Walking Festival: Discover the Public Art in the North of the City
Starting at Milton Keynes Museum, this walk explores the area that inspired some of the city’s earliest community art, beginning with the museum’s own public artworks, including the original Concrete Cows created by community artist Liz Leyh and pieces by local sculptor Bill Billings.
When: Friday 8 May
Time: 12.30pm
Meeting point: Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton MK12 5EL
What3words: ///dislikes.clauses.quirky
Walk duration: 2hrs
Pace: Medium with stops looking at features and artworks
Once underway the route leads into the parkland at Bancroft, where archaeological features reveal the footprint of the Roman villa that once stood on the site. The walk culminates at the location of the second replica set of Concrete Cows, before we return to the museum to enjoy its many delights.
What else should you know?
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This walk covers approximately 2-3 miles at a medium pace, stopping at locations along the way to identify features and artworks and speak about these. Please come prepared for both the walk and the conditions.
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The walk will follow a paved path with occasional standing on grass to get closer to some species.
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There are some benches along the route and toilet and café facilities at Milton Keynes Museum.
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Please dress appropriately in footwear you're comfortable in, and clothes / headwear suitable for the weather.
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Dogs are not permitted on this walk, except for assistance dogs.
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The content of this walk is recommended for adults and older children. Please note that anyone aged under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
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Booking is essential! If we are at capacity, we will not be able to accept any walk ups.
The Walking Festival runs from May 6th through to May 10th and has walks and activities for all ages and ability levels. Please check out our other events and join us for as many as you can.
If you have any questions about the event, or queries about accessibility please contact us on events@theparkstrust.com
ParkID:1920 Categories:2382,2376 Age:Adults Only.
Starting at Milton Keynes Museum, this walk explores the area that inspired some of the city’s earliest community art, beginning with the museum’s own public artworks, including the original Concrete Cows created by community artist Liz Leyh and pieces by local sculptor Bill Billings.
When: Friday 8 May
Time: 12.30pm
Meeting point: Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton MK12 5EL
What3words: ///dislikes.clauses.quirky
Walk duration: 2hrs
Pace: Medium with stops looking at features and artworks
Once underway the route leads into the parkland at Bancroft, where archaeological features reveal the footprint of the Roman villa that once stood on the site. The walk culminates at the location of the second replica set of Concrete Cows, before we return to the museum to enjoy its many delights.
What else should you know?
-
This walk covers approximately 2-3 miles at a medium pace, stopping at locations along the way to identify features and artworks and speak about these. Please come prepared for both the walk and the conditions.
-
The walk will follow a paved path with occasional standing on grass to get closer to some species.
-
There are some benches along the route and toilet and café facilities at Milton Keynes Museum.
-
Please dress appropriately in footwear you're comfortable in, and clothes / headwear suitable for the weather.
-
Dogs are not permitted on this walk, except for assistance dogs.
-
The content of this walk is recommended for adults and older children. Please note that anyone aged under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
-
Booking is essential! If we are at capacity, we will not be able to accept any walk ups.
The Walking Festival runs from May 6th through to May 10th and has walks and activities for all ages and ability levels. Please check out our other events and join us for as many as you can.
If you have any questions about the event, or queries about accessibility please contact us on events@theparkstrust.com
ParkID:1920 Categories:2382,2376 Age:Adults Only.
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