What’s Open in Milton Keynes

Following government advice, Milton Keynes is starting to open up again following the key dates set out in the roadmap. On this page we’ll be bringing together information from across the retail, leisure and accommodation sectors to help you plan your visits across MK safely.

Please check with any business before visiting to confirm opening times, booking systems and safety procedures. All opening dates are subject to change.

SHOPPING

Non-essential shops are now open, as long as they follow government guidelines. Milton Keynes has a vibrant retail sector which has already started to welcome visitors back to shopping centres, outlet centres and department stores.

• centre:mk – NOW OPEN including John Lewis, Next and Primark
• intu Milton Keynes – NOW OPEN
• Frosts Garden Centre – NOW OPEN
• Ikea Milton Keynes – NOW OPEN
• MK1 Shopping – NOW OPEN

ATTRACTIONS

Depending of the type of attraction the dates for reopening vary. We’ll update this page as we get more reopening dates confirmed:

• Xscape MK – some non-essential shops are now open and some restaurants are open for outdoor dining. Many food outlets are available for click & collect/takeaways but please check their website for regular updates
• Bletchley Park – 17th May
• The Silverstone Experience – 20th May
• Willen Lake (Treetop Extreme & Watersports Centre inc Wakeboarding) – NOW OPEN
• Willen Observation Wheel – NOW OPEN
• ScooTours – First MK E-Scooter Tours – NOW OPEN (tours only available on specific dates)
• Gulliver’s Land – NOW OPEN
• Gulliver’s Dinosaur & Farm Park – NOW OPEN
• Woburn Safari Park – NOW OPEN
• Safari MK Indoor Play Centre – 17th May
• Climb Quest Milton Keynes – NOW OPEN (single households groups only)
• Gravity Trampoline Park (at Xscape MK) – Rockclimbing is NOW OPEN, the rest of the park set to reopen on 20th May
• Aqua Parcs – Willen Lake – 22nd May
• Hollywood Bowl (at Xscape MK) – 17th May
• MK Gallery – 18th May
• Splash ‘n’ Play at Willen Lake – 24th April
• 360 Play – 17th May
• iFly Indoor Skydiving (at Xscape MK) – NOW OPEN
• Cineworld (at Xscape MK) – reopening May 2021 – date TBC
• Snozone MK (at Xscape MK) – NOW OPEN
• MK Museum – 19th May
• The National Museum of Computing – 28th May
• MK Theatre – 21st May
• The Stables – 17th May

HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS

In accordance with current government guidelines, many hotels are open only for keyworkers and essential business travel. We will update this section as our partner hotels confirm reopening dates for leisure stays:

• Harben House, Newport Pagnell – Open for keyworkers/essential business travel
• DoubleTree by Hilton – Open for keyworkers/essential business travel
• Cotels Serviced Apartments – Open for keyworkers/essential business travel
• Jury’s Inn – Open for keyworkers/essential business travel
• Horwood House – Open for keyworkers/essential business travel
• Campanile Milton Keynes – Open for keyworkers/essential business travel
• Mercure Milton Keynes – Open for keyworkers/essential business travel
• Whittlebury Park (including Spa) – 17th May

BARS & RESTAURANTS

As per government guidance some restaurants and bars will open for outside dining/drinking from 12th April and then indoor restricted dining from 17th May. Please check with individual businesses for specific booking and opening information.

From our own membership organisations, we can confirm the following:

• Xscape MK – some restaurants are open for outdoor dining, many restaurants are open for click & collect/takeaway, please check their website for regular updates
• The Hub – many restaurants are NOW OPEN for outdoor dining – check The Hub website for the latest info
• McDonald’s at Brickhill, Kingston, Westcroft, Wolverton, Xscape, centre:mk – open for McDelivery, drive through and collection
• Frosts Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe – available for outdoor dining and takeaway services – please check the website. Indoor dining from 17th May.
• Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar – The Hub – open for takeaway
• Marco’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill at Stadium MK – 17th May

EVENTS

Although many of the fantastic annual and one-off and regular events that Milton Keynes holds have had to be cancelled, some specific socially distanced events are now being announced. We will update this section as and when we receive information or your can check our WHAT’S ON section.

• Events brought to you by The Parks Trust – CLICK HERE