Professional and Amateur Sport plus accommodation in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes often abbreviated MK, is a large town in the county of Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England. It is located about 49 miles (79 km) north-west of London and on a direct rain link from Euston Station. It was formally designated as a new town on 23 January 1967, with the design brief to become a ‘city’ in scale.

Milton Keynes covers an area of 89 km2 (34 sq miles) and has a current population estimated to be over 230,000. Over the years it has attracted many businesses and big corporates who have set-up offices in the town. With this the town has grown including the availability of modern sports facilities and a variety of accommodation in Milton Keynes

Sports in Milton Keynes

There is a range of professional and amateur sport in Milton Keynes. It has professional teams in football (Milton Keynes Dons F.C.), ice hockey (Milton Keynes Lightning), and in basketball (Milton Keynes Lions), and the Formula One motor-racing team (Red Bull Racing) is based in the town. It is represented at amateur level in many sports, some at national level. Milton Keynes is also home to the Xscape indoor ski slope.

Senior football was a relatively late arrival in Milton Keynes. There had been several non-league teams based in the area over the years. In May 2002 Wimbledon FC was given permission to relocate to Milton Keynes and became known as the Milton Keynes Dons. They now play in a new 22,000-seat stadium:mk, south Milton Keynes.

Sports facilities in Milton Keynes include archery, athletics, badminton, cricket, cycling, golf, hockey, football, six-a-side football, ice hockey, swimming, rowing, rugby and speedway.

Marshal Milton Keynes Athletic Club is one of England’s leading Athletic Clubs. Team Milton Keynes and North Bucks Road Club are the leading clubs for racing cyclists, with Team MK also incorporating Triathlon and Duathlon as well as Mountain Biking. Milton Keynes Cycling Association also holds circuit racing at a venue known as the Bowl. For the non-competitive cyclist, the Milton Keynes redway system provides miles of traffic free leisure cycling.

With all the sporting venues and competitions each attracts throughout the year, there are many competitors, supporters and spectators who travel to Milton Keynes. Cotels – Simply Apartments is the ideal place to stay offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for individuals, teams or families. These serviced apartments in Milton Keynes are situated in the City Centre close enough to ensure that you make the most of your sporting weekend. There are also apartments within a five minute drive to the City Centre if you prefer a more rural-style setting.

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