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Its so Lively

Its always worth coming to Aylesbury. You can be sure that something interesting is happening. Throughout the year the Town Council works closely with Aylesbury Town Centre Partnership and Aylesbury Vale District Council to provide entertainment for residents and visitors alike.

Spring half term kicks off the year with our popular climbing wall, bungee jumps and similar attractions for youngsters. This is followed by a series of weekend events which can be anything from Farmyard Funtime; the environmentally conscious Green Fair or the Easter Extravaganza, through to St George’s Day celebrations or ‘A Parisian Springtime in Kingsbury’ (Ooh la laa and garlic!)

Our tough annual Robot Wars in May are always very well attended, as are the specialist markets (Farmers, Crafts, Continental etc) which feature throughout the year in our Town Calendar.

In Summer we have a ‘Georgian Garden Party’ in honour of John Wilkes, Aylesbury’s radical MP who is known as the ‘Father of English Liberties’. This is followed in the succeeding weeks by a range of musical activities and occasions to suit every age and taste.

The outstanding event of the year is the Aylesbury Festival of the Arts: a celebration of the arts, music and activities starting with the hugely popular Roald Dahl weekend and culminating in ‘Aylesbury on Sea’ - seaside fun for all ages.

After the Arts Festival the pace carries through with Aylesbury’s ‘Summer in the Streets’ musical jamboree which offers a whole spectrum of performers and artistes every Saturday and Sunday in Kingsbury or the Market Square and runs from mid July to the end of August.

The new school year starts in September with ‘Parklife’, a three day programme of entertainment in Vale Park for all the family including theatre, sports, music, arts and crafts. This is followed by Heritage Day which celebrates Aylesbury’s rich and fascinating history and which leads to Charter Day. This event commemorates the granting by Queen Mary Tudor of a Charter to Aylesbury, and is marked by a mediaeval market and street theatre, jugglers, jesters, stilt walkers and a range of Tudor treats.

As Autumn draws in we enjoy our regular ‘Ghouls and Villains’ evenings of conducted tours visiting haunted and notorious spots in Aylesbury. Many visitors get into the spirit of this spooky celebration by wearing Halloween costumes. At the end of each tour those who are old enough may choose to get into a different kind of spirits as the final port of call is the Kings Head public house, which many feel is the Jewel in Aylesbury’s Crown.

Finally, of course, there are the end-of-year Christmas celebrations, starting with Santa’s arrival and the Lights Switch-On, and ending on the 31st December with a great New Years Eve party in the centre of Town. Then in January, its time for the sales….and off we go again.

If you would like further information about any of these events please visit the Aylesbury Town Council website where you will find a fully detailed list of events and dates throughout the year.