A large town spanning 119 square miles, Milton Keynes is a bustling borough with great options for retail, adventure or a taste of history. More than 70 per cent of local businesses started up in the town, giving the streets a fresh and local feel.
City skydiving and skiing
SnoZone Milton Keynes is the star attraction, magnetising locals and tourists from across the south and east of England. If you’d love to learn how to navigate the slopes but can’t make it to the French Alps, it’s a great alternative and a good place to get some practise in before a skiing holiday.
The snow is real – it’s manufactured by machine, but the fluffy flakes are just as cold and white as any slope in southern Europe. This makes the experience authentic; it’s a great place to learn a skill for life.
Since real snow slopes can be hard to come by in the UK, Milton Keynes has become a leading destination for ski and snowboard lessons. There are packages for children aged 3 and up, adult packages with kit included and even specialist disability lessons for those with additional needs.
Hear the roar of nature
From indoor snow to animals that graze on the plains of Africa, the world is within reach at Milton Keynes. Woburn Safari Park is just 20 minutes from the town by car, so it couldn’t be easier to encounter elephants, giraffes and rare rhinos.
You’ll be able to drive into the midst of these magnificent creatures and see exotic animals from the comfort of your car. Regular themed events make this a great option if you’re planning a day out with the kids.
Discover the wartime codebreakers
For a brand new town, Milton Keynes still enjoys its fair share of history. Bletchley Park is just a five mile drive away from the town centre by road. This is the site where codebreakers worked on top-secret missions during the Second World War to crack the codes being used by the Nazis and is where the famous Enigma code was finally cracked!
Regular exhibitions cover topical subjects like modern data privacy, so it’s a great place to ponder the past and the future.
Parks of all stripes
In Milton Keynes, you are never more than half a mile from a park. A patchwork quilt of green spaces creates a relaxing town with plenty of recreation spots.
The town’s five thousand acres of parks, rivers and woodland are not all the same, however. Gulliver’s Land is a place for giant thrills, where youngsters can experience more than 70 rides and incredible shows.
Campbell Park is a popular place for events and festivals, but it also comes with urban woodland and a cricket pitch. Willen Lakeside Park is a great place to try watersports, including wakeboarding, windsurfing and sailing. If you prefer dry land, there are also high ropes and archery.
In the north, Linford Lakes Nature Reserve is a beautiful land of water and greenery. Access is permit-only, but the breathtaking views make the effort worthwhile. Car hire in Milton Keynes makes it easy to see all the key sights and really make the most of this great UK town on your trip.
