Cheap Hotels and B&B in Milton Keynes near National Bowl

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The town, located less than 45 miles from London, was formalized on 23rd January, 1967. The town spanned 34 square miles when it was originally incorporated, but has since grown significantly in size. Milton Keynes’ proximity to London has helped it grow in reputation among tourists and visitors to the UK. With a rich and illustrious history, the city offers tourists a unique blend of both the old world and the new world. There is a great variety of hotels and b&b’s in Milton Keynes UK that offer you great value for money.

However, it is not just culture that the city offers. Sporting enthusiasts can also find solace in a number of snowboarding venues, while shopaholics can also indulge at the numerous shopping districts within the town.

Cheap Accommodation in Milton Keynes UK

Some popular options located near the National Bowl include the Premier Inn Milton Keynes, the Holiday Inn, Doubletree by Hilton, Jurys Inn, and Peartree Lodge.

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Popular attractions

Tourists visiting the city are strongly recommended to visit the Milton Keynes Theatre. As one of the fastest growing entertainment venues in the area, the Theatre showcases a number of West End productions every year.

The theatre was established in 1999 and has a seating capacity of around 1400. Renovations conducted in the theatre included the construction of a retractable ceiling,providing tourists with a far more intimate atmosphere.

The theatre plays host to a variety of programs including musicals, children’s shows, operas, comedies as well as dance performances, and dramas. There are a number of cheap hotels and B&B accomodation options around the area, allowing tourists to make the most of their visit.

The Stables

The Stables is another fantastic place to engage the senses. Originally founded by legendary jazz artists, Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth in 1969, the Stables has quickly grown to become a cult venue for numerous concerts and music education programs.

It is estimated that the venue plays host to over 200 concerts every year. With a seating capacity of just under 400, tourists can indulge in rock, pop, jazz and classical music performed by some of the finest artists in the world.

The National Bowl

Tourists visiting Milton Keynes will be committing an injustice to themselves by not experiencing the beauty of the National Bowl.

The open air venue does not have any fixed seating, and consists of grassy amphitheatre. The gentle slopes provide every individual with a great view of a performance. The venue also includes entrances and exits from all sides making visits as convenient as possible.

The National Bowl is known particularly for hosting music concerts across a range of genres including modern rock and electronic music.

Address : The National Bowl, Watling Street (V4), Milton Keynes, MK5 8AA

The central station is the nearest railway station from the bowl. It’s a 25 to 30 minute walk from the station to the venue.

Driving Directions :

Take the A5 from North and West – A5, V6, H8. A421 from West – V1, H9. Coaches – M1 (J13 & J14, H8 & H6, V11, H7).

All routes to The National Bowl are signposted by the RAC.

FNB: In Milton Keynes a road letter scheme is in use: secondary B roads are labelled V or H, denoting the fact that they run horizontally or vertically across the country.

The venue is situated on V4 Watling Street on the west side of Milton Keynes and is signposted from the outskirts and at major junctions within a 10 mile radius. If traveling from the north exit junction 15 of M1 then A508, or, approach A5 southbound; from the east approach via A422; from the South, exit M1 junction 13, or, approach A5 northbound and from the west via A421. (info provided by thenationalbowl.net)

Train Station

Main railway station ?

Visitors willing to travel by train to MK have several options. The town is well served by 5 different railway stations ; these are Milton Keynes Central (town center), Wolverton (north), Bletchley (south), Fenny Stratford (south) and Bow Brickhill (south-east).

The city is well connected by rail with London Euston train station, Northampton station, Birmingham New Street railway station, Rugby in Warwickshire, and Coventry rail station.

Location of MK

Where is Milton Keynes ?

Distance to

• Silverstone Racing Track — 12 miles
• Oxford City Centre — 28 miles
• Cambridge — 39 miles
• Central Reading — 41 miles
• Leicester City Center — 44 miles
• London B&Bs — 46 miles

The closest major airport from MK is London Luton international airport LTN. Other London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted) can be an option.

You can also fly to Birmingham International Airport or East Midlands EMA airport.