Past and Present
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Milton Keynes is a place with a rich and interesting historical past, combined with the energetic 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, music, theatre, dance, comedy, performance and more. A public art collection numbering over 260 works lies ready to explore, and the celebrated IF: Milton Keynes International Festival is an biennial cultural highlight.
Grab front row seats
...at Milton Keynes Theatre, designed by Blonski Heard in 1999 to
bring the outside in. The moveable ceiling can be heightened to
accommodate even the most expansive opera or orchestral
performance.
Eyes forward
...at the award-winning MK Gallery, where you’ll find exhibitions of international contemporary art, bringing the world’s finest artists right here to our city.
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Dive into discovery
...at a family-friendly Milton Keynes Museum, or delve into a little history at renowned attractions including Bletchley Park, Woburn Abbey, or the National Museum of Computing.
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Tap your foot
...and hit the dancefloor at The Stables, Milton Keynes’ premier live music venue. Whether it’s jazz, blues, folk, rock, pop or classical, there’s a gig for you.
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Get out and about
...in the open air, exploring the beautiful gardens at National Trust Stowe, or the nearby historic market towns. With 6,000 acres of green space within the city itself, managed by the Parks Trust, there’s no excuse to miss the fresh air.
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Stadium MK
Stadium MK is a state-of-the-art 30,530 seat stadium in Milton Keynes and home to the MK Dons Football Club. When not hosting the beautiful game, Stadium MK is transformed into an impressive music venue.
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Stadium MK Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST
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Milton Keynes Theatre
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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Milton Keynes Theatre, 500 Malborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ
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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Hidden City Festival
Hidden City, Music & Arts Festival is an event series which seeks to transform disused, quirky and hidden spaces in and around Milton Keynes into unforgettable event experiences.
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Silbury Blvd Milton Keynes MK9 2AN
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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
MK Gallery
Award-winning MK Gallery offers world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes.
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Milton Keynes Museum
Milton Keynes Museum is THE Museum dedicated to the history of Milton Keynes and the people who live here.
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Stantonbury Theatre
Built in 1974, Stantonbury Theatre is a perfect venue for performances of drama, music, dance and musical theatre. It’s available for hire all year round to commercial, professional and non-profit making groups for performances, demonstrations and presentations.
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National Film and Sci-Fi Museum
The National Film & Sci-Fi Museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and exhibition of the art, skills and dedication that goes into delivering some of the world’s most successful films and TV shows.
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The Stables
The Stables is one of the UK's leading music venues, offering live music for all tastes jazz, blues, folk, rock, classical, pop and world music.
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