{"id":32330,"date":"2020-09-16T13:50:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T13:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=32330"},"modified":"2023-02-01T10:56:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:56:52","slug":"30-free-things-to-do-in-milton-keynes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/milton-keynes\/30-free-things-to-do-in-milton-keynes\/","title":{"rendered":"30 free things to do in Milton Keynes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milton Keynes is a thriving, modern destination that\u2019s packed with things to see and do. Plus, Milton Keynes is a great place to visit with the family, and a trip here doesn\u2019t have to cost the earth. In fact, we\u2019ve found 30 things that you can do for free while you enjoy a Travelodgical break here.<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">1. MK Gallery<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-hvl3DlMPh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-hvl3DlMPh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by MK Gallery (@mk_gallery)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-04-03T17:33:29+00:00\">Apr 3, 2020 at 10:33am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The newly redesigned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mkgallery.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MK Gallery<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a contemporary visual arts gallery that regularly hosts touring exhibitions, workshops and craft events. Although some exhibitions are ticketed, plenty are free and you can see works by a number of local, national and international artists. Plus, if you need to refuel, there\u2019s a caf\u00e9. As an added bonus, the building is as beautiful as the art that sits within it.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 900 Midsummer Boulevard, MK9 3QA. Event information and opening times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mkgallery.org\/whats-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Bromham Hill<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedford.gov.uk\/leisure-and-culture\/arts-and-culture\/history-and-heritage\/bromham-mill\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bromham Mill<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sits on the water\u2019s edge. The mill was rebuilt in the late 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early 19<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century and still contains one of its original watermills, which was restored in 1980. You can take a guided tour of the building or sit in the grounds and enjoy a lovely picnic. There\u2019s even an on-site caf\u00e9 for if you haven\u2019t packed your own snacks.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Bromham Mill, Bridge End, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8LP. Opening times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedford.gov.uk\/leisure-and-culture\/arts-and-culture\/history-and-heritage\/bromham-mill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Stockwood Discovery Centre<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9pJMdpg2DW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9pJMdpg2DW\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Hawwau Bamanga Tafida (@designwithhawwa)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-03-12T18:00:30+00:00\">Mar 12, 2020 at 11:00am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturetrust.com\/venues\/stockwood-discovery-centre\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stockwood Discovery Centre<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perfect for a family day out. On your arrival, you\u2019ll find beautiful gardens, interactive exhibitions and the largest collection of carriages in Europe. For the little ones, there\u2019s even an outdoor play area and a walled garden. If you\u2019d like to learn about the area\u2019s history, head inside to the museum galleries.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX. Opening times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturetrust.com\/venues\/stockwood-discovery-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/468\/Milton-Keynes-Shenley-Church-End-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Shenley Church End<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. Natural History Museum at Tring<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/visit\/tring.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National History Museum at Tring<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a little drive out of Milton Keynes, but it\u2019s well worth the trip. You can see animal mummies that were given to the Egyptians, look a polar bear in the eye and study birds from Antarctica. At the museum, there are 6 galleries to explore plus the Rothschild Room, so it\u2019s a great day out.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman St, Tring, HP23 6AP. Opening times and events <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/visit\/tring\/whats-on-tring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/468\/Milton-Keynes-Shenley-Church-End-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Shenley Church End<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">5. RAF Museum<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BG7IjRFse1Z\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BG7IjRFse1Z\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Orlando Zambrano (@zeta2388)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-06-21T16:54:31+00:00\">Jun 21, 2016 at 9:54am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore over 100 years of history at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rafmuseum.org.uk\/london\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAF Museum<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Kids can enjoy an outdoor play area, but you can also see some of the finest planes to ever take to the sky, including the Harrier Jet and the Bristol Bulldog. If you like, you can also pay a few pounds and try your hand on the pilot simulators. It\u2019s an experience you\u2019ll never forget.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL. Opening times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rafmuseum.org.uk\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 58 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">6. Castle Fine Art<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art collectors from across the country (and sometimes even further afield) travel to Milton Keynes to see the art on display at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/galleries\/milton-keynes\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castle Fine Art<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re a lover of fine art, then this is the place to be. The gallery is home to works from artists such as Lorenzo Quinn and Richard Rowan, and the gallery occasionally hosts events where you can meet the artists.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 17 Acorn Walk, The Centre:MK, MK9 3AD. Opening times and event information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/galleries\/milton-keynes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central hotel<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">7. Milton Keynes Art Centre<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B2t2kLdl-70\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B2t2kLdl-70\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Milton Keynes Arts Centre (@miltonkeynesartscentre)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-09-22T14:14:09+00:00\">Sep 22, 2019 at 7:14am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/miltonkeynesartscentre.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milton Keynes Arts Centre<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the perfect way for an active family to spend a day. Situated in Great Linford Manor Park, the centre sits in a beautiful space that will really help get your creative juices flowing. You\u2019ll find space to explore specialist ceramic, silversmithing and wood shop resources. Plus, many of the events are absolutely free.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Parklands, Milton Keynes MK14 5DZ. Opening times and event information <a href=\"https:\/\/miltonkeynesartscentre.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 9 minutes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">8. The Concrete Cows<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/our-work\/public-art-in-our-parks\/concrete-cows\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concrete Cows<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Bancroft Park. These are actually the second set of cows to grace the town, and you can find the original set in the MK Museum. The cows here are internationally famous and they\u2019re loved by the locals, who have adopted the cow as their local symbol. The home stand at their football stadium, for example, is known as \u2018the cow shed\u2019.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: H3 Monks Way, Milton Keynes, MK13 0QP.<br \/>\n&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">9. Whitewall Galleries<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CnHIsdNom0T\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CnHIsdNom0T\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Whitewall Galleries (@whitewallgalleriesofficial)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitewallgalleries.com\/locate\/milton-keynes\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whitewall Galleries<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another great spot for art lovers in Milton Keynes. The paintings here are innovative, unique and beautiful. International artists often display their work here, and there\u2019s also a great selection of collectable editions and sculptures. Keep a look out for their events, too. They regularly hold features and artist takeovers.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Unit 33 and 33a, Intu, Milton Keynes, MK9 3GB. Opening times and event information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitewallgalleries.com\/locate\/milton-keynes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">10. The Gyosei Trail<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take a trip down the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/our-work\/public-art-in-our-parks\/gyosei-art-trail\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gyosei Art Trail<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can combine your love of nature with your love of travel. The trail commemorates the Gyosei International School, and it contains works by eight artists who have created pieces based on Japanese connections, the history of the canal, and local fauna and flora. It brings a little slice of Japanese culture to the centre of Milton Keynes.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Sakura Walk, Willen Park South, MK15 9EL.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 47 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">11. Ouse Valley Park<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36115 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ouse-Valley-Park-MK.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ouse-Valley-Park-MK.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ouse-Valley-Park-MK-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ouse-Valley-Park-MK-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ouse-Valley-Park-MK-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ouse-Valley-Park-MK-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milton Keynes is home to over<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,000 acres of green space, so you\u2019ll never struggle to find a quiet spot to relax. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/parks\/ouse-valley-park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ouse Valley Park<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the best local green spaces. It\u2019s full of interesting walks, unspoilt nature and lots of local wildlife. Most of the park is also flat, so it\u2019s great for kids and the walks aren\u2019t too challenging.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Newport Road, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 0AW.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/59\/Milton-Keynes-Old-Stratford-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Old Stratford<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 7 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">12. Broughton Gate Skate Park<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have kids who want to blow off some steam, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/activities\/skating\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broughton Gate Skate Park<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great place to go. The park was threatened by closure in 2012, but it was handed over to The Parks Trust so it could continue to operate. Whether your kids prefer cycling or skating, they\u2019ll find plenty of ramps and obstacles where they can perfect their skills.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 43 Southwold Cres, Broughton, Milton Keynes, MK10 7BS. Opening times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/activities\/skating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">13. Stanwick Lakes Playpark<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDWowxgJCg9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDWowxgJCg9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Sam Lawrence (@samtastic29)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-08-01T16:39:08+00:00\">Aug 1, 2020 at 9:39am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script> \u00a9 SL Edmunds, The Flying Media Monkey Company<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re willing to travel a little bit outside Milton Keynes, then Stanwick Lakes is a great place for a day trip with the kids. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanwicklakes.org.uk\/things-to-do\/adventure-playground\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stanwick Lakes playpark<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the best in the region and there\u2019s enough to keep kids of all ages entertained for hours. Expect to encounter a moat, a water play area, a sand pit and a climbing tower with a giant slide.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6GY. Opening times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanwicklakes.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 44 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">14. MK Calling<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mkgallery.org\/whats-on\/mk-calling-2020\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MK Calling<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a celebration of art in Milton Keynes. The festival features over 130 artists across five world-class gallery spaces, so there\u2019s something to suit every taste. The exhibition includes the latest up-and-coming artists, as well as established artists from the Royal Academicians and alumni of The British Art Show. The best part? It\u2019s completely free.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 900 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3QA. Event information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mkgallery.org\/whats-on\/mk-calling-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">15. Furzton Lake<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Furtzon-Lake-MK.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Furtzon-Lake-MK.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Furtzon-Lake-MK-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Furtzon-Lake-MK-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Furtzon-Lake-MK-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Furtzon-Lake-MK-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furzton Lake is a tranquil and serene spot where you can relax away from the crowds of the town centre. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/parks\/furzton-lake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furzton Lake<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll also find a designated BBQ area, a number of sculptures, a fishing lake and great views that stretch across the horizon. If you fancy trying something new on your trip to Milton Keynes, then Korfball is also played on Thursday nights in the summer.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Shirwell Crescent, Furzton, MK4 1GA.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/468\/Milton-Keynes-Shenley-Church-End-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Shenley Church End<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">16. World Picnic<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Picnic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrates the music, dance and cultures of the world. The festival has been running since 2008 and features community stalls, interactive workshops and a stage that hosts spectacular performances. Expect shows like an interactive Haka, traditional Chinese dancing and a Mariachi performance.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 1300 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">17. Lodge Lake<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDPK3L8jn_u\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDPK3L8jn_u\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Rena (@misschique)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-07-29T19:03:11+00:00\">Jul 29, 2020 at 12:03pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/parks\/lodge-lake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lodge Lake<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can discover the link between modern Milton Keynes and Loughton Village, which showcases the area\u2019s past. Plus, Lodge Lake is also a great place to get active. It\u2019s lined with exercise stations and the lake is also home to a carp fishery. Some of the fish in the lake are vast, and one recent catch weighed in at 22lb 8oz!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9BY.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">18. The Peace Pegoda<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/our-work\/public-art-in-our-parks\/public-art-at-newlands-and-willen-lake\/peace-pagoda\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first of its kind in the Western hemisphere. The pagoda sits near Willen Lake next to a Buddhist temple which regularly hosts events. It enshrines sacred relics of Lord Buddha that have been presented from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Berlin and tells 2,500 years of history.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 0BA.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 8 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">19. Great Linford Manor Park<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CATeH0gDE0W\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CATeH0gDE0W\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Wendy Farmer (@w.jeanphotography)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-05-17T21:34:15+00:00\">May 17, 2020 at 2:34pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/parks\/great-linford-manor-park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Linford Manor Park<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stretches back until at least the Saxon times. The water garden and the wilderness garden here date back to the 17<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> centuries, when they were built to provide a setting for the manor house. The house itself is still owned privately, but you\u2019re free to explore the gardens and take in the stunning scenery.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 25 Parklands, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5DZ<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 9 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">20. MK Playday<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MK Playday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the perfect festival for families with little ones. It was established by the MK Play Partnership and contains plenty of different zones that will keep children of all ages entertained. The highlight for many children are the famous waterslides!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 1300 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">21. Grand Union Canal<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36117\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grand-Union-Canal-MK.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grand-Union-Canal-MK.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grand-Union-Canal-MK-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grand-Union-Canal-MK-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grand-Union-Canal-MK-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grand-Union-Canal-MK-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/canalrivertrust.org.uk\/enjoy-the-waterways\/canal-and-river-network\/grand-union-canal\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Union Canal<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of Britain\u2019s most famous waterways. If you love adventure and exploration, then this is the place to be. The canal links London to Birmingham, so you can walk for miles and miles if you like. To help break up the journey, plenty of pubs line the route. You can explore the Chiltern Hills, rural Northamptonshire and iconic landmarks like the Iron Trunk Aqueduct.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Cosgrove, Milton Keynes, MK19 7JR.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/59\/Milton-Keynes-Old-Stratford-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Old Stratford<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">22. MK International Festival<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ifmiltonkeynes.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milton Keynes International Festival<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the largest celebrations in Milton Keynes. The festival takes place every two years and it creates unique and memorable experiences for visitors. The festival includes community-led projects, world-class art exhibitions and large-scale family events including concerts, theatre productions, dance performances and visual arts installations.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 1300 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD. Event information <a href=\"https:\/\/ifmiltonkeynes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">23. Campbell Park<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Campbell-Park.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Campbell-Park.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Campbell-Park-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Campbell-Park-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Campbell-Park-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Campbell-Park-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/parks\/campbell-park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campbell Park<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is full of cultural activities and sporty pursuits. If you feel like getting active, you can take the off-road cycle trail or try your hand at orienteering. For something more leisurely, you can watch a game of cricket in the summer. If you prefer art, then try the Milton Keynes art walk. You\u2019ll see several sculptures, including a memorial to one of the founders of Milton Keynes.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 1300 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD. Event information <a href=\"https:\/\/ifmiltonkeynes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">24. MKF Tribute Festival<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bz8lU30Fyz9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bz8lU30Fyz9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Constance Beaugeard (@conniloo)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-07-15T17:57:56+00:00\">Jul 15, 2019 at 10:57am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/m-k-f.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MKF Tribute Festival<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the world\u2019s largest free tribute festival. The festival takes place in Campbell Park and regularly entertains thousands of people. Expect to see bands covering artists like The Jam, ABBA, AC\/DC and many more. No matter what style of music you love, you\u2019ll find something perfect. Although the festival is free, you\u2019ll need to get a ticket online as they\u2019re not available at the gate.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 1300 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 4AD. Event information <a href=\"https:\/\/ifmiltonkeynes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">25. Salcey Forest<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36108 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Salcey-Forest.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Salcey-Forest.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Salcey-Forest-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Salcey-Forest-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Salcey-Forest-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Salcey-Forest-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestryengland.uk\/salcey-forest\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salcey Forest<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also a little bit outside Milton Keynes, but there\u2019s so much free stuff to do here that it\u2019s really easy to enjoy a fun, free day trip. The place is an oasis of nature and history, and you can make the most of 3 walking trails, a cycling trail and a play area for kids. If you fancy spending a bit of cash, there\u2019s also archery and axe throwing.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Quainton Road, Northamptonshire, NN7 2HX. Opening times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestryengland.uk\/salcey-forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">here.<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">26. Caldecotte Lake<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Caldecotte-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Caldecotte-Lake.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Caldecotte-Lake-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Caldecotte-Lake-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Caldecotte-Lake-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Caldecotte-Lake-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/parks\/caldecotte-lake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caldecotte Lake<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an active spot where families can get the adrenaline pumping. There are water sports facilities you can pay for, but there\u2019s plenty you can do for free. You can play table tennis on the outdoor tables, observe the local wildlife and play in the outdoor play area. There are even two bird hides at the southern end of the lake. Within the lake\u2019s windmill, there\u2019s even a pub.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/468\/Milton-Keynes-Shenley-Church-End-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Shenley Church End<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">27. The Pyramid of Light<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36112\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pyramid-of-Light.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pyramid-of-Light.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pyramid-of-Light-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pyramid-of-Light-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pyramid-of-Light-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pyramid-of-Light-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Light Pyramid was commissioned in 2012 and was first lit for the Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee. To this day, it is still lit for special local and national events. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/our-work\/public-art-in-our-parks\/campbell-park-art\/light-pyramid\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light Pyramid<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sits on a hill overlooking Campbell Park. If you climb to the summit (which isn\u2019t too challenging), you\u2019ll be treated to wonderful views over North East Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: Milton Keynes, MK9 3FZ.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">28. Fred Roche Gardens<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfFSZGFDqXb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfFSZGFDqXb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Oh Hey MK (@ohheymk)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fredroche.org\/#projects\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred Roche Gardens<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are hidden behind Christ the Cornerstone Church. They are dedicated to Fred Roche, who was the architect of Milton Keynes. Despite being right in the centre of Milton Keynes, the gardens are a tranquil haven where you can get away from the action, see a number of sculptures by Bernard Schottlander and play table tennis on the free tables.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 406 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ND.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/608\/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes at The Hub<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 5 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">29. Willen Lake Maze<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BP2jSOXD8NO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BP2jSOXD8NO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Jakub Urban (@kubajz)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-01-29T14:54:28+00:00\">Jan 29, 2017 at 6:54am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Willen Lake Maze, also known as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkstrust.com\/our-work\/public-art-in-our-parks\/public-art-at-newlands-and-willen-lake\/willen-labyrinth\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willen Labyrinth<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a turf maze in Willen Park that is based on an enlarged version of the Saffron Walden Rosicrucian Maze. In the centre, you\u2019ll find an oak tree while, in each of the four lobes, you\u2019ll discover a bronze face designed by sculptor Tim Minett. It\u2019s a beautiful and tranquil space to visit on a warm summer afternoon.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 4 Linford Lane, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9DL.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Driving distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotel: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">30. Church of Christ the Cornerstone<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B97eWvLnmyK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B97eWvLnmyK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Richard Franklin (@richardfranklinphoto)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-03-19T20:51:44+00:00\">Mar 19, 2020 at 1:51pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cornerstonemk.co.uk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church of Christ the Cornerstone<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, five denominations work together to serve the people of Milton Keynes. The church is open every day for private and public prayer, and it has been since 1992 when The Queen visited for a dedication service. The building was the first ecumenical city centre church in the United Kingdom and it\u2019s an incredibly impressive space to visit.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8211; Address: 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Walking distance from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/54\/Milton-Keynes-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Milton Keynes Central hotel<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/uk\/buckinghamshire\/milton-keynes\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Book your trip to Milton Keynes today<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Milton Keynes is a thriving, modern destination that\u2019s packed with things to see and do. Plus, Milton Keynes is a great place to visit with the family, and a trip here doesn\u2019t have to cost the earth. 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