The first Milton Keynes Regatta was held in 2010 and has run every year since then (except for 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic). Starting small, as we found our way, we are gradually expanding the size of the event, with more clubs and races. Details on this year's event can be found here with the results from earlier years below.
The event is run over a 500 metre course on Caldecotte South Lake. The racing line runs from the stake boat start by the road bridge in a straight line to finish opposite the club house. Unusually for a rowing regatta, the whole course is visible from the club house.
In keeping with Milton Keynes Rowing Club's friendly outlook, we try to make this a relaxed, low key event with the emphasis on everyone enjoying themselves. Certainly, the feedback we have had from our visiting clubs has been very positive!
As well as the racing we also provide refreshments, including barbecue, cakes and drinks. These are available all day.
For a taste of what our Regatta is like, please watch this amazing video, taken at the 2015 regatta
Directions
Directions from M1 SouthboundExit the M1 at Junction 14 and at the roundabout at the top of the slip road, take the third exit towards Milton Keynes. Keep to the left-hand side of the road and at the lights at the next roundabout go straight on, towards Central Milton Keynes. At the next roundabout, with a petrol station on the left, turn left onto Tongwell Street (V11) and continue down here going straight over the next three roundabouts before turning right at the fourth, onto Bletcham Way (H10). At the next roundabout, turn left onto Brickhill Street (V10) and then right at the next one, into Caldecotte Lake Drive. A short way down here, turn right at the roundabout onto Monellan Grove. For cars, please turn into Copperhouse Court to park. For trailers, go past Copperhouse Court and just past the speed bump there is an opening on the left, into Milton Keynes Rowing Club
Directions from M1 Northbound
Exit the M1 at Junction 13 and at the roundabout at the top of the slip road, take the second exit towards Milton Keynes. This road runs parallel to the M1. Go straight over the first three roundabouts. At the fourth, which has traffic lights on it, get into the leftmost lane and take the second exit onto Groveway (H9). At the next roundabout, turn left onto Tongwell Street (V11) and continue down here before turning right at the first rounadbout, onto Bletcham Way (H10). At the next roundabout, turn left onto Brickhill Street (V10) and then right at the next one, into Caldecotte Lake Drive. A short way down here, turn right at the roundabout onto Monellan Grove. For cars, please turn into Copperhouse Court to park. For trailers, go past Copperhouse Court and just past the speed bump there is an opening on the left, into Milton Keynes Rowing Club
Directions from A5 Northbound
As you come down the hill into Milton Keynes on the A5 dual carriageway you would normally turn off at this roundabout with traffic lights. There is a major road shut between there and the club so you will need to continue on the A5 northbound until the next junction, sign posted Milton Keynes South and East. Continue along here, crossing Caldecotte Lake and ignoring the signs on the right to the Watersports Centre. At the next roundabout, turn right onto Brickhill Street (V10) and then right at the next one, into Caldecotte Lake Drive. A short way down here, turn right at the roundabout onto Monellan Grove. For cars, please turn into Copperhouse Court to park. For trailers, go past Copperhouse Court and just past the speed bump there is an opening on the left, into Milton Keynes Rowing Club..
Directions from A5 Southbound
Continue along the A5 south until you go past the Odeon iMax off to the right. Take the next exit, signposted "Milton Keynes South and East" and at the end of the down ramp, turn left at the roundabout onto Bletcham Way (H10). Continue along here, crossing Caldecotte Lake and ignoring the signs on the right to the Watersports Centre. At the next roundabout, turn right onto Brickhill Street (V10) and then right at the next one, into Caldecotte Lake Drive. A short way down here, turn right at the roundabout onto Monellan Grove. For cars, please turn into Copperhouse Court to park. For trailers, go past Copperhouse Court and just past the speed bump there is an opening on the left, into Milton Keynes Rowing Club.
Sponsoring the Regatta
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