Tourist attractions of Milton Keynes
by: Robert
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In Milton Keynes you'll never be short of something to do in. Offering some of the most exciting activities and some of the best entertainment experiences in the UK, Milton Keynes is a truly exceptional destination to visit.
This cosmopolitan city started the modern concept of the European shopping experience. In the city centre you'll discover a range of shopping malls with almost endless variety of shops. Throughout the surrounding areas you can also explore boutique village shops.
Why not try indoor skiing on real snow or climbing on the superb rock wall or go flying in the Airkix tunnel, which can all be found under one roof! The many lakes in Milton Keynes also provide excellent water sports opportunities and there’s a state-of-the-art football stadium, not to mention the national Hockey and Badminton centres. Milton Keynes is the perfect place for the sports mad.
Young or old the theme parks around the city are sure to excite you. Europe’s first Eco-Park featuring life-size dinosaurs and a visitor monorail system has recently opened. If you prefer your creatures a little smaller, Woburn Safari Park is Britain’s largest drive-through safari park, allowing you to get “up close and personal” with the animals. Or for something more relaxing why not hire a barge for a day on the Grand Union Canal.
Milton Keynes is rich in cultural experiences with award-winning galleries and theatres, stately homes, medieval abbey ruins and traditional village pubs. Milton Keynes has the fastest-growing "after 6pm" culture outside London, meaning you'll find every type of food, drink and entertainment experience you could desire.
• Milton Keynes Theatre is the most successful theatre outside London's West End
• Milton Keynes Gallery offers free exhibitions of international contemporary art
• Milton Keynes City Orchestra is the live classical music resource for Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. Over more than 30 years, it has built a national and international reputation through performances of outstanding quality.
• The Art Trail, which snakes around the city, includes over 200 installations of modern sculpture
• Woburn Abbey, the ancestral home of the Duke of Bedford, houses private collections of art, furniture and porcelain on public view
• Museums galore including Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Museum, and The Cowper & Newton Museum
• The historical market towns of Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Wolverton and Olney are just a stone's-throw away from the city centre
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