Local Area Info

Things to do

There's always loads to do in Milton Keynes! This vibrant new city lets you enjoy the countryside, spend time with the family, take part in thrilling adventure sports or explore its rich history. Throughout the year you will always find something to excite whatever your age and whatever you’re in to.

Milton Keynes offers some of the best gastronomic dining experiences outside London. With over 350 restaurants within the city centre and surrounding areas you can always find something to satisfy your appetite from an a la carte menu, a sumptuous buffet or a pre-theatre meal.

Entertainment

Milton Keynes has an enviable reputation for the wide range of entertainment it has to offer. As a new and vibrant city you can always find something to entertain you, from concerts and theatre through to multi-screen cinemas and live comedy – whatever you’re looking for, Milton Keynes is one of best entertainment destinations in the UK.

Shopping

Milton Keynes is a shopper’s paradise. Whether you’re looking for a state-of-the-art modern shopping mall, traditional boutique shops, farmers’ markets or even a Swedish superstore, Milton Keynes has it all. You can shop with your family, spend with your friends or just come by yourself to experience what Milton Keynes has to offer.

Parks

Milton Keynes boasts over 4,500 acres of parkland, rivers, lakes and woodland including over 20 million trees – it truly is "the city in the country".  When you visit Milton Keynes you can’t help but notice the wide open green spaces and the huge number of wooded areas that help the city stand out from the crowd.