July’s shaping up to be a scorcher — and not just because of the weather. From fermentation masterclasses to moonlit swims, Shakespeare under the stars to spritzes and painting, there’s something for everyone in and around Wycombe this month.
Here’s your guide to what’s on — mark your calendars and start planning!
🥬 Fermentation Masterclass
📍Oxmoor Farm, HP14 3AG | 🗓️ Thursday 3rd July | ⏰ 6.30–9.30pm
Head down to the beautiful Oxmoor Farm for a hands-on evening of gut-loving goodness with grower and fermenter, Peter Prescott. This masterclass will let you try a selection of CULTJAR ferments, cheese and charcuterie, and teach you how to make your own.
🍔 Grill Party at The Full Moon
📍Full Moon, Little Kingshill | 🗓️ Friday 4th July | ⏰ From 4pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July with sizzling BBQ vibes at this friendly country pub. There’ll also be a gin bar, Rebellion tasting bar and live music.
🇺🇸 Fourth of July at TGI Fridays
📍TGI Fridays | 🗓️ Friday 4th July
Stars, stripes and loaded fries — TGI Fridays is pulling out the stops. Expect entertainment from Spiderman, Balloon Modelling, Dee Riley the Magician, bar games and more, as well as try their new food and drinks menu.
💃 Summer Party at Django’s
📍Django’s Coffee House | 🗓️ Saturday 5th July | ⏰ From 12pm
Live DJ sets, cocktails, coffee and a Latte art throw off — Django’s is hosting a summer bash to celebrate 2 years of their residence at Patch.
🎭 ArtsFest25
📍Royal Grammar School, Amersham Hill | 🗓️ Saturday 5th July | ⏰ 11am-3pm
A fantastic showcase of music, drama, crafts, activities, food and art from RGS students.
🎪 Missenden Abbey Summer Fair
📍Missenden Abbey | 🗓️ Sunday 6th July | ⏰ 11am–4pm
A classic summer fair with stalls, live music, kids’ activities and street food, all set in the beautiful grounds of Missenden Abbey. Great for a family day out and in support of Helen & Douglas House charity.
🍣 Little Fish Supper Club
📍Peterley Manor Farm, Prestwood | 🗓️ Thursday 10th July | ⏰ 7.30-10.30pm
If you love sushi, don’t miss this special supper club with the chefs behind Little Fish. Expect beautifully crafted plates over 5 courses with sake, cocktails and wine all available — all served in the stunning Barn Kitchen.
🌙 Moonlit Swim at Wycombe Rye Lido
📍The Rye, High Wycombe | 🗓️ Thursday 10th July | ⏰ 9.45–10.45pm
Take a dip under the stars in the heated outdoor pool. These moonlit swims have a magical atmosphere and are a lovely midweek reset.
🍷 Wine & Cheese Evening at Lloyd’s
📍Lloyd’s Wines | 🗓️ Friday 11th July | ⏰ 6.30pm
Explore five wines paired with 5 cheeses in a relaxed, sociable tasting evening. A great one for a date night or a catch-up with friends.
🎭 Macbeth by Unbound Theatre
📍Holy Trinity Church, Prestwood | 🗓️ Friday 11th July | ⏰ 7.30pmpm
A fresh, powerful take on Shakespeare’s tragedy by the brilliant Unbound Theatre. Expect intense performances and no men in tights.
🎨 Paint & Spritz
📍Peterley Manor Farm, Prestwood | 🗓️ Friday 11th July | ⏰ 7-9pm
A creative night out with The Paint Lab — enjoy a guided painting session in the beautiful Barn Kitchen, with spritzes and good vibes on the side.
🎼 West Wycombe Chamber Choir Summer Concert
📍St Lawrence Church on the Hill| 🗓️ Saturday 12th July | ⏰ 7pm
A musical evening celebrating the British Isles with folk songs, sea shanties and the Last Night of the Proms.
🚂 Signal Box Open Day
📍Princes Risborough Station | 🗓️ Saturday 12th July
Step back in time and explore the lovingly restored signal box, once the busiest on the GWR network. Railway buffs and curious kids alike will love it.
☀️ SummerFest
📍Wycombe Arts Centre | 🗓️ Saturday 12th July | ⏰ 11am–4pm
Live music, Peppa Pig meet-n-greets, inflatables, circus skills workshops, face painting, games and giveaways…
🖼️ Burning Bright Exhibition
📍Fillingdon Fine Art, Piddington | 🗓️ 12–25 July
A joyful collection of paintings, sculpture and handmade pieces by the gallery’s selected artists, each with a link to Africa. Open daily, free entry and a gorgeous countryside setting.
🌾 Pann Mill Open Day
📍Pann Mill, The Rye | 🗓️ Sunday 13th July | ⏰ 11am-5pm
Meet the millers, watch the restored mill grinding local wheat and see the refurbished water wheel. There are also plenty of stalls to explore, sales of stone-ground flour and refreshments available with homemade cakes.
🎶 Hampden Ensemble Concert
📍St Mary Magdalene Church, Great Hampden | 🗓️ Sunday 13th July | ⏰ 7pm
A classical concert in the beautiful, recently refurbished church, featuring chamber music from talented local musicians. Peaceful, moving and very special.
🧠 Wilde About Oscar Lecture
📍The Hub, Easton Street | 🗓️ Monday 14th July | ⏰ 10am
Part of the Arts Society’s lecture series, this talk looks at the life and legend of Oscar Wilde — the wit, the scandal, and his lasting cultural legacy.
🏛️ History on our High Street
📍Starts at Pann Mill | 🗓️ Wednesday 16th July | ⏰ 10am
A free walking tour where you’ll learn all about the hidden history of Wycombe’s High Street with Wycombe Museum volunteer, Denise Lindsay.
🥳 Big Weekend-er
📍Eden Centre | 🗓️ Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July | ⏰ 11am-4pm
Expect a huge weekend of performances and activities, including jazz, tributes to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappel Roan and Taylor Swift, as well as meet-n-greets with Gabby’s Dollhouse and Bluey. There’ll also be workshops with Søstrene Grene and Lush, and plenty of prize giveaways on their supersized games.
🌾 The Knackered Mums’ Day Retreat
📍Lopemede Farm | 🗓️ Saturday 19th July | ⏰ 9.30am–2.30pm
A restorative retreat for tired mums — with gentle yoga, breathwork, sound healing, massages, Reiki and a delicious lunch. Come as you are, leave feeling recharged.
🎉 Dolph Fest
📍Dolphin Eye, High Wycombe | 🗓️ Saturday 19th July | ⏰ From 1pm
A fun, free local festival with live music, BBQ, bouncy castle and face painting at Dolphin Eye. Community vibes and good tunes — what’s not to love?
🎭 As You Like It: Open Air Theatre
📍Wycombe Museum | 🗓️ Sunday 27th July | ⏰ 1.30pm
Unbound Theatre perform an open air version of As You Like It as part of the Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival. Suitable for ages 7+ — bring your own chair or picnic blankets!
🌸 Flower Picking Morning
📍Little Wren Flower Farm, Great Missenden | 🗓️ Wednesday 30th July | ⏰ 7.30am
Join Kindness in Bucks for a gentle morning of flower picking and connection in the summer fields. Free but donations to Kindness in Bucks are truly appreciated.
That’s a Wrap on July!
From stargazing swims to sushi suppers, there’s plenty to keep your summer lively, local and full of flavour. Whether you’re after culture, calm, or cocktails in a barn — you’ll find it this month in and around Wycombe.
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