🚗 312 Midsummer Boulevard Car Park – The Complete Central Milton Keynes Parking Guide
Convenient Pay & Display on Midsummer Boulevard – low hourly rates, evening free parking & immediate access to MK Theatre, shops & offices.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Council-Managed Surface Car Park
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free outside these hours & all day Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour: £1.00
Up to 2 hours: £1.80
Up to 4 hours: £3.50
Up to 10 hours: £7.00
Payment: On-site machines (coins, contactless) or via RingGo (location code on signage)
Season Ticket: £175 / month (unlimited Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00)
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking (display badge + obtain free ticket from machine)
Enforcement: ANPR and patrols; PCN £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Full LED lampposts |
| Security | ANPR enforcement; occasional CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 4 marked bays near entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Layby outside site entrance on North Row
Nearest Adapted Alternative: Theatre District Multi-Storey (marked bays, barrier entry; 2-min walk)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Station Square Car Park (4 × 22 kW BP Pulse) – 5 min walk
Sainsbury’s Central MK (2 × 7 kW Pod Point) – 4 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 30 % | Theatre & dining |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend leisure |
| Sundays & BH all day | 20 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Park after 18:00 Mon–Sat or on Sundays for free evening visits.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MK Theatre & Xscape | 1 min | Live shows, snow dome & climbing |
| Central Milton Keynes Station | 8 min | Fast rail links to London & beyond |
| The Centre:MK Shopping | 6 min | Retail, dining & leisure facilities |
| Campbell Park | 10 min | Scenic lake & playground |
| Midsummer Place Park Café | 3 min | Coffee & park views |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Theatre & Centre concourse
ATM: HSBC & Barclays at Station Square
Pharmacy: Boots (Centre:MK)
Food & Drink
Café W (Theatre) – light bites & coffee
All Bar One (Centre) – cocktails & small plates
Five Guys (Lower Centre) – burgers & fries
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre District Multi-Storey | 2 min | £2.50 / hr; £8.00 / day | 24 h | Covered, blue badge bays |
| Elder Gate Trackside Car Park | 3 min | £9.00 / day | 24 h | Large bays for vans & SUVs |
| On-Street Purple Bays | 1 min | £1.00 / hr; 2 h free on-street | 10 h | Cheapest short-stay option |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free nights, Sundays & BHs.
Display a valid ticket at all times during enforcement hours.
ANPR requires correct vehicle registration—enter carefully at machine or app.
📌 Expert Tips
Evening Freebie: Schedule dinner or a show after 18:00 to take advantage of free parking.
Commuter Pass: Monthly season ticket pays for itself in just 9 days of parking.
EV Visitors: Top up at Station Square before arrival for a smooth visit.
Off-Peak Shopping: Park early on Saturdays (before 10:00) to beat the centre rush.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Council consultation on adding 4 × 7 kW EV bays on Midsummer Blvd.
2026: LED lighting upgrade and resurfacing planned under central MK regeneration.
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