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• Great Linford Manor Park

  Explore the rich history of Great Linford Manor Park in Milton Keynes including plenty of information boards, playful art sculptures and self guided trails.

• Hedge-laying at Great Linford

  Our volunteers have been busy at Great Linford Manor Park.

• Historic Medicine at Great Linford

  Discover the bizarre and fascinating history of medicine at Great Linford Manor Park.

• Lacemaking Great Linford

  Did you know that people used to live in the almshouses at Great Linford Manor Park? Discover the story of one woman who lived there in the 1930s and her work as a Buckinghamshire lacemaker.

• 18thC Landscape Great Linford

  Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund we have discovered that Great Linford Manor Park was once home to an 18th century English Pleasure Garden. Although we don’t know exactly what this garden would have looked like, some clues...

• Blackhorse Wood

  Blackhorse Wood is located off Wolverton Road, close to Stonepit Field and Great Linford Manor Park. The woodland has developed over the past forty years or so on former paddocks that straddled the embankment of the old Wolverton to Newport Pagnel...

• Great Linford Manor Park Activities

  Discover the heritage of the park with our free activities for all the family.

• Celebrating Great Linford's Historic Women

  This International Women's Day (Tuesday 8th March) we are celebrating the stories of the women who made Great Linford their home over the centuries.

• Great Linford Archaeology

  Archaeology is the study of what people leave behind, essentially, the study of rubbish! In 2017 and 2019 Cotswold Archaeology carried out excavations at Great Linford Manor Park as part of the ‘Reveal, Revive and Restore’ National Lottery Heritag...

• Great Linford Manor Park Celebration Event

  A weekend of events for all the family to enjoy for Heritage Open Days 2021.  Enjoy live music, food, Horrible Heritage guided walks and family-friendly activities from The Parks Trust, Milton Keynes Arts Centre, St. Andrew's Church and the Friend...

• Fossils and Ancient Seas at Great Linford

  Did you know that the stone circle at Great Linford Manor Park is actually part of a Local Geological Site? Behind the stones you’ll find a disused quarry which contains many micro-fossils and visible layers of rock which were laid down over mille...

• Great Linford Manor Park Play Sculptures

  Sculptures interpret the fascinating heritage of Great Linford Manor Park.

• Great Linford Manor Park shortlisted for Interpretation Awards

  Great Linford Manor Park project has been shortlisted for 2023 Heritage Interpretation Awards! Discover the restoration and community engagement efforts to reveal, revive and restore this historical site.

• History of the Grand Union Canal at Great Linford

  Discover the history of the Grand Union Canal at Great Linford.

• Alphabet trail launched at Great Linford Manor Park!

  Our family-friendly Alphabet Trail featuring 26 plaques tells the story of Great Linford Manor Park's historic and natural heritage.

• Great Linford Manor Park: Infant Play Area

  A small play area which is suitable for children aged toddler to 8 years.

• Explore the newly restored Great Linford Manor Park

  The restoration scheme to restore, reveal and revive one of the most historic parks in Milton Keynes has been successfully completed.

• Returning the Great Linford Almshouses to their former glory

  The Parks Trust has entered an agreement with Milton Keynes Council to take on a 999-year lease of the almshouses in Great Linford Manor Park.

• Nineteenth Century Brick Kilns to be restored at Great Linford

  We are about to begin a restoration project on two Brick Kilns located at Great Linford, by the Grand Union Canal.

• New Play Sculptures at Great Linford Manor Park

  Exciting new play sculptures have been installed at Great Linford Manor Park in Milton Keynes.

• Great Linford Manor Park Triumphs with Prestigious Industry Awards

  Great Linford Manor Park's triumph with the prestigious BALI National Landscape Awards and CIRIA Big Biodiversity Challenge industry achievements.

• Pond Works at Great Linford Manor Park

  Find out what's been happening to the ponds at Great Linford Manor Park as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

• New tree labels have landed at Great Linford Manor Park

  Discover the new tree ID labels at Great Linford Manor Park.

• The Parks Trust begin to revive Great Linford Manor Park

  National Lottery Heritage Fund works are commencing at Great Linford Manor Park.

• MK Soundwalk

  A free audio walk of poems and stories around Great Linford Manor Park and Stanton Low.

• The Sheep

  Lifelike chainsaw carved sheep by Luke Chapman.

• Fantastic Fossils

  A family-friendly guide to identifying fossils in our parks.

• We are partnering up with Electra to offer new cruising opportunities

  With all the major works that have been going on to restore and interpret the history of Great Linford Manor Park, we are now providing a mooring point for Electra!

• It’s A Green Flag Double For The Parks Trust!

  We have been awarded a sixth consecutive Green Flag Award for our entire network of parks and Great Linford Manor Park has been given Green Heritage Site Accreditation award in recognition of its local and national significance.

• The Fossils

  Carved sandstone boulders inspired by the geology of the park.

• Lime Leaf Stepping Stones

  Carved lime leaf stepping stones, by stonemason Louis Francis.

• The Hine Spring's Inspirational Poem

  Mark Niels inspired poem, 'The People's Spring', has found its home at the Hine Spring in Great Linford Manor Park.

• Event Locations

  Many of our parks can host different events, from large concerts in Campbell Park to community picnics at Furzton Lake

• The Horseshoes

  Metal horseshoes created by Arcangel.

• Archaeology Activity Sheet

  Discover the ancient origins of the park.

• Dog Trainers

  As part of our property portfolio, we care for 5 paddocks that can be used and rented out for dog training purposes.

• Stonepit Field

  Discover Stonepit Field, a park rich in wildlife, featuring two ponds, woodland areas and captivating wildflower meadows home to various species.

• Friends of the Parks

  We are proud to work some Friends of volunteer groups in our parks, find out about the work they do here

• Festival of Archaeology 2021

  Read about our recent celebrations from the 2021 Festival of Archaeology at Great Linford Manor Park.

• The Parks Trust Celebrates Seventh Consecutive Green Flag Award

  We are proud to win our seventh Green Flag Award and second Green Heritage Site Accreditation for Great Linford Manor Park.

• Heritage in our Parks

  We are responsible for many pieces of significant local heritage and scheduled ancient monuments that show a glimpse of what Milton Keynes' would've looked like in the past.

• Register now to receive a copy of our 2022 What's On Guide

  Featuring hundreds of exciting events, workshops and festivals across Milton Keynes' green spaces.

• Gyosei Art Trail

  Eight pieces of public art along the canalside in the parish of Great Linford

• Women's Walking Network

  Join us for free monthly walks for women, exploring Milton Keynes' green spaces, and promoting fitness, friendship, and discovery.

• Canal Broadwalk

  Explore the Grand Union Canal along the Canal Broadwalk in Milton Keynes and discover the industrial heritage and a wealth of leisure opportunities that the area has to offer.

• Horseriding

  Milton Keynes has miles of bridleways to enjoy from the saddle. We have a unique resource of surfaced bridleways, largely off road, which can be safely ridden at any time of year.

• Contact us

  Got a question? Check out our frequently asked questions to find out answers to the most common enquiries we receive. If you still need more information, please get in touch with us using the details below and a member of our team will get back to...

• Electra - Community Boat

  Step aboard Electra for a peaceful and relaxing way to take in Milton Keynes parks along the Grand Union Canal. The boat is fully electric and is fully accessible to the public, making it the perfect community experience!

• Moorings

  The Parks Trust looks after limited mooring spaces in two locations in Milton Keynes (Campbell Park & Great Linford). These spots are very popular and we currently operate a waiting list for the long term and winter spaces. Both mooring sites...

• The Seed Pods

  Carved wooden wildflower seed pods, created by Ian Freemantle.

• John Muir Missions Day

  Our young rangers united at Great Linford Manor Park to complete conservation missions.

• Top 5 Parks to Visit in Milton Keynes this Summer

  From biodiversity hotspot Floodplain Forest Nature to the historic Great Linford Manor Park. Discover what our top 5 parks are in Milton Keynes!

• Discover Milton Keynes’ hidden history as part of Heritage Open Days

  We are excited to be again taking part in Heritage Open Days, which are running between 10-19 September 2021. We have arranged a variety of events to help you explore Milton Keynes’ hidden history.

• The Parks Trust's highlights from 2021

  During what has been another unusual year for us all, we have been working hard to maintain our high standards of care for the parks, lakes and woodlands in Milton Keynes. Take a look back at what we achieved in 2021.

• Blossom Watch!

  Explore the arboretum this spring at Great Linford Manor park to admire the trees in blossom. Check out our new arboretum map to help you identify the trees.

• MK Community Boat ‘Electra’ is coming to the Grand Union Canal this summer

  A new way to see the parks along the canal is coming this summer. Take a trip along the Grand Union Canal on the new MK community trip boat Electra. Brought to Milton Keynes by BMK Waterway Trust the new boat will be housed at The Parks Trust owne...

• The Parks Trust Shortlisted for Landscape Institute Award

  We're delighted that our Linear Park Management has been shortlisted for the Landscape Institute Award.

• Milton Keynes 25 Mile Challenge Walk

  Conquer our 25 Mile Challenge Walk across Milton Keynes’ beautiful greenspaces that are hidden away in the city.

• What is the 'Outstanding Junior Rangers' Award?

  Find out how you can help your school win the Outstanding Junior Rangers' Award.

• Talks and Walks for Adult Community Groups

  Would you like to find out more about the work of The Parks Trust, the parks in Milton Keynes and the wildlife they contain?

• Milton Keynes 30 Mile Challenge Cycle

  Take on our 30 Mile Challenge Cycle, our biggest challenge yet across the city's beautiful network of landscapes.

• Linford Wood

  Discover Linford Wood, a 700-year-old ancient woodland that is the largest and oldest in Milton Keynes. This area is home to diverse wildlife, fun wood carvings, and an ever-changing environment.

• Wildlife Blog: Have you seen your local bats?

  Here in the UK, we have 17 breeding species of bat out of a total 18 (up to 10 have been identified in Milton Keynes), who are the best pest controllers we can ever have. Find out how you can help our local bats and where you can spot these fascin...

• The Parks Trust win Green Flag Award for fifth year in a row

  For the fifth year in a row, we have again been awarded a Green Flag Award for our entire network of parks in Milton Keynes.

• The flower that unlocks the treasures of spring

  One of the most popular spring flowers - Cowslips, often associated with Easter, is the cousin of the Primrose (primula) which translates from Latin as Spring Rose or first flower.

• Volunteers' Week Celebrations 2023

  We are celebrating our wonderful volunteers and the impact they have on Milton Keynes' parks.

• MKNHS: Summer 2023

  Discover the vibrant wildlife of Milton Keynes this summer with the Milton Keynes Natural History Society. Uncover the city's natural wonders and explore the teeming with wildflowers, butterflies, and birdsong.

• The Parks Trust Volunteer Awards 2022

  We celebrated the fantastic contribution from our volunteers with our Annual Volunteer Awards event on Friday 24th February.

• Fruit Picking

  Explore Milton Keynes community orchards with fruit picking! Enjoy healthy snacks and learn something new in the parks. Please pick responsibility and respect nature.

• Wildlife Blog: The Magical Kingdom of Fungi

  Woodlands become magical throughout Autumn! As the daylight hours are drawing in and the days are getting shorter into winter, this is the time when fungi come to life.

• Wildlife Blog: Butterflies

  Butterfly Conservation's latest findings do not make happy reading. Find out about the threatened species and what we're doing to help in Milton Keynes.

• The Parks Trust Annual Public Meeting 2022

  We saw a record amount of over 230 guests attending the Annual Public Meeting last Thursday evening (23rd June). Over the meeting, we discussed the latest reports of the financial year 2021-2022.

• Linford Lakes Nature Reserve

  Explore the biodiverse beauty of Linford Lakes Nature Reserve in Milton Keynes. Get your exclusive annual permit for a unique wildlife experience.

• Tree A Day

  This National Tree Week we will be sharing a spotlight tree series on our social media where you’ll be able to learn about a new species of tree each day.

• Stanton Low Park

  Discover Stanton Low Park, a park that is rich in heritage that offers stunning views across the River Great Ouse, wildlife habitats, a play area and a BMX track for the public to enjoy.

• Wildlife blog: A guide to hedgehogs

  In support of this year’s Hedgehog Awareness Week, we are sharing our guide to hedgehogs which is packed with facts about ways you can help protect our local population.

• The release of The Parks Trust Annual Report 2020/21

  Check out the highlights of our 2021 Annual Public Meeting and read our latest Annual Report.

• Bats

  Learn more about the various species of Bats that can be found in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas and what we do to protect them.

• Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference?

  Discover what it's like to be a trustee and how you can apply for this volunteer role at The Parks Trust.

• Self-guided Walks

  Download or print one of our self-guided walks and explore new areas of Milton Keynes and its environs.