History. Education. Archive. Events.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

 
 

‘You are not Alone’ MKCDC Covid-19 Music Project

 
 
 
 

Upcoming events

 

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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