Milton Keynes was built in the 1960s with an innovative layout and design. The urban area is a relatively young town by UK standards. However, despite its youth, guests staying in serviced apartments in Milton Keynes soon realise that the town is brimming with unique character.
Staying in Situ’s Milton Keynes serviced apartments is like staying in a home-away-from-home, opposed to a regular hotel room. Whether for long-term or short-stays, apartments in Milton Keynes offer the same facilities and amenities as a hotel, but with extra freedom and comforts.
This business accommodation typically includes fully equipped kitchens, free parking, laundry facilities, spacious living areas, and free Wi-Fi. Making sure all these aspects are accessible to guests is key to ensuring a comfortable stay.
Ultimately, enjoying every aspect of the town can be comfortable when staying in a studio apartment in Milton Keynes. Staying in a space which you can call home, wherever you’re travelling to, is vital for any business trip.
The city is the main destination within the borough of Milton Keynes, which belongs to the county of Buckinghamshire. The large town neighbours other well-known locations such as Luton, Aylesbury, Northampton and Bedford. The town itself accounts for approximately 20% and 90% of the overall borough’s area and population respectively. The population is around 290,000, but this is consistently rising.
The city, of course, is also capable of accommodating visiting and relocating populations. Business travellers' ongoing preference for city stay apartments Milton Keynes and short stay apartments Milton Keynes highlights the city's smart layout. The excellent transportation connections further enhance its appeal.
These links also extend conveniently beyond the city limits, connecting the area to major business hubs in the UK. These include London (50 miles), Birmingham (70 miles), Cambridge (50 miles) and Oxford (45 miles).
Milton Keynes is proud to accommodate corporate guests, whether they're relocating or enjoying a short stay in serviced accommodation.
The Buckinghamshire town is business-friendly with plenty of aparthotels in Milton Keynes. Its thriving startup scene draws not only UK businesses, but also some of the UK's largest North American, Taiwanese, and Japanese companies.
A ‘can do’ attitude is evident across the area as well. After all, the town was not long ago amongst the top three locations for levels of productivity. The findings show that it has high weekly earnings and job creation levels compared to other areas in the UK.
This is vital for Milton Keynes' economy, which is one of the fastest growing in the UK. The major contributors to the economy are the business parks, like the Milton Keynes Business Centre and Caldecotte Lake. You can learn more about doing business in the town by visiting the Invest in Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes Council websites.
For business relocations or corporate events in Milton Keynes, choose fully furnished self-catering accommodation in Milton Keynes to ensure comfort, easy access to transportation, and a home-like feel.
The archetypal new town is sometimes a little maligned in a country so full of history and older settlements. However, there are many fantastic sites worth seeing in the area that celebrate the town’s youth. Tourists visit to witness this uniqueness, making places like Milton Keynes Cathedral ('The Tree') and Milton Keynes Museum popular.
The town and its surrounding borough areas have something to do and see for everyone. The city is a top-notch 'high-street' shopping destination with a well-served town centre. The main shopping centre in Milton Keynes, known as The Centre: MK, has a design reminiscent of the Crystal Palace.
For a more relaxed experience, you'll find plenty of pubs and high-quality restaurants in Milton Keynes for dining. Our luxury Milton Keynes accommodation offers easy access to all attractions and hotspots.
A business visit to Milton Keynes does not necessarily have to be overly hectic, though. Visitors to the area can appreciate the green spaces the city and the borough possess. You can relax at parks like North Loughton Valley Park, Ouzel Valley Park, Campbell Park, and Willen Lakeside Park on the city's outskirts. The Caldecotte Lake, in the south of the borough and managed by the Parks Trust, is a worthwhile visit too.
Book a serviced apartment with Situ to explore all that Milton Keynes has to offer, and experience a comfortable, convenient and home-like stay in this unique city. Why book a one-night stay in Milton Keynes apartments when there's so much to see and do beyond your business plans?
The closest major airports to Milton Keynes are London-based. These include London Oxford, London Luton and London City, all of which are no further than seventy miles south of the town. Birmingham Airport is sixty-five miles northwest of Milton Keynes.
There are also smaller, regional airports which are closer to Milton Keynes. Cranfield and Coventry airports are both closer than the London and Birmingham airports. Fortunately, many taxi companies are operating in the area and can transfer guests staying at short term lets in Milton Keynes to where they need to be.
Milton Keynes Central is the town’s main train station. Around fifty miles northwest of the capital and based along the West Coast Main Line, just over seven million people pass through the station every year.
Several other stations serve the Milton Keynes urban area. South of Milton Keynes are Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Bow Brickhill, Woburn Sands and Aspley Guise stations, whilst north of the town is Wolverton station.
The Milton Keynes bus network is extensive with over forty different routes and several different bus companies operating across the area. There is not really a ‘Milton Keynes bus station’ per se. However, buses mostly run through either the Central railway station or the bus stands on Midsummer Boulevard.
Visit the Get Smarter Travel in Milton Keynes website for more information about public transport across the town. This is a particularly helpful resource for those staying in student housing or other student accommodation in Milton Keynes.
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