FAQs

Unity Place is located at the gateway to the Central Milton Keynes business district. You’ll find us directly opposite Milton Keynes Central train station on Grafton Gate, on the west side of Midsummer Boulevard. The walk from the station platform to the office entrance takes less than five minutes.

Yes. Keeping visitors and building users safe is a top priority. Unity Place has multiple security points throughout the building, supported by CCTV and a professional on-site security team.

Yes. The public areas of Unity Place are family-friendly, so kids are welcome in all shared spaces within the building.

Yes. The building is open on weekends for visitors. Please note that individual retailers and food vendors may have different weekend opening hours, so it’s worth checking ahead.

Yes. If you think you’ve left something behind in one of our public spaces, please speak to our on-site security team. You can also contact us via the enquiry form and we’ll help you track it down!

Signage throughout the building will help guide you around each floor. If you need a hand, our guest service team will be available Monday to Friday, and security teams are always nearby and happy to point you in the right direction. 

To stay updated with what’s going on at Unity Place, including upcoming events and offers, make sure you sign up to our mailing list here! 

Secure cycle racks are available on site. Electric bike and scooter hire is available from the north external side of the building.  

Unity Place is directly opposite Milton Keynes Central station. From the platform to the station-side entrance, the walk takes less than five minutes! 

There’s always something happening at Unity Place. Some of the events you’ll find here include:

• Creative workshops where you can learn a new skill
• Monthly quiz nights for a brain workout
• Live music evenings featuring local artists
• Free breathwork sessions to help you reset
•  Singles nights for meeting new people in a laid-back setting

Alongside these regular events, we also host networking events, free activities during school holidays, free bike workshops, book swaps, and plenty more throughout the year.

Absolutely! Our events are all about connecting with new people. We offer a welcoming environment for people to attend with others or on their own.

Head to our What’s On page, select the event you’re interested in, and you’ll find details on how to book tickets or reserve your place.

We’re always interested in hearing from new event partners. If you’ve got an idea for a workshop, event or collaboration at Unity Place, get in touch with our team, and we’ll be happy to discuss it.

Yes. From smaller meetings to large conferences, Unity Place has a range of spaces that can work for all kinds of corporate events.

There’s a 300-seat auditorium for talks and presentations, flexible event spaces for meetings and workshops, and the Urban Food Market, which works brilliantly for more relaxed networking events. Visit our venue page to explore our spaces, then get in touch via our enquiry form.

We offer a range of event and meeting packages, whether you’re planning a product launch, a glitzy drinks reception or something a little different. Take a look at our event brochure here, then contact us through the enquiry form and we’ll help you shape an event that matches your vision.

Unity Place has a variety of spaces depending on the size and style of your event.

Auditorium: up to 300 guests in theatre-style seating

Event Spaces 1, 2 and 3: up to 150 guests per room

Event Spaces 2 and 3: can also be divided with a partition wall for flexible layouts 

Urban Food Market: up to 400 guests for more informal events and corporate parties

Unity Sky Lounge: available for private or semi-private hire for both smaller groups and larger celebrations 

Yes! If you're planning a Christmas party in Milton Keynes, we’ve got a few ways to do it. Whether you’re hosting a snowy soirée in the Unity Sky Lounge or going for a lively street-food-style celebration in the Urban Food Market we’ve got spaces to suit compact nights out or all-out company parties.

Yes! Unity Place is a great setting for summer celebrations and sizzling company parties. Our flexible spaces work for everything from relaxed drinks receptions to larger celebrations. With indoor spaces and outdoor areas available, it’s easy to create something that fits your team and the kind of atmosphere you’re after. You can find out more details in our brochure or get in touch with our team to start planning.

Visitors are welcome to work from several public spaces around the building. You can settle into the Santander Work Café on the ground floor, which has comfortable seating, plug sockets, charging points and access to free Wi-Fi. The Urban Food Market is also a great spot for more relaxed flexible working throughout the day. If you’re an x+why partner, you’ll also have access to the workspace and meeting room areas on Level 2. 

Free, speedy guest Wi-Fi is available throughout Unity Place. To connect:

1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings
2. Select ‘Unity Place Free Wi-Fi’
3. Follow the instructions in your browser 

Unity Place is home to a range of businesses, from hospitality and retail to banking and workspace providers. Each company manages its own recruitment, so if you’re interested in working here you’ll need to visit the careers page of the specific business you’d like to apply to to see their current opportunities.

At the moment, Unity Place doesn’t offer work experience placements.