The boffins at Bletchley Park played a key role in winning World War II by breaking Nazi codes, most famously their Enigma cipher. Their work was kept secret until the 1970s but this English country house and estate is now open to the public and also houses the National Museum of Computing. At the museum you can see the rebuilt Colossus computer created by the code-breakers during the war.

One of the UK?s top shopping destinations, with 220 shops, cafes and restaurants spread across 120,773 square metres. Centre:MK is a shoppers paradise and also contains works of art from the likes of Liliane Lijn and Philomena Davidson Davis.

This spectacular hotel in the heart of Buckinghamshire is a treat for horticulturists. It was the birthplace of famous gardener Percy Thrower and the stunning Pytheas Gardens in its grounds take the breath away. Horwood House stretches to 38 acres, boasting beautiful nature trails and hikes.

Nature lovers will relish a trip to Linford Wood – a beautiful stretch of woodland less than a mile outside Milton Keynes. Kids will love the Art Trail, with plenty of amazing wood carvings to be found. See how many you can spot.

Home of League Two football club MK Dons, this UEFA Elite stadium also sometimes hosts rugby games, including three matches at the 2015 World Cup. But it's not just a place for sports fanatics as concerts are regularly held at Stadium MK, with Rod Stewart and Take That among the artists to have performed there.

One of the liveliest nightspots in the UK, Pink Punters bar and club in Bletchley boasts three floors and can hold up to 650 people. It?s the fastest-growing LGBT venue in the UK but is open to all.

A fantastic place to see wildlife, with foxes, Muntjac deer and badgers sometimes making an appearance. Shenley Wood is also a paradise for bird watchers, with the ponds providing a protected habitat for great crested newts.

Tattenhoe Park offers stunning walks and cycle rides, with plenty of wildlife to look at. The Water Spinney woodland is home to a large population of birds while you can see fish, frogs and toads in ponds dotted across the park.

The perfect place for a night out. The 1400-seat Milton Keynes Theatrehosts some of the biggest shows in the UK while the nearby MK Gallery now boasts an art-house cinema.?There is also a large range of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes, making Milton Keynes one of the most vibrant places for nightlife in the UK.

Thrill seekers will love Xscape in Milton Keynes as it boasts an indoor ski slope that stretches to 170m while the adjacent iFLY centre offers indoor sky diving. If that sounds too much like hard work, sit back and relax in the 16-screen cinema, which offers 4D films, or dine out at one of Xscape?s many restaurants.