# Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Explore the story of Milton Keynes at this interactive museum in historic Bradwell Abbey, featuring family-friendly exhibits with accessible facilities and onsite dining.

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Association / Organization

# Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre

Bradwell Abbey, Alston Drive

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18235711652509434301&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [BOBO YU](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117347201799847508138)

**In short:** Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre is an association / organization in Milton Keynes, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 48 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre

Explore the story of Milton Keynes at this interactive museum in historic Bradwell Abbey, featuring family-friendly exhibits with accessible facilities and onsite dining.

## What's nearby

- ECG next door
- Makewell MK next door
- ITM Communications Ltd 150m away
- Blerrie Lekker Ltd 250m away
- Lexus Milton Keynes 350m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

**Saturday** Closed

**Sunday** Closed

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Joanna x](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117100350714808966644/reviews) ★★★★★

A large group of us came here last month for a guided tour and a walk around as part of our monthly meet up walks and we came here in January, we had a guided tour round the abbey and inside the buildings of the abbey and the church. Which was very awesome! It was very interesting too, I sure have learned a lot by visiting this venue. I love the colourful sculptures best and the musical bench which is nearby! But I had noticed more statues and sculptures nearer to the abbey, it was interesting indeed and we all enjoyed it ☺️

· via Google

[Rafa Lobo](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110483122416362051410/reviews) ★★★★★

We have had a very entertaining fun day at this place, there was a medieval fair with a bit for everyone, for the kids and grownups, all fun.

· via Google

[Chris Wellington](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104461572345911190259/reviews) ★★★★★

Regularly attend eat st food market here. Lovely grounds, great events and just a very chilled location

· via Google

[cheri m](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108767303370451698788/reviews) ★★★★★

Very confusing as the website and Google maps listing gives the impression that there is some kind of visitor centre. In reality the only public access today was to some pretty gardens with a few interpretation boards. Couldn't get in to see the Abbey and there were no displays. The 'Discovery Centre ' seems to be an office. A sign at the perimeter mentions work beginning in 2018. Much more clarity is needed

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4877004278cc658d:0xfd1243218a46c1bd!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

## At a glance

**Address** Alston Drive, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.0481336%2C-0.7950912)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (48 reviews)

**Suitable for** Ages 9+

**Setting** Outdoor

**Destination** Milton Keynes

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★ 4.3 (48 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.mkcdc.org.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01908 227 229](tel:01908227229)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Milton Keynes

**Postcode** MK13 9AP

**Plus Code** 9C4X26X3+7X

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre?

Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre is open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm; Sat–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre any good?

Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 48 Google reviews.

### Is Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre indoors or outdoors?

Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre suitable for?

Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre is best for ages 9+.

### Is Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre wheelchair accessible?

Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

### How do I contact Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre?

Call Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre on +44 1908 227229.

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