Concrete Cows — Attraction in Stantonbury

The Concrete Cows of Milton Keynes stand as one of the city's most iconic and whimsically endearing landmarks. Created in 1978 by the Canadian artist Liz Leyh, these life-sized sculptures were part of a community art project and quickly became a symbol of the city’s identity and its unique approach to public art and urban design. Located in Bancroft Park, the cows reflect Milton Keynes' blend of urban living with green spaces, embodying the city’s vision of harmonizing nature with its modern infrastructure.

Accessible by the city’s comprehensive grid road system and its network of redways (paths for cyclists and pedestrians), visiting the Concrete Cows is easy and offers a pleasant excursion within the city. The area around Bancroft Park is well-connected, ensuring that residents and tourists alike can reach this attraction without hassle, whether by car, bike, or on foot.

Over the years, the Concrete Cows have not only served as a point of interest but also as a canvas for community expression, witnessing various repaints and decorations. They encapsulate a sense of humor and creativity, contributing to Milton Keynes’ cultural landscape. Despite their playful nature, the cows have sparked discussions about art, community, and urban identity, making them a must-visit for those exploring the city’s...

Milton Keynes is unfairly mostly famous for roundabouts and these cows. They are hardly great sculpture and have been badly vandalised over the years, but they are generally loved by the residents. Well worth a visit on a nice day, perhaps for a selfie with them, or a shot of the kids riding cow back.

They are at the south end of Bancroft Park. If you head to the Northern end you will find an interesting Roman archeological site. The car park near there is actually a good place to park for the cows if you want to make a nice walk of it, passing the roman...

The Iconic Concrete Cows are in Loughton Valley Park, once visable from the west coast mainline railway. The park is a wonderful green space cared for by The Parks Trust. Lots of footpaths to wander, Bancroft Roman Ruins, a play park, picnic areas, just a short walk away, & a good place to park, is Bradwell Abbey which is steeped in history. Also in Bradwell Village you can find 2 old pubs The Queen Victoria & The Prince Albert. You can also watch football or cricket being played on the sports...