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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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
MK Gallery
Award-winning MK Gallery offers world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes.
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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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IF: Milton Keynes International Festival
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival is biennial Festival offering a world-class multi-arts programme.
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Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
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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The Craufurd Arms
One of Milton Keynes local legends - The Craufurd Arms is a live music venue, theatre and pub located in the heart of Wolverton.
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The Venue MK
The Venue MK is a 380 seat theatre supporting community, professional and corporate use.
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Campbell Park
Campbell Park managed by The Parks Trust is located in the heart of Milton Keynes.
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True Colours Performing Arts
True Colours Performing Arts is an Independent Dance and Musical Theatre School Based in Hanslope & Old Stratford
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