Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre aims to involve people in different aspects of Milton Keynes’ history, from the Roman and Medieval, to the new town that begun in the 1960s.

We hold events through the year, including exhibitions, workshops and guided walks, culminating in our exciting Medieval Family Fun Day in September.

Our events are fun and family-friendly and most are either free or low-cost.

Check out our website for further details.

Many of our events will have refreshments available, from drinks and cakes to a hog roast – this will vary depending on the nature of the event. We also have several convenience and fast food outlets surrounding the site.

MKCDC sells a range of books relating to the history of Milton Keynes. At key events, we sell souvenirs such as small medieval solders, replica coins and so on, at a reasonable price.

MKCDC has disabled toilets.

From the north of England via the M1 • Leave the M1 at Junction 15 • Take the slip road and turn right at the roundabout • Join the A508 and follow the signs to Stony Stratford • The A508 will wind its way through the small town of Roade and the village of Grafton Regis • After seven miles you will arrive at the intersection with the A5 which is controlled by traffic lights. • Turn left on to the A5. • Take the first exit from the A5 (about 3K or 2 miles) which is signed A422 • Take the slip road to the traffic lights • Take the second exit, H3 Monks Way (n.b this is also the A422) • Follow the H3 to the first roundabout - Stacey Bushes Roundabout. • Turn right into Alston Drive • City Discovery Centre at Bradwell Abbey is on the left From the south of England via the M1 • Leave the M1 at junction 14 • Take the slip road and turn right at the roundabout and join the A509 to Newport Pagnell – do not follow the signs to Milton Keynes (trust us, this works best!) • Follow the A509 to the first roundabout • Turn left into H3 Monks Way which is also the A422. • Follow the H3, Monks Way across five roundabouts (Blakelands, Great Linford, Redbridge, Stantonbury and Bancroft) • Past the Concrete Cows on your right which you can just glimpse through the bushes • Pass under the railway bridge • Turn left at the Stacey Bushes roundabout into Alston Drive. • City Discovery Centre at Bradwell Abbey is on the left The number 5 and 5A buses stop nearby on Monks Way (H3)

Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre has ample visitor parking. Our centre is not open to the public full-time so please check event details before coming. The beautiful outdoor space on-site free and open to access. Picnics are welcome on site. MKCDC strive to make as much of the site accessible as possible. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument, some of the historic buildings do have one step to enter.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.