4 March 2026
Amazing Grace: The Hymn Written in Olney, Milton Keynes
Amazing Grace was written by John Newton in Olney — now part of the MK borough. The story behind one of the world’s most famous hymns and its surprising MK connection.
Category: Discover MK
35 Minutes from London: Why MK Is One of the Best Commuter Cities in the UK
Milton Keynes is just 35 minutes from London Euston — faster than many London suburbs. Why MK has become one of the UK’s best cities for London commuters.
Campbell Park: 20+ Public Art Installations You Can Visit Free in MK
Campbell Park contains over 20 permanent public art installations you can visit for free. A guide to MK’s most underappreciated outdoor gallery.
MK’s 150-Mile Redway Network — Cycling Across a City Without Touching a Road
MK’s Redway network stretches over 150 miles — you can cycle across the entire city without touching a road. The story of one of the UK’s best cycling infrastructures.
Milton Keynes: One of the Fastest Growing Cities in the UK
Milton Keynes is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, adding thousands of residents every year. Why people are choosing MK and what rapid growth means for the city.
The National Bowl: MK’s Legendary Outdoor Music Venue
The National Bowl has hosted The Rolling Stones, Eminem, U2 and tens of thousands more. The story of MK’s legendary outdoor music venue.
1 March 2026
The Tree Cathedral — Milton Keynes’ Best Kept Secret
In a quiet corner of Newlands, Milton Keynes, something genuinely extraordinary is growing. It has a nave, transepts, a chancel, an apse, and a lady…
The Peace Pagoda — Milton Keynes’ Extraordinary Landmark
On the north bank of Willen Lake in Milton Keynes stands something that has no obvious right to be here — a gleaming white Buddhist…
The Concrete Cows — The Full Story
Six life-sized concrete cows stand in a field in Bancroft, Milton Keynes. They have stood there — with occasional interruptions for theft, repainting, and costuming…
Why Milton Keynes Has 22 Million Trees
Milton Keynes is often described as one of the greenest cities in England. It’s a claim that surprises people who’ve only seen it from the…