History & Culture

Milton Keynes is a place with a rich and interesting historical past, combined with the vibrant cultural life of a modern city. You’ll find museums and exhibitions documenting England’s treasured heritage, galleries packed with art, sculpture and creativity of all kinds, live music, theatre, dance, comedy, performance and more.

Bletchley Park

Once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park is now a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily.

MK Gallery

Award-winning MK Gallery offers world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes.

Milton Keynes Theatre

Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

One of the region's leading live entertainment venues, Milton Keynes Theatre showcases the best West End and touring productions from across the UK.

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Bletchley Park

Sherwood Drive, Milton Keynes

Once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park is now a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily.

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MK Gallery

Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes

Award-winning MK Gallery offers world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes.

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Cowper & Newton Museum

Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney

Visit the house in Olney where one of England's favourite poets William Cowper lived for twenty years.

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Milton Keynes Museum

McConnell Drive, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Museum is THE Museum dedicated to the history of Milton Keynes and the people who live here.

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The Stables

The Stables, Milton Keynes

The Stables is one of the UK's leading music venues, offering live music for all tastes including jazz, blues, folk, rock, classical, pop and world music.

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Stantonbury Theatre

Stantonbury Campus, Milton Keynes

Built in 1974, Stantonbury Theatre is a perfect venue for performances of drama, music, dance and musical theatre.

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Inter-Action MK

The Gatehouse, Milton Keynes

Inter-Action MK brings the arts to life in Milton Keynes through an innovate programme of inclusive arts.

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Bradwell Windmill

Windmill Cottage, Milton Keynes

Bradwell Windmill is one of the most distinctive landmarks in Milton Keynes, and is thought to be the oldest tower mill in the whole of Buckinghamshire.

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Westbury Arts Centre

Westbury Arts Centre, Milton Keynes

Westbury Arts Centre provides both permanent and temporary studio spaces, as well as rooms and exhibition spaces for hire plus a public events programme.

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MK Fringe Festival

MK Fringe Festival is the city’s biennial arts event showcasing emerging and established artists, across Central MK.

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Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre

The Gatehouse, Milton Keynes

MKCDC informs visitors about urban geography and new city planning - as well as the historical and natural heritage of Milton Keynes.

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