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The Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve in Bletchley is a former brick works site that opened in 1929. The clay pits on the site flooded in 1947, and later they were filled and landscaped. The site officially opened in 1994 to the public.
As part of improving the site, Milton Keynes City Council in partnership with The Newt Conservation Partnership has restored and improved the network of ponds as part of its ongoing commitment to improving biodiversity and maintaining attractive green spaces in the city.
The Blue Lagoon covers 116 acres and is rich in wildlife. You might see:
Things to do while visiting the site include:
We are currently bidding for funds to improve the Blue Lagoon, with a view to making the nature reserve more accessible and enjoyable for residents and families. Currently, other than car park and paths, there are no built features for visitors.
The site is accessible by footpaths on three corners and by car in the south eastern corner off the Drayton Road:
We do not encourage or recommend entering the water for the following reasons:
There are other locations within Milton Keynes that are more suitable for those that enjoy cold water swimming, such as Willen Lake (check for set times when this activity is available) and Woburn outdoor pool.