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Milton Keynes Leasing

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Famous for its roundabouts, 130 of them and counting, Milton Keynes love affair with the concrete circles was never meant to be permanent. According to the plans, the iconic grid system was supposed to have traffic lights installed, but they were never fitted in the end.

Snozone, located in the giant Xscape centre in Milton Keynes provides a hub for year-round indoor skiing and snowboarding. More than two million people have learnt to ski and snowboard since it opened 19 years ago, and BBC’s Top Gear has even promoted a car on its slopes..

Milton Keynes Theatre is one of the most successful theatres outside of the West End, the auditorium ceiling can be lowered or raised depending on the scale of the production. There’s always a variety of performances throughout the year to enjoy, including an annual pantomime at Christmas.

You are never more than half a mile from a park. If you like a nice stroll around some green spaces, Milton Keynes has a variety of them. Campbell Park is one of the biggest in the town, named after one of the its founders Lord ‘Jock’ Campbell, and hosts a range of different events throughout the year.

The concrete cows have become a bit of landmark, created in 1978 by Canadian artist Liz Leyh as a gift from the town’s development cooperation. They now reside in MK Museum, crafted from scrap materials donated by a local builder.

Winter Olympic gold medallists Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean have rehearsed at Milton Keynes’ ice rink (Planet Ice). The rink has also been used for ITV’s Dancing on Ice

Although WD-40 was established in California, its UK base is in Milton Keynes. The lubricant has been one of the leading substances on the market for more than 50 years, stopping squeaks and loosening rusted parts. It’s said that only six people on the planet know its secret recipe.

The Point was the first multiplex cinema in Britain and opened in 1985. A petition to save the venue has reached over 4,000 signatures.

In among the roundabouts lie rural towpaths and grassy banks. With more than 5,000 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland, Milton Keynes is as leafy as it is urban. Top spots include the ancient woods of Shenley, where you’ll find an abundance of wild flowers, and the River Ouzel, which connects to various country pubs.

Britain’s first driverless car was test-run in Milton Keynes last year and ultimately proved a success. The two-seater LUTZ Pathfinder hit speeds of 15mph, paving the way for other such vehicles to follow in the future. By 2018.