The three larger recreation areas in Milton are managed by the “Milton Community Centre and Recreation Grounds Management Committee” which is a registered Charity created by Milton Parish Council for that purpose. The three locations which have both indoor and outdoor facilities are on Coles Road, The Sycamores, and North Lodge Park.
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Annual General Meeting
The AGM for the managing charity is held in October each year. The meeting for 2024 is on 17th October. For further details see the agenda.
Overview of the Facilities
Milton Community Centre (MCC)
The Community Centre is set in over 4 acres of recreational land in the centre of the village, including a Children’s play area, Bowls green, Tennis, football, 5-a-side (33m x 15m) and netball courts with additional facilities at the Sycamores Recreation Ground and North Lodge Park.
As well as hosting numerous clubs and organisations during the week, the facilities are available to hire at weekends for birthday parties and social/fundraising events.
The maximum number of people permitted for events in each of the indoor facilites listed below is governed by fire regulations.
The main Community Centre building comprises multiple rooms including the main sports hall which is also used for larger events and parties –
- Ground floor
- Main Hall – 18m X 16m – 250 people
- Small Hall (with optional bar and kitchen) – 10m x 6m – 60 people
- The main and small halls may be booked together
- First floor (stairs access only)
- Room 1 – 5m x 5m – 20 people
- Room 2 – 9m x 6m inc kitchenette – 60 people
- Rooms 1 and 2 may be combined by opening the concertina wall
There is also a separate single story Annexe building with toilet and kitchen facilities which is ideal for children’s parties with a maximum permitted capacity of 60 people. The main room is 9m x 15m.
The Bowls Pavilion – 6m x 6.5m inc kitchen area – is used primarily by the Bowls Club and Parish Council.
Other facilities by arrangement: Full Bar Premises Licence
Hire charges are discounted for Milton Residents and for organisations with a clear benefit to the Milton community. Bookings made by residents for other organisations are not eligible for discounted rates.
Contact the Centre Manager for bookings and other information.
Access
- Accessible toilet with alarm
- Accessible toilet without alarm
- Baby changing facilities
- Parking for over 100 cars
- Blue badge parking bays
- Handrails
- Public transport access
- Wheelchair accessible (ground floor)
Location:
Milton Community Centre
Coles Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6BL
Sycamores Recreation Ground
The Sycamores Recreation Ground includes the pavilion and youth building, as well as football and cricket pitches, basketball court, children’s play area, and outdoor exercise equipment.
Location:
The Sycamores, Milton CB24 6XJ
North Lodge
The Pavilion at North Lodge is also now available for private parties and other bookings and is located to the north of the village within North Lodge Park. The meeting room is 7m x 6m with a permitted capacity of 40. There is a separate kitchen.
There is also a recreation ground including two Football pitches and a Cricket pitch in the Summer.
Note that the play area and casual pitches are provided and managed by the North Lodge Residents Management group. The equipment on the Children’s play area is for use of all Milton residents.
Location;
North Lodge Pavilion
North Lodge Park,
Cambridge 6,
Ely Rd,
Milton,
CB24 6UB
Regular bookings and activities
The following link lists the regular activities and meetings for all MCC facilities. Fees may be payable to the activity organisers.
This list does not show ad-hoc events so any request for a new reservation must be made to the Centre Manager.
Contact information:
For further details regarding MCC , The Sycamores and North Lodge facilities contact manager Andy West on 01223 862763 or email mcc@miltonvillage.org.uk
