The Great Outdoors
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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.
Bletchley Park
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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Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB
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The Parks Trust
The Parks Trust is an independent self-financing charity that cares for over 6,000 acres of parkland and green space in Milton Keynes.
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The Parks Trust, Campbell Park Pavilion, Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD
Willen Lake
Willen Lake is Milton Keynes’ watersports and activity park. It has two lakes to discover, over 30 activities to try and more than 100 acres to explore!
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Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS
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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Salcey Forest
Just a short drive from Milton Keynes, Salcey Forest is an Oasis of nature and history.
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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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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?
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
200 acre parkland - play areas, picnic & games meadows, fishing lakes & river, nature areas, café and toilet facilities.
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The Milton Keynes Rose
The Milton Keynes Rose is a vast and impressive open-air circle with markings based on the mathematical beauty of a flower.
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