Public Art in our Parks

The parks are home to nearly 30 pieces of public art. Many pieces can be found in Campbell Park, as the original vision for the park saw it as being the cultural heart of the city, with sculpture sited in the park alongside art installations, performances and temporary shows. Some pieces can be found in new areas of parkland, like the Ashland Snake and some sculptures have been able to call their park home for over 20 years, like the Triceratops at Peartree Bridge.

Campbell Park Art

Eleven pieces of public art can be found in our 'Art Park'
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Public Art at Newlands and Willen Lake

Six sculptural works can be found at Willen Lake and designed landscape The Tree Cathedral at Newlands
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Ashland Snake

Found at Ashland Lakes, the Ashland Snake is made of 550 randomly curved coppiced sweet chestnut logs
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Concrete Cows

We look after the city's famous Concrete Cows who reside at Bancroft in the North Loughton Valley Park
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Frog Band

Visit our very own parkland frog band at Howe Park Wood
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Gyosei Art Trail

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

English Oak sculpture that has been on a journey in communities of Broughton and Brooklands.
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Silhouetted Portals

Found at Furzton Lake this piece is made from reclaimed railway sleepers
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Triceratops

Created from concrete and chicken wire, the Triceratops at Peartree Bridge is by local artist Bill Billings
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Triple Star Head

Made from stainless steel, the Triple Star Head can be found at Furzton Lake
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Linford Wood Carved Sculptures

Carvings made from out of old tree stumps and pieces are in a variety of forms, mainly woodlands animals and plants in Linford Wood
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We have nearly 30 pieces of Public Art across our parks

Public Art in our Parks...

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Ashland Lakes
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Formerly known as the Simpson balancing reservoir these lakes were formed in around 2006 to provide a more attractive and interesting area of parkland for the adjoining housing development at Ashland. The site comprises a chain of connected lakes and an ornamental pond with a fountain. Ashland Lakes still serve as a balancing reservoir to accommodate excessive rainfall so please note that the lakes can overflow from time to time.

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Campbell Park
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Located at the heart of Milton Keynes, Campbell Park hosts many of Milton Keynes’ major festivals and events. Its imaginative mix of formal gardens, water features, woodland and open pasture mean it’s an ideal spot to enjoy the changing seasons.

Refreshments
There are no refreshment facilities in Campbell Park other than during special events. However, there are a wealth of cafes, bars and restaurants in the nearby city centre, theatre district and Xscape centre.

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Tree Cathedral
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Contrary to what many believe, Milton Keynes does have its own cathedral. But like the city itself, this cathedral is unique - made from bark and leaves rather than bricks and mortar.

Refreshments
There are no refreshment facilities at Newlands. A cafe and pub restaurant can be found at nearby south Willen Lake.

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Furzton Lake
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Furzton Lake’s open views make it a popular choice for joggers, cyclists and walkers. Created to act as a basin for floodwaters during rainy spells, the lake has matured into an easily accessible and peaceful oasis for local residents, office workers and wildlife.

Refreshments
The Furzton Lake Hotel is open for meals, snacks and hot and cold drinks.

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Canal Broadwalk
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The Grand Union Canal enters Milton Keynes at the Ouse Valley Park at Old Wolverton and snakes in a dramatic arc right through the east of the city until it leaves Milton Keynes at Water Eaton in Bletchley.

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Willen Lake North
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Willen Lake North is home to one of Milton Keynes’ best-known landmarks, the first Peace Pagoda to be built in the western world - and to a rich and varied bird population.

Refreshments
Nearest refreshments are at the Lakeside Hotel and Cafe (weekends and school holidays) at South Willen Lake. The Camphill Community runs a vegetarian café opposite the main car park.

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