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  • 1. History of Milton Keynes

    In the 1960s, the government decided that a new town would be created to ease the housing congestion in London; that town was Milton Keynes. Formally designated as a new town in 1967, Milton Keynes has grown over the years and has now reached its goal of being a major regional centre. The town was developed on land that was mainly farmland and undeveloped villages, and it is e...Read morequidistant from the major UK cities of London, Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham and Leicester. Although Milton Keynes can be seen as a very young town when compared to its counterparts, the area of land where the town was developed has historical links that date back as far as the Iron Age. Read less

  • 2. Now in Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes is a vibrant and exciting new town, so there is always a lot to do. With fantastic shopping, museums and attractions, it's a great place to visit.

  • 3. Events in Milton Keynes

    The most important event on the Milton Keynes calendar is The Formula 1 British Grand Prix, where the best racing car drivers from around the world meet at Silverstone in one of the country's most exciting events. Milton Keynes is also the host for the MK Half Marathon and Festival of Running, and the World Picnic at Campbell Park which celebrates music, dance and all the cultu...Read moreres of the world. Read less

  • 4. Attractions in Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes has many attractions including two museums: the Bletchley Park Museum and the Milton Keynes Museum. Bletchley Park Museum of wartime cryptography charts and explores the history of code cracking during wartime, and the Milton Keynes Museum includes the Stacy Hill Collection which traces the rural life of the area before the new town was founded.

  • 5. Things To Do in Milton Keynes

    Xscape in Milton Keynes is the perfect place to visit for all of you adrenaline junkies. You can ski, snowboard, toboggan and even sky dive in the centre. If your kids are too young, or you prefer something a bit less dangerous, then Gulliver's Theme Park is a world of fun for children aged 2-13.

  • 6. Business in Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes has a range of different businesses that range from small independent shops and restaurants to well known and popular chains. The town has a very large covered high street that is perfect for a bit of retail therapy, whatever the weather.

  • 7. Transport in Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes has five railway stations: Milton Keynes Central, Wolverton, Bletchley, Stratford and Bow Brickhill. The M1 runs to the east of Milton Keynes, and provides great transport links to the rest of the country.

  • 8. Entertainment in Milton Keynes

    The National Bowl in Milton Keynes has a capacity of 65,000, and has seen performances from world famous stars such as David Bowie, Eminem, The Police and Jay Z. There are many other smaller music venues in Milton Keynes, including The Stables which welcomes bands from a wide range of different musical genres, from pop to folk, and the punk, rock and heavy metal venue, The Pitz...Read more Club. Milton Keynes Theatre opened in 1999, and has a fantastic programme of shows all year round. Read less

  • 9. Famous Landmarks in Milton Keynes

    Early phases of the development of Milton Keynes included work by celebrated architects including Henning Larsen, John Winter, Sir Richard MacCormac, Lord Norman Foster, Martin Richardson and Ralph Erskine. Milton Keynes Theatre is a must see for all architecture fans, as the custom made ceiling can be lowered to create a smaller and more intimate space for some productions.

  • 10. Interesting Facts about Milton Keynes

    The music video for Cliff Richard's 1981 hit ‘Wired for Sound', which featured Cliff and his dancers roller skating through a shopping centre, was filmed in Milton Keynes.

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  • New college announced

    Young people will be able to study for degrees in Milton Keynes following the announcement of a new partnership. Milton Keynes Council and the University of Bedfordshire are planning to open University College Milton Keynes in September to offer higher education courses in the town. David Hill, chief executive of Milton Keynes Council, said: “Our long term ambition has been to provide face-to-face degree-level teaching to our growing communities, without the need for people to travel elsewhere. The announcement of …

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  • Music gets a boost

    Milton Keynes songwriter Dan Plews has been awarded EU funds to help him run singing workshops around the world. Dan runs a company called Aortas (Association for Oral Traditions and Songwriting) and is hoping to run his workshops across the UK and in Poland, Slovenia, Ireland and Germany. He is also running an open mic slot every week at The Vaults Bar, in Stony Stratford, in an aim to help boost the local music scene. He said: “It’s low key, …

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  • A hole day for charity

    A group of golf lovers are planning a 16-hour game to raise cash for charity. The four men from Milton Keynes are planning to take part in the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign’s Four Course Classic in an aim to raise hundreds of pounds. Mark Wilcox, Luke Withers, Mark Johnson and Mark Weedon will aim to play 72 holes between dawn and dusk on June 22. They will tee off from Wavendon Golf Centre before playing at Three Locks Golf Course, Leighton …

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  • Concrete cows could be listed

    Favourite Milton Keynes landmarks could be recorded on a special list to recognise their importance in the town. Icons such as the concrete cows, off Monks Way, and The Point complex could be among those added to the Local List of notable buildings, structures, art and places that have helped to form the heritage of the town. The new town has recently celebrated its 40th birthday after being created under the New Towns Programme. Simon Peart, conservation and archaeology manager …

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