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Looking for places to go in and around Milton Keynes? Want some good places to shop? Fancy eating out? Simply browse these useful sites and off you go.

Destination Milton Keynes. Visit to find out what Milton Keynes has to offer - full tourist information and visitor services, find a hotel, book a conference or explore great leisure activities and attractions.

The Stables theatre at Wavendon. Only ten minutes walk and two minutes drive from South lodge is the world famous Stables theatre and Jazz venue owned by Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth. Go to their website to find out what's on each evening and their forthcoming festival in July.

1886 House. The 1886 House is an authentic New England country farmhouse situated on a quiet 5 acres at the top of a high ridgeline in historic Chesterfield, Massachusetts.

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[Local places to eat]

The Wavendon Arms 0.4 miles

2 Newport Road, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire MK17 8LJ

The Wavendon Arms is a restaurant and bar on the Newport Road in Wavendon. The pub dates back to 1851 when it was a centre of village life for a thriving community and surrounded by lush farmland. Reservation advisable. Own large car park.

01908 584277
www.thewavendonarms.co.uk


Purple Goose Restaurant 1.1 miles

61 High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8QY

Newly changed hands. Reservation advisable. Parking on street or in rear public car park.

01908 584385
www.thepurplegoose.co.uk


Woburn Fort 1.2 miles

33 High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RB

Popular Indian restaurant that has been here longer than we have! Parking on street or in rear public car park.

01908 282 002


Woburn Zens 1.3 miles

5 High Street, Milton Keynes MK17 8RQ

Popular restaurant serving Oriental cuisine. Parking in own car park to rear.

01908 586 633
www.woburnzens.co.uk


The Swan at Woburn Sands 1.3 miles

High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RL

This is a newly refurbished restaurant that keeps the feel of a local pub. Walk in only – no reservations accepted. Parking in own car park to side.

01908 583204
www.theswanwoburnsands.co.uk


The Swan at Salford 2.7 miles

2 Wavendon Road, Salford, MK17 8BD

A well-established and popular restaurant in a pleasant village setting. Good for eating outside. Parking in own car park to side.

01908 281008
www.swansalford.co.uk


The Birch at Woburn 2.7 miles

20 Newport Road, Woburn, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK17 9HX

Another local restaurant of long standing – at least fifteen years I think! As it’s a favourite of many locals it’s important to book at weekends.

01525 290295
www.birchwoburn.com


Paris House 5.1 miles

Woburn Park, London Road, Woburn, MK17 9QP

Set in the grounds of Woburn Abbey, this historically interesting building has boasted good food for decades. Michelin starred chef Alan Murchison now runs it. Parking in own car park.

01525 290 692
www.parishouse.co.uk


The Crooked Billet 9.2 miles

2 Westbrook End, Newton Longville, Milton Keynes, MK17 0DF

Popular fine dining restaurant

01908 373936
www.thebillet.co.uk


Cameron’s 13.2 miles

5 Odells Yard, High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AQ

With plenty of on street and rear parking, this new restaurant boasts chef Dan Cameron who was a BBC Masterchef Professionals Finalist. It’s the furthest away but a particular favourite of ours.

01908 568000
www.camerons-brasserie.co.uk