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Accommodation and travel ideas in Milton Keynes
The area that was to become Milton Keynes encompassed a landscape that has a rich historic legacy. The area to be developed was largely farmland and undeveloped villages, but with evidence of permanent settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Before construction began, every area was subject to detailed archaeological investigation: doing so has provided a unique insight into the history of a large sample of the landscape of south-central England. There is evidence of Iron Age, Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Norman, Medieval and Industrial revolution settlements.
Historic Places to Visit in Milton Keynes
Although Milton Keynes is a new city, it manages to effortlessly blend modern-day culture with deep-rooted history. Culturally and historically, Milton Keynes is a vibrant and diverse city bringing together theatre, museums, art, sculpture and architecture all within the city centre and the surrounding areas.
Milton Keynes Theatre is the most successful theatre outside London's West End and the Milton Keynes Gallery offers free exhibitions of international contemporary art. The City Orchestra is the live classical music resource for Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. Over more than 30 years, it has built a national and international reputation through performances of outstanding quality. The Milton Keynes Arts Guide gives you loads of information on the many different artforms available to visitors and includes a walking tour of the art within the City Centre.
Woburn Abbey, the ancestral home of the Duke of Bedford, houses private collections of art, furniture and porcelain on public view. There are also severla museums including Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Museum, and The Cowper & Newton Museum. The historical market towns of Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Wolverton and Olney are just a stone's-throw away from the city centre.
Historic Milton Keynes bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) and hotel accommodation in Milton Keynes
The more historic hotels and bed and breakfasts will be towards the centre but there are a decent range of hotels throughout the city along with more rural hotels and B&Bs to stay at within easy reach of the city.
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