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    A UK city that's been described by Brits as 'Satan's Lay-By' and 'hideous' has been named the nation's most underrated staycation gem. <\/p>\n

    Having been dragged on social media for its sculptures of "concrete cows" and called an "ugly overgrown town" on X – formerly Twitter – people often dismiss Milton Keynes.However, it appears that those who label the city as being filled with "hideous, dystopian developments" might be missing out. <\/p>\n

    Milton Keynes has been labelled the UK\u2019s most underrated city by holiday home website Independent Cottages. Both local residents and tourists have spent years slamming the "new town" which was founded in 1967 due to its Americanised grid system, concrete buildings and many roundabouts. One review even labelled it a \u201cdismal London commuter belt town\u201d and "a symphony in the superficial and a concerto of concrete".<\/p>\n

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    Even comedians like stand-up Bill Bailey labelled Milton Keynes "Satan\u2019s Lay-by". However, the poll \u2013 which looked at UK cities that have lots of attractions but which re rarely covered in guidebooks or travel pages \u2013 found there\u2019s a lot to do in old MK.<\/p>\n

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    TripAdvisor named Bletchley Park as the top attraction in the city \u2013 if you\u2019ve never heard of it then you might be surprised at its fascinating background. The house was used as the secret home of the codebreakers in World War II who cracked the enigma code including Alan Turing. The geniuses were featured in blockbuster The Imitation Game featuring Benedict Cumberbatch. You can take a tour of the historic building and imagine yourself cracking codes and saving your countrymen just like they did.<\/p>\n

    But, there are other fun attractions in Milton Keynes too \u2013 and they\u2019re not all based on history. You can hit the slopes in the Snooze \u2013 and indoor ski and snowboard centre where you can learn tricks (or just try to stay stood up) while gliding down real snow. It seems that sports a major part of Milton Keynes as there\u2019s also Big Rock Hub \u2013 an indoor climbing centre where you can go rock climbing whether you\u2019re a beginner or a pro. The centre is massive compared to most other British indoor climbing hubs \u2013 with dozens of walls and climbing types to choose from.<\/p>\n

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    There are museums on offer too \u2013 from The National Museum of Computing which is next door to Bletchley Park and gives an insight into the history of these incredible machines to the Milton Keynes Museum which offers plenty of interactive play for adults and children alike. You can pretend to be a wartime telephonist connecting important calls, enter a vintage school room, toast bread in an ancient fireplace, check out old blue police boxes and essentially learn all about Milton Keynes from before it became a new town in the 1970s.<\/p>\n

    On top of this, there are multiple go-karting tracks which are well rated and include both indoor and outdoor options. An Aquapark lets kids get strapped up in life vests and jump into the water or have fun on inflatables like the "moon jump". For those looking for a great day out for small children there\u2019s Thrift Farm – rated the fifth best attraction in the area \u2013 is an activity park filled with a beautiful garden, playgrounds, piddly go-karts, a rip wire and even a pet corner where you can cuddle with animals.<\/p>\n

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    Otherwise head to theme park Gulliver\u2019s Land where there are rides for the whole family \u2013 including rollercoasters, crop rides, carousels, spin rides and an indoor play centre with pall pools and soft play. Plus, you don\u2019t have to pay for parking according to TripAdvisor.<\/p>\n

    For adults, there\u2019s the Milton Keynes Theatre where one review says "you don't just watch pantos there you could also watch West End shows with the same actors. Superb." Plus, the Stables Theatre which offers live music from jazz and blues to rock, folk, classical and pop.<\/p>\n

    There are plenty off scenic walks in the area rom Campbell Park to Emberton Country Park plus the Stadium MK for football fans and an ice rink for the best winter days out. You can even go fishing or shooting at Alders Farm Fishery.<\/p>\n

    Milton Keynes is starting to sound pretty good right now to us\u2026 there\u2019s even a skydiving centre for thrill-seekers and a Virtual Reality games space called Vertigo where you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re living in the future of gaming. Sign us up!<\/p>\n