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Things to see in Milton Keynes (United Kingdom): 35 places and when to go
Milton Keynes is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Wildlife (9), Museums and art (8). The best known are Bletchley Park, Soulbury and Hut 8. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.042, -0.7719
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Wildlife (9) · Museums and art (8) · History (5) · With kids (4) · Hiking (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 67 km as the crow flies
What to see in Milton Keynes
The places in and around Milton Keynes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bletchley ParkWWII code-breaking site and British country house, and museum, United Kingdom5.4 km
- SoulburyNature · History12 km
- Hut 8Section in the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park5.4 km
- The National Museum of ComputingMuseum in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom5.2 km
- Gulliver's LandChildren's theme park resort in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire3.0 km
- Woburn Safari ParkSafari park located in Woburn, Bedfordshire, England13 km
- Hut 6Unit of Bletchley Park decryption centre5.4 km
- Blue Lagoon Local Nature ReserveLocal nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England6.6 km
- Castlethorpe CastleMotte-and-bailey castle in Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes, England, UK7.2 km
- Wolverton ViaductViaduct in Haversham-cum-Little Linford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK4.4 km
- Bancroft Roman VillaRoman villa in Buckinghamshire, England2.2 km
- Buckingham Old GaolHistoric building in Buckingham, England, United Kingdom15 km
- Milton Keynes MuseumMuseum in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom2.8 km
- St Mary & St Giles Church, Stony StratfordChurch in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK5.8 km
- Church of St Nicholas, Hulcote, BedfordshireChurch in Hulcote, Bedfordshire, England, UK10 km
- Winslow HallCountry house in Wilmslow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK13 km
- Grafton WayFootpath in Northamptonshire, England12 km
- Hut 3Part of Second World War UK government cypher school5.3 km
- Stoke Bruerne Brick PitsNature reserve in the United Kingdom14 km
- The Canal MuseumMuseum in Northamptonshire, England, UK15 km
- Tyringham HallGrade I listed English country house in Tyringham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK8.1 km
- Blackpit BreweryBrewery17 km
- Chafor Wine EstateWinery18 km
- Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm ParkWith kids3.0 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Hanslope Circular Ride, Milton Keynes Boundary Walk, Ouse Valley Way 1 (Syresham to Turvey)
- Nature: Linford Lakes Nature Reserve, Little Linford Wood, Pilch Field, Pineham Nature Reserve, Stony Stratford Nature Reserve, The Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve
- With kids: Splash ‘n’ Play
- Stargazing: The Loxham Observatory
When to go to Milton Keynes
The best time to visit Milton Keynes is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:01
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:28
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovBetter not8:29
- DecPossible7:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32. In April, 34 of the 35 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Milton Keynes
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pavenham31 places22 km
- Aylesbury40 places29 km
- Manor Road24 places29 km
- Luton110 places30 km
- Northampton36 places31 km
- Sandy30 places37 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Milton Keynes?
The best known: Bletchley Park, Soulbury, Hut 8, The National Museum of Computing, Gulliver's Land. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Milton Keynes?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32.
How do you get to Milton Keynes?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Milton Keynes as the destination and these 35 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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