🚗 Albert St North Car Park – The Complete Bletchley Long-Stay Parking Guide
93 free long-stay spaces on Albert Street North – ideal for commuters, shoppers & park visitors, 24/7 unrestricted parking in Bletchley.
🚗 Type: Free Long-Stay Public Car Park (Council-managed, ANPR)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (no enforced time limits)
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (aggregated local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no charge, no permit required)
Enforcement: ANPR monitoring; penalty charge notices (£70) for misuse (e.g., blocking bays, overstaying blue-badge rules)
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge; standard free parking applies
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 93 |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Moderate (lampposts throughout) |
| Security | ANPR enforcement, occasional CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 6 marked bays near entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Level kerb immediately adjacent to car park gates
Nearest Adapted Alternative: Brunel Centre multi-storey (6 marked bays, barrier entry; 5-min walk)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
BP Pulse (4 × 50 kW) at Bletchley Station – 10-min walk
Pod Point (2 × 7 kW) at Sainsbury’s MK2 – 5-min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 06:30–09:00 | 50 % | Early commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunchtime shoppers |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 80 % | Weekend visitors |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 30 % | Leisure & pub patrons |
Pro Tip: For all-day free parking, use Albert St North and switch to Albert St South for a free 2-hour stay before paying.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Railway Station | 12 min | Fast trains to London & regional services |
| Queensway Shopping Precinct | 3 min | Grocery, cafés & high-street retailers |
| Brunel Shopping Centre | 5 min | Multi-storey parking, toilets & café |
| Bletchley Park Visitor Centre | 15 min | Historic WWII code-breaking exhibition |
| Tesco Express (Albert St Sth) | 2 min | Late-night essentials |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Brunel Centre (upper mall)
ATM: Post Office (Queensway)
Pharmacy: Boots (Brunel Centre)
Food & Drink
The Willow (2 min): Breakfast & brunch
Spice of Bengal (3 min): Award-winning curry house
Café @ Bletchley Station (12 min): Grab-and-go snacks
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert St South Car Park | 1 min | Free (2 h) £4.30/day | 24 h | Short-stay & long-stay mix |
| Bletchley Station Car Park | 12 min | £6.00/day | 24 h | Secure, barrier entry |
| Sainsbury’s MK2 Car Park | 5 min dr | Free (3 h) then P&D | 3 h max | Shopping trips |
⚠️ Important Notices
Free parking has no time limit, but bays must not be obstructed.
Blue Badge users must still display valid badge and obtain a free ticket from ANPR machine.
Do not park in spaces reserved for private permit holders or marked “No Parking.”
📌 Expert Tips
Commuter Hack: Arrive before 07:00 to secure a central bay and catch an early train.
Transfer Tip: For short visits, use Albert St South; for all-day parking, move to Albert St North.
EV Visitors: Charge at Bletchley Station rapid chargers before parking here.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Milton Keynes Council exploring formal EV bay conversion (4 bays proposed) during Q3 consultation.
2026: Planned upgrade of CCTV and LED lighting under town-centre improvement scheme.
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