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Bletchley, Historic railway town in Milton Keynes, England

Bletchley is a town in Milton Keynes that stretches along the Grand Union Canal and Watling Street. It contains residential neighborhoods, parks, and a shopping district centered on Queensway.

The town grew from a small settlement into a major railway junction during the Victorian era. The station opened in 1838 and became central to this growth.

The Fenny Poppers tradition involves firing six ceremonial cannons on specific celebration days throughout the year in the town center.

The town center is easy to walk through, with shops and services concentrated in one area. Proximity to the canal provides additional walking routes for visitors.

The Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve occupies former clay pits that supplied materials to local brick makers until 1990. Today the lakes and trails there offer a green space for walking and wildlife.

Location: City of Milton Keynes

GPS coordinates: 51.99437,-0.73257

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07

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