Milton Keynes

Civil Parish in Buckinghamshire

England

Milton Keynes

Matrix Board - M1 southbound Credit: Dave Thompson

Milton Keynes is a civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England. It is a planned city that was built in the 1960s as a solution to London's overcrowding and housing shortages. The city is situated about 50 miles northwest of London and covers an area of approximately 119 square miles.

One of the distinctive features of Milton Keynes is its unique grid road system, which is designed to ease traffic flow and provide easy access to various parts of the city. The city is also known for its abundance of roundabouts, boasting over 130 of them.

Milton Keynes offers a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It is home to a population of around 270,000 people, making it one of the largest urban areas in the United Kingdom. The city has a thriving economy, with a focus on industries such as technology, finance, and automotive.

In addition to its economic significance, Milton Keynes is known for its green spaces and parks. The city boasts more than 5,000 acres of parkland, including the renowned Campbell Park and Willen Lake. These recreational areas offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and water sports.

Milton Keynes also offers a range of cultural and leisure facilities, including shopping centers, theaters, art galleries, and museums. The city is home to the Milton Keynes Theatre, which hosts a variety of performances, and the MK Gallery, showcasing contemporary art.

Overall, Milton Keynes is a vibrant and modern city that combines urban living with an abundance of green spaces, offering a high quality of life for its residents.

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Milton Keynes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.049431/-0.705995 or Grid Reference SP8839. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Matrix Board - M1 southbound

Dave Thompson

Broughton Grounds Lane crossing M1 southbound

Dave Thompson

Sign Gantry on the M1 at Milton Keynes

The M1 is a north–south motorway connecting London to Leeds, where it joins the A1(M) near Aberford. It was the first motorway to be completed in the United Kingdom. The motorway is 193 miles long and was constructed in four phases. Most of the motorway was opened between 1959 and 1968 but the southern end was extended in 1977 and the northern end was extended in 1999.

David Dixon

Broughton Grounds Lane

Broughton Grounds Lane as it passes over the M1.

Richard Schmidt

Field

Looking across a field to the M1 with Kingston Industrial Estate, Milton Keynes in the background.

Richard Schmidt

New culvert adjacent to building site in the Broughton area of Milton Keynes

Andrew Tatlow

Road and culvert

A chunk of land between the M1 and the Broughton area of Milton Keynes which is perhaps for commercial property development. Very little building activity visible in June 2009 but perhaps they are still busy getting the infrastructure in place. Perhaps a return visit in 2010 to see what has happened in a year?

Andrew Tatlow