Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days 2025: A Celebration of Architecture, Community, and Curiosity

Milton Keynes is once again opening its doors to the past, present, and future as Heritage Open Days 2025 returns from Friday 12th to Sunday 21st September. With over 250 free events packed into just ten days, this city-wide celebration invites residents and visitors alike to explore the rich tapestry of MK’s cultural and architectural heritage.

A509 Reopens: Milton Keynes Back on the Move

After nearly two years of disruption, the A509 has finally reopened, restoring a vital link between Newport Pagnell and the M1. The closure, part of the MK East development project, was meant to last 12 months but stretched to 24 due to weather delays and construction setbacks.

Record-Breaking GCSE Results in Milton Keynes Schools

August 2025 marked a proud moment for the Milton Keynes education community, as local schools celebrated their highest-ever GCSE results, reflecting both academic excellence and the strength of student support systems.

Milton Keynes – A Rising Star Among UK Cities

Nestled in the heart of Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes is a city that defies expectations. Officially designated as a "new town" in 1967, it was envisioned as a bold experiment in modern urban planning. Today, it stands as one of the fastest-growing and most forward-thinking cities in the United Kingdom.

Why Visitor Numbers Declined in Milton Keynes in 2024

After a record-breaking 2023 that saw over 50 million visitors pass through centre:mk, Midsummer Place, and Xscape, Milton Keynes experienced a noticeable dip in footfall in 2024. While centre:mk still welcomed an impressive 22 million visitors, the overall numbers across the city's major venues fell short of the previous year's high. So, what changed?

Mysterious Lights Over Milton Keynes – Was It a UFO?

Milton Keynes, known for its modern urban layout and meticulous planning, also holds stories that send chills down the spine. One of the most intriguing is the sighting of a mysterious flying object over the city in the 1980s.

In January 1980, residents in Bletchley, a district of Milton Keynes, reported seeing a bright, spherical object hovering above the treetops. Witnesses described it as a white ball of light emitting a pulsating, humming sound, unlike any known aircraft or engine. The object was about the size of a car and moved with an unnatural precision, brushing against tree branches as if inspecting the area.