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<p>World Cup fever, Wimbledon screenings, rooftop cocktails, sunset music sessions and long lunches that somehow turn into evening drinks. Summer has officially arrived at <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unity Place</a>.</p>



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<p>Just two minutes from MK Central, the city&#8217;s buzzing social hub has packed its calendar with live sport, creative workshops, rooftop events and food-and-drink experiences designed to make the most of the longer days. And honestly? We can&#8217;t think of many better places to spend them. Here are five reasons why we&#8217;ll be heading there over the next few months. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-because-it-s-got-the-biggest-world-cup-screen-in-milton-keynes">1. Because it&#8217;s got the biggest World Cup screen in Milton Keynes</h3>



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<p>Forget squinting at a tiny screen from the back of a packed pub. This summer, Unity Place is showing England&#8217;s World Cup matches live in the <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/food-drink/urban-food-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Urban Food Market</a>, with the biggest screen in Milton Keynes ensuring you won&#8217;t miss a moment of the action. England&#8217;s group-stage clashes against Croatia, Ghana and Panama will all be shown, with football, drinks, snacks and plenty of atmosphere thrown in for good measure. Best of all? The screenings are completely free and open to everyone. Just don&#8217;t forget to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/england-v-croatia-at-unity-place-tickets-1989829498595?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book</a> if you&#8217;d like to guarantee yourself a prime viewing spot. Expect a room full of England fans confidently declaring that football is coming home. Again.</p>



<p>And when the football&#8217;s over, Wimbledon takes centre stage, bringing all the strawberries-and-cream energy without the Centre Court ballot, queues or eye-watering ticket prices.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-the-rooftop-is-giving-serious-holiday-energy">2. The rooftop is giving serious holiday energy</h3>



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<p>If you&#8217;re not already acquainted with the <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/food-drink/unity-sky-lounge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sky Lounge</a>, allow us to introduce your new favourite summer spot. Perched on the seventh floor, the rooftop terrace serves up panoramic views across Milton Keynes, handcrafted cocktails and a front-row seat to golden hour. With <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/whats-on-milton-keynes/happy-hour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Happy Hour</a> running <strong>Wed to Sat</strong> from 4pm to 7pm, it&#8217;s ideal for after-work drinks, date nights or those spontaneous &#8220;shall we just have one?&#8221; evenings that mysteriously end several hours later.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-sunset-cocktails-and-live-music-don-t-mind-if-we-do">3. Sunset cocktails and live music? Don&#8217;t mind if we do</h3>



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<p>As if rooftop cocktails weren&#8217;t enough, Unity Place is also hosting a series of <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/whats-on-milton-keynes/sunset-music-session-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunset Music Sessions</a> throughout the summer. As the sun sets over Milton Keynes, the Sky Lounge really comes into its own, pairing acoustic performances, golden-hour views, table service and city views with a seriously relaxed atmosphere. One highlight is Beulah&#8217;s rooftop performance on <strong>17 July</strong>, bringing feel-good harmonies and laid-back summer vibes. Honestly, if somebody described this setup while you were sitting in the office on a rainy Tuesday, you&#8217;d assume they were talking about a boutique hotel in Portugal.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-there-are-loads-of-genuinely-fun-things-to-do">4. There are loads of genuinely fun things to do</h3>



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<p>For those looking to get a little more hands-on, Unity Place has also packed its summer calendar with workshops, quizzes and creative events. On <strong>6 Aug</strong>, you can create your own miniature garden at a <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/whats-on-milton-keynes/terrarium-workshop-july/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terrarium Workshop</a> hosted by Tiny Terra, while <strong>24 July</strong> brings a <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/whats-on-milton-keynes/reed-diffuser-making-evening/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reed Diffuser Making Evening</a>, where you&#8217;ll craft your very own bespoke home fragrance. There&#8217;s also Sip &#8216;n&#8217; Paint evenings, quiz nights, Sunset Music Sessions and their popular <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/whats-on-milton-keynes/singles-evening-over-40s-may-1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Solo Connects</a> events for anyone who has finally reached their limit with dating apps.</p>



<p>Parents haven&#8217;t been forgotten either. Free photography workshops for teens are running throughout the summer holidays, giving young creatives the chance to get behind the camera, learn new skills and try something a little different. Meanwhile, parents get to enjoy the rarest of summer luxuries: a couple of hours without hearing the words &#8220;I&#8217;m bored&#8221;.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-because-summer-was-made-for-long-lunches">5. Because summer was made for long lunches</h3>



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<p>There are few greater summer pleasures than a lunch that accidentally turns into an afternoon. You meet a friend for a quick bite, order a drink, grab a table outside and suddenly it&#8217;s three hours later and nobody&#8217;s in any particular rush to leave. At the heart of Unity Place is the <a href="https://www.unityplace.co.uk/food-drink/urban-food-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Urban Food Market</a>, packed with a variety of food options that make everyone happy (or at least quiet for long enough to order lunch). Throw in plenty of outdoor seating and you&#8217;ve got exactly the sort of spot that makes the most of those precious sunny days. And if lunch happens to roll seamlessly into drinks upstairs in the Sky Lounge? Well, that&#8217;s between you and your diary.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=unity+place+address&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unity Place</a>, 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1UP. Tel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=unity+place+address&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">01908 018595</a>.</em></p>


5 reasons Unity Place is the ultimate MK summer hangout

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