Guidebook for Maids Moreton
Sightseeing
Historic Stowe House, former home of the Dukes of Buckingham. Beautiful gardens and elegant interiors. (Note: the house is in use as a boarding school during term time).
59 locals recommend
National Trust - Stowe
Historic Stowe House, former home of the Dukes of Buckingham. Beautiful gardens and elegant interiors. (Note: the house is in use as a boarding school during term time).
Home of the Dukes of Marlborough, a super historical tour of the house and gardens.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Home of the Dukes of Marlborough, a super historical tour of the house and gardens.
Famous WWII code-breaking Bletchley Park, the Enigma code and plenty of history is only 10 miles away.
127 locals recommend
Bletchley Park
Sherwood DriveFamous WWII code-breaking Bletchley Park, the Enigma code and plenty of history is only 10 miles away.
Still the home of the Rothschild family. An excellent day out for those that like to tour grand houses still fully furnished.
180 locals recommend
Waddesdon Manor
Still the home of the Rothschild family. An excellent day out for those that like to tour grand houses still fully furnished.
Housed on two floors of an historic corn mill, overlooking the Grand Union Canal, a treasure trove about our waterways. Watch the canal boats come and go through the locks, enjoy a pub lunch.
18 locals recommend
The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne
Bridge RoadHoused on two floors of an historic corn mill, overlooking the Grand Union Canal, a treasure trove about our waterways. Watch the canal boats come and go through the locks, enjoy a pub lunch.
Home of the Spencer family. Guided tours around the house, beautiful interiors, fine furniture, pictures and ceramics, and the stately gardens. Only 41 minutes away by car.
69 locals recommend
Althorp Estate
Home of the Spencer family. Guided tours around the house, beautiful interiors, fine furniture, pictures and ceramics, and the stately gardens. Only 41 minutes away by car.
Home of the Duke of Bedford. Explore the beauty and history of the abbey and its treasures; including the deer park.
28 locals recommend
Woburn Abbey
Home of the Duke of Bedford. Explore the beauty and history of the abbey and its treasures; including the deer park.
Food Scene
Free house which serves real ale. The food is superb and all very reasonably priced. A 5 minute walk away (don't drink and drive). Pub garden available.
The Wheatsheaf
Main StreetFree house which serves real ale. The food is superb and all very reasonably priced. A 5 minute walk away (don't drink and drive). Pub garden available.
Our favourite local Indian restaurant ! The food is delicious and the service superb.
6 locals recommend
The Buckingham Fort
17 West StOur favourite local Indian restaurant ! The food is delicious and the service superb.
Everything Else
Home of British Motorsport, Silverstone Grand Prix circuit is only 6 miles away.
15 locals recommend
Silverstone Circuit Main Entrance
22 Silverstone CircuitHome of British Motorsport, Silverstone Grand Prix circuit is only 6 miles away.
The Milton Keynes Stadium is home to the MK Dons football club, but also used for many other sports including world class rugby.
40 locals recommend
Stadium mk
Stadium Way WestThe Milton Keynes Stadium is home to the MK Dons football club, but also used for many other sports including world class rugby.
Only a few minutes drive away, home to some of the UK's finest horse racing.
29 locals recommend
Towcester Racecourse
London RoadOnly a few minutes drive away, home to some of the UK's finest horse racing.
Northampton Saints Sports Club
387 Birchfield Rd ENorthampton Saints rugby club just 30 minutes away.
With the UK's only real snow indoor ski slope, Xscape Milton Keynes will keep you entertained for hours. You can snowboard, toboggan, ski or just spectate. 20 minutes drive away.
92 locals recommend
Xscape
602 Marlborough GateWith the UK's only real snow indoor ski slope, Xscape Milton Keynes will keep you entertained for hours. You can snowboard, toboggan, ski or just spectate. 20 minutes drive away.
A working steam museum, this is a Railway enthusiasts heaven.
13 locals recommend
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Station RoadA working steam museum, this is a Railway enthusiasts heaven.
70 years of computing history.
Based at the famous Bletchly Park code breakers site. Check for opening times before departing.
12 locals recommend
The Organic kitchen @ The Plough
Simpson Road70 years of computing history.
Based at the famous Bletchly Park code breakers site. Check for opening times before departing.
Only 15 minutes drive away is Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa, which hosts many events, particularly weddings.
16 locals recommend
Whittlebury Park
Only 15 minutes drive away is Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa, which hosts many events, particularly weddings.
Whittlebury Park Golf Course
A lovely gold course, only 15 minutes drive away.
Shopping
One of the largest shopping Mall's in England, all under one roof, with plenty of parking.
63 locals recommend
Centre MK
33a Silbury BlvdOne of the largest shopping Mall's in England, all under one roof, with plenty of parking.
Famous Bicester Village is the shopping home for a plethora of Brand names at discounted prices; only 15 minutes drive away.
413 locals recommend
Bicester Village
Famous Bicester Village is the shopping home for a plethora of Brand names at discounted prices; only 15 minutes drive away.
Arts & Culture
Milton Keynes Theatre
500 Marlborough GateHost to many touring West End shows.
Entertainment & Activities
The Museum, aimed at 6 to 12 year olds, features three interactive galleries. The Story Centre puts your imagination centre-stage with fantabulous activities to inspire the writer in you.
48 locals recommend
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High StThe Museum, aimed at 6 to 12 year olds, features three interactive galleries. The Story Centre puts your imagination centre-stage with fantabulous activities to inspire the writer in you.
A family theme park designed especially for children aged 2-13. Exciting rides and shows all aimed at safely entertaining the little visitors.
33 locals recommend
Gulliver's Land Theme Park Resort
Livingstone DriveA family theme park designed especially for children aged 2-13. Exciting rides and shows all aimed at safely entertaining the little visitors.
Woburn Safari Park is one of the UK’s oldest wild animal parks and has over 80 species of wild animals roaming in 300 acres. The wild is closer than you think!
http://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/
105 locals recommend
Woburn Safari Park
Crawley RoadWoburn Safari Park is one of the UK’s oldest wild animal parks and has over 80 species of wild animals roaming in 300 acres. The wild is closer than you think!
http://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/