🚗 Central Milton Keynes Area D1 Car Park – Shopping & Business District Guide
Easy pay-by-phone parking in D1 zone – perfect for Centre:MK shopping, Midsummer Place appointments & Theatre District visits in MK9 3AT.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay-by-Phone Surface Bays
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Milton Keynes City Council
🕒 Open: 08:00 – 18:00 Mon–Sat (Sundays & Bank Holidays free)
🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.50 per hour (no maximum stay)
Payment: RingGo app (Zone ID: D1) or PayByPhone app
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 h (display badge & register via app)
Permits: None; short-stay public only
Future Changes: Council evaluating weekend off-peak discounts
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~30 marked bays |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with bay markings |
| Lighting | LED street-lamp coverage |
| Security | CCTV nearby & periodic patrols |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge: Park free in any bay up to 3 h—no dedicated bays required
Accessible Routes: Drop-kerb crossings to pavements; level access to adjacent sidewalks
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby on Secklow Gate West for quick unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Saxon Gate D4 – 2×50 kW rapid chargers (0.4 mi / 8 min walk)
Centre:MK MSCP – 4×7 kW Pod Point units (0.2 mi / 4 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08–10) | ~85 % | Commuters & business visitors |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~65 % | Shoppers & café patrons |
| Weekday Afternoons | ~55 % | Errand runners & meetings |
| Saturdays (10–14 h) | ~90 % | Weekend shoppers & Theatre District crowds |
Pro Tip: Register and pre-pay in RingGo to quickly extend your stay without returning to the bay.*
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Centre:MK Shopping Centre | 3 min | 200+ shops, eateries & public toilets |
| Midsummer Place & Theatre District | 5 min | Cinema, live shows & restaurants |
| Milton Keynes Central Station | 8 min | Rail & coach connections |
| Campbell Park & Lakes | 10 min | Green space & family recreation |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: ANPR enforces payment—PCNs issued for non-payment or overstays
Overnight Parking: Not permitted; park at own risk outside hours
Surface Warning: Bay markings may fade when wet—drive with care
📌 Expert Tips
App Top-Up Hack: Enable auto top-up in RingGo to seamlessly extend your stay on the go.
Event Parking: Arrive early on Theatre District nights to secure bays before performances.
Badge Convenience: Blue Badge holders park free—register once via the app.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Pilot of real-time bay-availability sensors integrated into RingGo.
2026+: Feasibility study for installation of on-street EV charging posts along Secklow Gate.
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