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About Milton Keynes

The town of Milton Keynes was created in 1967, since 1971 it has been the home of the Open University. It is a stylish town with good shopping centres and facilities for leisure and sporting activities.

Of interest to visitors to the town is Milton Keynes Museum, this preserves the history of the town and its area from the early 19th century through to the present day. The museum is housed in a lovely old Victorian farmhouse, collections include items in connection with social, domestic and agricultural history in connection with North Buckinghamshire and South Northamptonshire. Regular changing displays ensure there is always something to interest every member of the family.

Fascinating Norman churches can be found at Bradwell, Castlethorpe and Little Linford, these are in stark contrast to the modern building of Milton Keynes new Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Edward the Confessor, this was consecrated by Bishop Leo McCartie on June 7th 1991.

A dominant feature of the town centre is the dome crowning the Church of Christ the Cornerstone, this is Britain's first purpose-built ecumenical city church. It's massive dome is the highest point of the town, it is topped by a cross designed by artist Alun Evans of Stroud, this was placed in position during a church service on Good Friday 1991 attended by over 1,000 people. Other features of the building include stained glass by Alexander Beleschenko.

The town offers a good choice of multi-cultural restaurants and pubs. Just outside Milton Keynes you will find the warmly welcoming atmospheric thatched 15th century Nags Head. Visitors to the inn can enjoy food and drink in a comfortable olde-worlde atmosphere of old beams and low ceilings in rooms with traditional fireplaces.

The Grand Union Canal flows close-by giving opportunities for boating, and the River Great Ouse can be found close to Newport Pagnall. There are many ancient hamlets surrounding Milton Keynes making it an ideal centre in which to stay whilst exploring both the old and the new of Buckinghamshire.

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	Holiday Inn Milton Keynes Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) This spacious hotel in central Milton Keynes has impressive facilities and is walking distance from The Centre MK, Xscape MK and the entertainment at The Hub. Holiday Inn Milton Keynes is a 10-minute... More info and book online.. Price from £54.00
	Prime Location Lets - Vizion Apartments Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Chic and stylish, these modern apartments are located in Milton Keynes’s central business district. They boast free Wi-Fi, and free underground parking, just 5 minutes’ walk from Milton Keynes Rai... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00
	Sapphire House Vizion Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Sapphire House Vizion is in the centre of Milton Keynes, within walking distance of the main shopping areas and train station. It has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.... More info and book online.. Price from £99.00
	City Stay - Vizion Garden Apartments Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Located between Milton Keynes' centre and train station, City Stay Apartments offer stylish serviced apartments with free Wi-Fi, parking, Sky channels and maid service.... More info and book online.. Price from £107.00
	Shortstaymk Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) These modern apartments are in the centre of Milton Keynes. Each light apartment has free Wi-Fi, free parking, free Sky satellite TV and full kitchens with washing machine/dryers.... More info and book online.. Price from £88.00

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Nearby travel help

Milton Keynes Central Station	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
M1 Junction 14	(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE)
Wolverton Station	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW)
M1 Junction 13	(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)
London Luton Airport	(19.9 miles, 32.1 km, direction SE)
London Heathrow Airport	(41.2 miles, 66.3 km, direction S)
Milton Keynes to London	(45.5 miles, 73.3 km, direction SE)