Events & Community

Events at Buckovers

From workshops and café evenings to Bike Nights, charity challenges and community gatherings, there is an increasing amount happening at Buckovers near Thornbury.

What’s Coming Up

Autumn Events at Buckovers

There are plenty of reasons to visit over the coming weeks, with events hosted by The Little Nook alongside wider Buckovers community and charity events.

Friday 4 September

🍸 Nook Cocktail Club

6:30pm–9:30pm

An evening at The Little Nook dedicated to cocktails, good company and a relaxed start to the weekend.

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Thursday 17 September

🎨 Nook Workshop – Sip n Paint

6:30pm–9:30pm

A relaxed creative evening at The Little Nook combining painting, drinks and the chance to try something different.

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Wednesday 30 September

🏍️ Buckovers Bike Night – September

6:00pm–9:30pm

Bike Night returns to Buckovers for another evening of bikes, food, drinks, local businesses and a relaxed community atmosphere.

Thursday 22 October

💍 Nook Workshop – Silver Ring Making

6:00pm–9:30pm

Spend an evening at The Little Nook learning how to create your own silver ring during a guided workshop.

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Wednesday 28 October

🏍️ Buckovers Bike Night – October

6:00pm–9:30pm

Bike Night continues into the autumn with another evening for riders, visitors and local businesses at Buckovers.

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Featured Charity Event

🔥 GWAAC Firewalk Returns to Buckovers

Friday 9 October 2026

Weather permitting — in the event of unsuitable weather, the Firewalk may need to be postponed and rearranged to an alternative date.

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s Firewalk is returning to Buckovers for another memorable evening of fire, challenge and fundraising.

Participants will take on the extraordinary challenge of walking barefoot across red-hot embers while raising vital funds in support of GWAAC and its lifesaving critical care service.

The Firewalk was a fantastic event when it came to Buckovers in 2025, and we are delighted to be planning to welcome Great Western Air Ambulance Charity back again in October.

🌦 Weather notice: As the Firewalk is an outdoor event, it is subject to suitable weather conditions. If conditions make the event unsafe or impractical, the date may need to change. Please check the latest GWAAC event information before travelling.

An Unforgettable Challenge

🔥 Walk across glowing embers

❤️ Raise funds for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

🌿 Hosted at Buckovers near Thornbury

🚗 Free parking available on site

Buckovers Bike Night event near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Recent Event

🏍️ Buckovers Bike Night – August 2026

Wednesday 26 August 2026

The second summer Buckovers Bike Night took place on Wednesday 26 August, bringing another evening of bikes, food, drinks, local businesses and community activity to the site.

The event featured the £50 Best Bike competition decided by public vote, with visitors also able to explore The Little Nook, Jackie’s Country Larder, Buckovers Garden Centre and the other independent businesses on site.

❤️ Supporting a Buckovers Defibrillator

The Little Nook pledged 10% of its sales from the evening towards the fundraising effort for a defibrillator at Buckovers.

Poster for the Buckovers Bike Night held on 22 July 2026

Past Event Highlight

A Fantastic First Buckovers Bike Night

Wednesday 22 July 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first Buckovers Bike Night. The evening was a fantastic success, bringing together riders, families, local businesses and visitors for bikes, food, drinks and a relaxed summer atmosphere.

It was brilliant to see the Buckovers site so busy and to welcome both familiar faces and people visiting us for the first time.

Thank You for Supporting Buckovers

A huge thank you to the riders, visitors, businesses and organisers who helped create such an enjoyable evening. Your support showed exactly the sort of community atmosphere we want to continue building at Buckovers.

Event Memories

Photos from the July Buckovers Bike Night

A few highlights from a brilliant evening at Buckovers. Bikes, visitors and local businesses came together to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere across the site.

Motorcycle riders gathered beside their bikes at Buckovers Bike Night in Milbury Heath near Thornbury.
Row of motorcycles parked at Buckovers Bike Night with a rider arriving across the car park.
Triumph motorcycle parked at Buckovers Bike Night with other motorcycles and visitors in the background.
Motorcycles and visitors gathered across the Buckovers car park during Bike Night near Thornbury.
Visitors chatting beside a row of motorcycles during Buckovers Bike Night at Milbury Heath.

Past Event Highlight

🔥 GWAAC Mission Ignition Firewalk

Friday 14 November 2025

Participants gathered beside the glowing ember firewalk at Buckovers for the GWAAC Mission Ignition event

In November 2025, Buckovers hosted Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s Mission Ignition Firewalk — an unforgettable evening of fire, fundraising and community spirit.

Participants were guided through preparation and mindset training before taking on the challenge of walking barefoot across red-hot embers, all while raising vital funds in support of GWAAC’s critical care service.

The event brought participants, supporters and visitors together at Buckovers for a memorable November evening and showed just how differently the site can be used for community and charity events.

Participant walking barefoot across glowing embers during the GWAAC Firewalk at Buckovers
Bonfire burning at the GWAAC Firewalk event at Buckovers near Thornbury

A Challenge for a Lifesaving Cause

A huge thank you to Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, the Firewalk team, every participant, fundraiser, volunteer and supporter who helped make the evening such a success.

2025 Event Details

Registration: £25
Minimum sponsorship: £150
5:00pm: Fire lit
6:00pm: Arrival and Arrow Break activity
7:00pm: Mindset and safety workshop
8:00pm: Firewalk across the glowing embers

More Than Somewhere to Shop

Community Events in a Countryside Setting

Buckovers is home to a growing collection of independent businesses, making it a natural setting for community events, seasonal gatherings and special days throughout the year.

From charity activities and family-friendly occasions to café events, local traders and seasonal celebrations, Buckovers offers a relaxed countryside setting with plenty of free parking and useful facilities on site.

🎟 Community Events

Local gatherings and special events designed to bring people together at Buckovers.

❤️ Charity Events

Fundraising events and challenges supporting charities and worthwhile causes.

🏍 Bike Nights

Regular evenings bringing riders, visitors, food, drinks and local businesses together.

☕ Nook Events

Workshops, themed evenings and special events hosted by The Little Nook.

Watch This Space

More Events at Buckovers

New events, workshops, Bike Nights, charity activities and seasonal gatherings will continue to be added as dates are confirmed. Keep checking this page for what’s coming next.

Plan Your Visit

Visit Buckovers

Buckovers is located on the A38 near Thornbury, opposite Dobbies Garden Centre at Milbury Heath.

There is plenty of free parking, with the Garden Centre, café, Farm Shop, dog services, nursery and other independent businesses all based on site.