r/miltonkeynes

Hi! Staying back in the motherland for a few days, but everywhere has changed so much since I lived here so I’m completely out the loop.

Can anyone help with recommendations on where I can get some midweek dinner and not feel like a complete loser eating alone as a woman?

Staying at Furzton and have a car so can travel about. Bonus points if it’s not too expensive! Willing to try most cuisines, but not a fan of Thai. Other than that I’m pretty open.

Thanks in advance!

I’ve lived in bucks for a good portion of my life. In High Wycombe and Aylesbury. But I’ve never been to Milton Keynes so I have absolutely no idea how it is. Please give me the unfiltered truth because I’m considering moving there next year.

Hi I'm a 22F and I just moved to Northamptonshire with my partner, I'm wondering if anyone knows any good groups or social stuff to meet people of similar age? I've moved from Yorkshire so I'm really in the dark about the area! But yeah any good places to meet people/ groups etc :)

Unmarked police cars haring around Victoria Road, Aylesbury St, Tavistock Street earlier tonight. Felt like they were doing laps at one point!

Hey all, I’m going to go bouldering at Big Rock in Bletchley tonight at about 7:30.

Anyone else want to join? I’m quite bad but bouldering is always fun with others!

Around 2:30am, woke up from the noise, the sound was like the aftermath of fireworks, really loud crackling sounds, I woke up just after 2:30 because of it! This morning the outside smells like electrical fire..?

Anyone know what’s happening with Tasty MK chip shop in Broughton? I made an order via their website this evening (I’ve used it before) and turned up to collect only to find it closed. The money was taken out of my account anyway 😣 Tried calling but just left a voicemail. Obviously I want to get my money back - but hope all is okay and it all seems a bit strange. And also I’m still hungry 🙃

I’m currently apartment‑hunting and came across Marlborough Court on Sunrise Parkway in Linford Wood. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who lives there or has lived there recently.

• Build quality:
Are the apartments well‑constructed, or do they have the usual “new build” issues?

• Heating & hot water:
How reliable is it day‑to‑day? Any problems with pressure or temperature?

• Electric heating panels: What’s their performance like especially in Winter

• Utilities: How costly are utilities especially during colder months/winter?

• Lift maintenance and general safety of the area/building?

I’ll appreciate any honest opinions!

I've only been here 2 months+ but can't help in noticing how many there are!

How I know? Easy. I live close to the A5 and you can hear them with their farting cars and bikes (and mind you, I ride a 900 too, but you can't hear me).

Some even enjoy going up and down multiple times. Day and night, week days and weekends.

How come there's not a single speed camera in this city? I would imagine is the easiest money to make no?

Nice to see the house two doors up from me (the one that had well attended parties during COVID lockdowns and have a constant Union Flag flying from their personal garden flagpole), are having a barbecue underneath the tree line that runs along the back of our gardens.

I'd get the hosepipe on if there wasn't a ban. Gah.

Hi everyone! 👋

We’re a family of five planning to move back to England and are currently trying to narrow down where we’d like to settle.

We have three children aged 8, 9 and 13, so our main priorities are good schools, a safe and family-friendly area, and a good quality of life.

We’re ideally looking for somewhere with rents of around £2,200 pcm or less. Our first preference would be somewhere around the Chilterns, as we have extended family nearby, but we know the area can be quite expensive, so we’re definitely open to alternatives.

Milton Keynes is currently on our shortlist, but we’d love to hear about other towns or areas we should consider.

Ideally, we’re looking for:
• Good schools and family-friendly neighbourhoods
• Safe areas with plenty of green space
• Rent around £2,200 pcm or less
• Good access to parks, countryside and outdoor activities
• Reasonable transport links to London — although commuting isn’t essential
• Remote working is also an option for us

We’re really interested in finding the right balance between schools, affordability, community and quality of life, rather than being tied to a particular town.

If you live in or know the Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes or surrounding areas, we’d really appreciate your recommendations — including places you think we should avoid!

Thanks in advance for any advice and local insights. 😊

Hi all! I am new to MK (moved in June) and was just trying to find nice locations where my husband and I could sit and read, particularly coffee shops with comfortable seating but any other suggestion would be great!

Thank you all for your suggestions 😁

I went to a barbershop a few months ago looking to do a specific style and they told me I ought to go to a hair salon because they’re more suited to dealing with longer hair. Any suggestions?

Come and fill your faces with delicious Mexican street food and cocktails! Everyone welcome, so bring your family, friends and make sure you’re wearing your eating trousers!