taking place across MK on this webpage.
Request a temporary road closure
Hosting a street party or public event? You'll need to request a temporary road closure - click here to read more about temporary road closures.
Mayoral attendance
If you would like to request that the Mayor of MK attends your event, please complete the online Mayoral Engagement Application Form.
About Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction and museum.
It was the home of British World War Two code-breaking; a place where technological innovation and human endeavour came together to made ground breaking achievements that have helped shape the world we live in today.
This unique site was previously a vast Victorian estate, where parts including the Mansion still survive, expanding during wartime to accommodate Code-breakers Huts and Blocks.
During World War Two, the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), now known as the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), was based at Bletchley Park. It grew from a small team of specialists to a vast intelligence factory of thousands of dedicated women and men. This extraordinary combination of brilliant and determined people and cutting-edge technology contributed significantly to Allied victory. In tough conditions, they provided vital intelligence and developed pioneering technological innovation that had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the war.
The site continues to reveal secrets and tell fascinating stories of our national legacy. For more information see the Bletchley Park website or telephone 01908 272673.