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Bradwell Heritage Trail

Discover the Hidden History of Bradwell

Join us on a fascinating walking tour through Bradwell, a hidden gem. Bradwell’s roots reach deep into the past — from Bronze Age settlements and Roman relics to its proud mention in the Domesday Book of 1086.

As you stroll through the streets, you’ll visit Bradwell Abbey, admire some historic homes, and wander through pretty parks that once echoed with the rhythms of village life. Along the way, you’ll see the old village stocks, hear tales of centuries gone by, and perhaps end the journey with a drink in one of Bradwell’s welcoming pubs.

Where to find the trail

The trail can be downloaded onto your phone for FREE here. It is available on the App Store and Google Play.

The walk covers a route, which is about 4 miles long (6.4 kms), and should take you about 2 to 3 hours of easy walking to complete.

We suggest you park your car on Abbey Road, Bradwell, Milton Keynes MK13 9AR. The walk ends here as well. 


The following Points of Interest are covered:

  • Bradwell
  • The Loughton/Bradwell Brook
  • Bradwell Railway Line
  • Bradwell Abbey
  • Loughton Valley Linear Park
  • Memorial Hall
  • Manor Farmhouse
  • St Lawrence Church
  • Motte and Bailey
  • Public Houses in Bradwell
  • The Olde Sugar Loaf
  • Bradwell Methodist Chapel
  • Bradwell House
  • London and North Western Railway Infant’s School
  • Bradwell Stocks
  • Moat House 

 

Homeworld 81 Trail

Discover the Homeworld 81 Trail on Bradwell Common 

If you have enjoyed following the Bradwell Heritage Trail why not take a look at the Homeworld 81 trail in Bradwell Common.  

Homeworld ’81 was the first of three international housing exhibitions held in Milton Keynes. The others were EnergyWorld in 1986 and FutureWorld in 1994. It was organised by Milton Keynes Development Corporation – the Government agency responsible for developing the New City between 1967-92.

Developers were invited to take a serviced plot and build an innovative design. Various sizes of plot were available and the innovations included not just energy saving but more efficient build techniques than were generally in use and ways to make homes cheaper to buy by using less land.

The exhibits could either be demolished or sold after the exhibition – none were demolished.

Where to find the trail 

The MK Trails App can be found and downloaded for FREE on the App Store and Google Play.

Start near the entrance to Summerfield School at the end of Downley Avenue – by the information panel.

With your back to the information panel look across at the bungalow on the diagonally opposite corner.