Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central

It takes just 25 minutes to drive from the hotel to the Silverstone motor racing circuit, home of the British Grand Prix. Take a tour to go behind the scenes of Britain’s only Formula 1 circuit. To discover what it feels like to speed around the circuit, book a driving experience to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari, an Aston Martin or a Formula Silverstone racing car, and burn some rubber.

At Woburn Safari Park, a 20-minute drive from the hotel, road safaris give visitors the chance to see lions, bison and rhinos. While on a foot safari you can get close to meerkats, deer and colourful parrots. After seeing the animals, kids can burn off energy on the Treetops Action Trail high ropes course, while a huge indoor soft play area keeps little ones entertained even on rainy days.

Opposite the hotel, the indoor/outdoor into Milton Keynes shopping centre offers high-street fashion and lifestyle brands. The adjacent, expansive centre: mk mall is anchored by three department stores and also houses cafés and restaurants. For something more traditional, the village of Olney, a 20-minute drive away, holds a weekly market on Thursdays, as well as quirky, independent shops.