History. Education. Archive. Events.
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Bradwell Abbey
Bradwell Abbey is the site and remains of a medieval Benedictine Priory with a rare standing building - a dedicated pilgrimage chapel with a scheme of stunning contemporary wall paintings.
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Education
Our History programmes focus on hands-on, interactive learning, exploring Pre-history, Roman, Anglo-Saxons, Medieval, Tudors, and Stuarts, as well as Our City, Past and Present days.
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Archive
Set up to record the development of the new city of Milton Keynes, the archive contains many important and fascinating documents, including books, maps, reports, posters, plans & periodicals.
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Events
We host a variety of events to help raise funds & raise our profile as a charity of Milton Keynes. From children’s craft sessions to re-enactment days, we have something for everyone!
History visits | KS 1-4
Our History programmes focus on hands-on, interactive learning, exploring Pre-history, Roman, Anglo-Saxons, Medieval, Tudors, and Stuarts, as well as Our City, Past and Present days. The days bring the period to life with dressing up, artefact handling, Q&A sessions, role play and more. We offer guided tours of medieval Bradwell Abbey and resources to accompany the visit.
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Learn about MKCDC
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre works in collaboration with the Milton Keynes Council to manage and maintain the Bradwell Abbey site for the benefit of the Milton Keynes community. We also offer educational programmes to support all levels of learning in urban studies and heritage studies - as well as the historical and natural heritage of Milton Keynes.
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Bradwell Abbey weddings & venue hire
Medieval Bradwell Abbey offers a fantastic location for your special day or event. Licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, your wedding ceremony will take place in the beautiful Stone Barn. Create the bespoke wedding reception of your dreams in our 700 year old Cruck Barn and enjoy the ample photo opportunities amongst the historic grounds of the Abbey.
Visit our sister site to learn more.
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Good City - what makes Milton Keynes
The Good City project has now ended but you can access the digitised version of The Plan for Milton Keynes on the website, plus images and artwork from the activities we held with community groups and members of the public. A big thank you to everyone involved in the project, especially our funders the National Lottery Heritage Fund.