Michael Hunt, Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust’s very own ‘Tree Guru’, has been out checking on Boxing Day the Glastonbury Thorns which form part of the Tree Cathedral at Milton Keynes and this is part of his latest blog. Ever since I visited the Tree Cathedral at Milton Keynes I became fascinated with the group of Glastonbury...Read More
Press Release: Date: 14th October 2021 The Parks Trust acknowledged for fifth year in a row for their high standard of parkland For the fifth year in a row, The Parks Trust have again been awarded a Green Flag for their entire network of parks in Milton Keynes. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by...Read More
Good News – The Parks Trust Milton Keynes The Linford Manor’s Grade II* listed Almshouses and adjoining schoolhouse. As many of our members will know from our recent visit the almshouses and school house are in need of structural renovation and repair. A solution has been found. The Almshouses were commissioned in 1702 and acted...Read More
Family Fun in the Parks this Summer Each year The Parks Trust host hundreds of events and activities across Milton Keynes’ parks. The line-up includes wildlife workshops, heritage walks, discovery strolls, nature crafts, play events and more. So, if you’re looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this summer take a look at...Read More
On Sunday 11th July 40 members of Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust (BGT) enjoyed a guided walk of Great Linford Manor Park in Milton Keynes. Almost 10 years The Parks Trust commissioned a conservation management plan to guide them on how to manage Great Linford Manor Park as a historic parkland. The plan highlighted the need for...Read More
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes added to Register of Nationally Important Sites Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Parks Trust Ltd, 1300 Silbury Boulevard, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes – Awarded Registered Park and Garden Status. List Entry Number: 1467405 Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust welcomes the decision to include Campbell Park in Milton Keynes on the Register of...Read More
Carols are returning to the Tree Cathedral The Tree Cathedral at Newlands is set to don its festive mantle again to host this year’s well-loved Carols event on Sunday 8th December. Expect all the usual favourite carols at this open-air event as well as immersive story-telling with Red Phoenix Stories to live performances by the...Read More
THE GARDEN TRUST LAUNCHES IT’S FIRST BOOK ‘Unforgettable Gardens 500 years of Historic Gardens and Landscapes’ On the 22 October I was invited to attend the launch of the Garden Trusts new book Unforgettable Gardens which was held at Cowcross Street in Farringdon, London and hosted by the publishers Batsford. We were treated to a...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE The Parks Trust launches new website to encourage you to explore Milton Keynes’ parks! The Parks Trust, the charity caring for Milton Keynes’ much-loved green spaces has today released their new and improved website. With a fresh look and enhanced functionality, the website makes discovering the city’s parks, public art, and heritage sites...Read More
Wildflower seeds, for wildlife. To help improve habitats for bees, butterflies and local wildlife, The Parks Trust have been busy collecting wildflower seeds. This summer, the charity caring for your parks has been trialling a new seed harvesting machine across Milton Keynes’ green spaces. This new piece of equipment connects to a tractor and...Read More