Parks and Lakes - Destination Milton Keynes

Tongwell Lake by Tim Ebbs

Parks & Lakes

Ouzel Valley Park by Gill Prince

Parks & Lakes

Peace Pagoda at Willen Lake

Parks & Lakes

The Great Outdoors

With over 6,000 acres of parkland, dotted with rivers, lakes, woodland, and trails, Milton Keynes lives up to its reputation as the ‘city in the country’. It might sound staggering, but you’ll find over 22 million trees throughout our city, and locals and visitors alike love to get outdoors and breathe the fresh air.

Even our streets are green, lined with wide grass verges, and you’re never too far from a pocket park, stretch of woodland, or an expansive stretch of grass and greenery. So much so, in fact, that over 20% of our city is given over to the great outdoors, and it’s all ready to be explored and experienced. Events throughout the year can be found on parkland managed by the Parks Trust, so check out their listings below.

Treetop Extreme

Treetop Extreme is a unique, exciting and fun packed experience on an awesome High Ropes Adventure Course located at Willen Lake.

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Telephone:

01908 246599

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Salcey Forest

Just a short drive from Milton Keynes, Salcey Forest is an Oasis of nature and history.

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Telephone:

0300 067 4340

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Stowe Gardens

Discover Stowe; explore 1,000 acres of parkland and 245 acres of stunning, dog-friendly historic gardens near Milton Keynes.

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Telephone:

01280 817156

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Cycling in Milton Keynes

A cycling destination with a difference! Where else in Britain can you take a single cycle ride and meet cows made of concrete, visit a cathedral made of trees, and slide down a slope made of snow – all without cycling on a single road?

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Fishing in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is a fantastic place to visit if you like fishing - whatever your ability and whatever you want to try and catch.

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Emberton Country Park

Emberton Country Park

200 acre parkland - play areas, picnic & games meadows, fishing lakes & river, nature areas, café and toilet facilities.

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Telephone:

01234 711575