Olney, a Civil Parish and a Market Town in the Borough of Milton Keynes in the English County of Buckinghamshire
Olney is a civil parish and market town in the Borough of Milton Keynes in the County of Buckinghamshire in South East England. It sits on the banks of the River Great Ouse near the borders of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire and the same distance from Milton Keynes, Bedford and Northampton. It is connected to London by fast train links from Bedford or Milton Keynes Central and has easy access to the M1 motorway at Junction 14. The town is a favourite tourist destination, and famous for the Pancake Race and the Hymns of John Newton and William Cowper.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Olney
Olney offers a unique shopping experience with its many interesting independent shops, antique outlets, and boutiques mostly offering something different to bring home to after a visit to this town. The hidden courtyards such as Rose Court and Fountain Court, which are off the High Street and Market Place, are favourite places to shop and eat. The town also has a wealth of places to stay for the night or a short stay. There are hotels, B&Bs, guest houses or self-catering cottages that will surely meet the standard of the guests.
Things to See and Do in Olney
Whether a visit to this town is for a day, a weekend or even for a longer vacation, there is a lot to see and do in this town and its surrounding environs to make the stay worthwhile. For the nature lovers, there are parks in and around the town that they can enjoy. There is the Emberton Country Park, the Salcey Forest and the Irchester Country Park. There are also museums for the history buffs such as The Cowper and Newton Museum as well as stately homes such as the Althorp House and the Castle Ashby Gardens.
Visitors also come to Olney for the traditional pancake race every Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras Day.