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MILTON KEYNES
Things to do, places to go
If you need somewhere to go, either to eat or just pass the time at any point over the weekend, we'll put up some ideas here for you. Milton Keynes has a lot of chain restaurants and shops, so you won't starve, but if you're like us and prefer something a bit more independent, then you could try:
Near(ish) the church:
Near(er) the reception venue:
Near(ish) the church:
- The Craufurd Arms - best pub in MK, great music, has a photobooth now! Wolverton
- Akasaka - Japanese restaurant, not been but comes highly recommended - Wolverton
- Buskers - cafe and musical instrument shop combined, bit hidden away - Wolverton
- Gdad's - cool antique/retro/collectables shop with Granny's tea and cakes - Old Wolverton
- The Galleon - nice canal-side pub with great garden, cider brewery next door - Old Wolverton
- Buddies - amazing burgers, massive portions, American diner - Old Stratford
- The Smoke Shack - not been yet but heard good things, BBQ & Grill - Stony Stratford
Near(er) the reception venue:
- The Buszy - used to be a bus station, now cafe, thrift shop, skate park - opposite MK Central train station
- Bogota Coffee Company - independent coffeehouse - The Hub, Central MK
- Daytona Go Karting - not been but looks fun! - Loughton, next road along from the reception venue
- Lodge Lakes - right next to the reception venue, lovely for a walk! - Loughton
- Pirate Island Adventure golf - mini golf at Abbey Hill, lots of fun for both kids and adults! - Kiln Farm
- MK Museum - not sure of prices, local history, very close to the church - Wolverton
- The Tree Cathedral - gorgeous outdoor space, planted in the shape of a church - Willen
- Gullivers Land - smallish theme park for children, right opposite the Tree Cathedral - Willen
- Willen Lake - lots of activites, high ropes, playground, pub and good for a walk - Willen
- Bletchley Park - Lots of WWII history, computers and big old mansion - Bletchley
- MJ's - Possibly the best American pancakes in the world, and other breakfast/diner food - Bletchley