thecentre:mk welcomes an average footfall of half a million visitors EACH WEEK - rising up to 1 million people for special events...so join us and you'll be in good company!
BabyExpoMK will take place Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 September 2012
thecentre:mk – the stats
thecentre:mk is one of the largest shopping destinations in the country attracting nearly 30 million visits a year and providing a wealth of commercial opportunities for retailers, brands and businesses.
Located midway between London and Birmingham; Oxford and Cambridge, Milton Keynes is one of the UK's most accessible and fastest growing cities. 7.5 million people live within a one hour drive time and population growth is three times the national rate.
With 220 shops and restaurants all under one roof and a wealth of exciting events and attractions ie BabyExpoMK - thecentre:mk is open 7 days a week.
With significant numbers of young families choosing this Region to set up home, thecentre:mk offers very friendly family facilities to include award-winning parent & baby facilities,buggies,rein hire and ID wristbands not to mention the 'Kiddy Cars' for hire from Customer Services.
BabyExpoMK will take place within Middleton Hall - almost 2,000m2 of central exhibition space, ideally located, easily accessible and welcoming a fabulous array of companies from pre-conception to primary! Babychange and breast-feeding are close by and there are a wealth of family friendly restaurants.
Accomodation
The Ramada Encore is a 5 minute walk from thecentre:mk in 'The Hub' - a cosmopolitan area with plenty of bars and restaurants very close to the exhibition. We have negotiated a special babyexpo rate of £31 per person for a twin/double room or £55 for single occupancy, inclusive of Breakfast and VAT per night for the 28th September to the 30th September 2012. You just need to quote ‘BabyExpo’ when booking. There is wi-fi, a restaurant and bar onsite and they also deliver pizza to your room for £10! Either call on 01908 545 500 or email Reservations@encoremiltonkeynes.co.uk
You can also rent an apartment for the weekend of the show at City Apartments - see here for more http://www.servicedcityapartments.com
Getting to thecentre:mk
By Car
From the M1, junction 14 or the A5, take the road marked H5 (A509) and follow signs to 'the centre mk central shopping'. thecentre:mk lies between Midsummer Boulevard and Silbury Boulevard, between Saxon Gate (V7) and Marlborough Gate.
Where to Park
There are around 21,000 parking spaces in Central Milton Keynes. Most are pay and display. Disabled parking can be found near many of the centre’s entrance doors. Guests can also park in one of 4 nearby multi-storey car parks at Midsummer Place Shopping Centre, Avebury Boulevard, The Theatre District and The Food Centre (at Waitrose).
For Sat Nav users: the closest post code is MK9 3EP, bringing you to Midsummer Boulevard near door 14.
Please download our iPhone App to be directed to thecentre:mk and make use of the feature that pinpoints where you have parked your car. (N.B. you will need a valid iTunes account to download).
By Bus
Central Milton Keynes is served by a network of frequent bus services from all parts of the city. There are bus stops at the Point and the Food Centre, just outside thecentre:mk. To use the bus route finder please click here
By Rail
There are frequent rail services to Central Milton Keynes train station, which is only a three quarter mile walk, bus or taxi ride from thecentre:mk. For a train timetable please click here
Park and Stride
There are some areas in Central Milton Keynes where you can park easily throughout the day, although typically they tend to be a bit further away from the main places most people want to go to. Why not look at the occupancy information showing available parking at MK Council Park and Walk website.
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