Events
The Milton Keynes Rose is used throughout the year for events and gatherings. Everyone is welcome to come along. You can also visit at any time simply to enjoy the space.
The Milton Keynes Rose is used throughout the year for events and gatherings. Everyone is welcome to come along. You can also visit at any time simply to enjoy the space.
21 April 2018 at 12.30
Commonwealth Picnic – Bring a Picnic and a Flag. Celebrate being part of the Commonwealth by sharing food, friendship and fun on HM The Queen’s Birthday, and joining in with Commonwealth celebrations that will be taking place right across the globe. Please bring a flag for our display of 52 flags of the 52 commonwealth countries.
For essential information about hosting an event, please visit The Parks Trust website
Tues 26th Sept 2017
HRH Prince William (The Duke of Cambridge) enjoyed a lively ‘animated tour’ of the Milton Keynes Rose led by Debbie Brock, Chair of the Cenotaph Trust. He made a speech before unveiling our new pillar celebrating Milton Keynes’ Founders. See pictures of the visit on Getty images. Read about the visit on BBC news.
Sat 10 Sept 2017
Many visitors joined Trustees John Moffat and Debbie Brock for a lively tour to learn more about the interesting stories behind a selection of pillars.
8th March 2017
Guests gathered at The MK Theatre and then The Milton Keynes Rose to attach their #BeBoldforChange pledges to the International Women’s Day pillar, even in slightly inclement weather! Francesca Skelton DL, Laura Sapwell and Milly Soames DL gave inspiring speeches and three wonderful young women (Julianne, Nadia and Aisha) from Milton Keynes Academy read out an inspiring text, Pretty by Katie Makkai.
15th June 2017
Many gathered to listen to Roger Kitchen tell the story of 16 year old local boy Rifleman Albert French, who died in WW1. Local school children read out their imaginary letters to loved ones at war and the Living Archive Band brought everyone to tears by singing such as Violet’s Song.
14th July 2017
A celebration – speeches, dancing and art raised awareness of what people with disabilities can achieve. The day aims to reduce the stigma surrounding physical disability, learning disability and ill mental health.
23rd May 2017
Milton Keynes’ new Mayor, Cllr David Hopkins, held a short public vigil in honour of those who lost their lives at Manchester Arena. Twenty-two people, including children, died and 59 others were injured after an explosion at an Ariana Grande pop concert at Manchester Arena in a suspected terror attack.
29 April 2015
Dancers from MOTUS Dance Group animated The Milton Keynes Rose in a stunning performance