🚗 North Row C1 Car Park – The Complete Milton Keynes City Centre Parking Guide
North Row C1 – covered city-centre parking, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Midsummer Place & Central Station.
🚗 Type: Public Multi-Storey (NCP) / Pay & Display Car Park (Milton Keynes Council partnership)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; ticket required)
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (NCP user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 1 h: £1.20
Up to 2 h: £2.40
Up to 4 h: £4.80
Up to 24 h: £8.00
Off-Peak & Free Periods:
Evenings after 18:00 until 08:00: Free exit permitted until noon next day
All day Sunday & Bank Holidays: Free (ticket still required)
Season Tickets:
Weekly permit: £30.00 (7 consecutive days)
Monthly permit: £100.00 (30 days)
Payment Methods: APCOA/NCP machines (coins, contactless, Apple/Google Pay), Pay-by-App (RingGo zone 64050)
Blue Badge Holders: Free in any bay; display badge and collect free exit ticket from machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 550 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 12 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Electric Bays | 20×7 kW Pod Point chargers (designated bays on Level 0) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 6 extra-wide bays on Level 1 |
| Surface | Concrete multi-storey with directional markings |
| Lighting | LED overhead lighting (15 lux) |
| Drainage | Built-in floor channels per level; annual inspection |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; staffed during peak hours |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket fallback |
| Signage | Digital occupancy indicator at entrance; bay numbering clear |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: 12 bays adjacent to lifts on Levels 0 & 2 — free with badge displayed
Lifts & Ramps: Two lifts serving all levels; gentle ramps between floors
Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in outside entrance for quick drop-off
Pathways: Wide corridors and tactile paving to lifts
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Future Plans
Current Charging: 20×7 kW Pod Point bays (pay per kWh via app)
Planned (Q4 2025): Upgrade 4 rapid 50 kW chargers near entrance
Nearest Additional Chargers:
Midsummer Place MSCP – 10×22 kW units, 3 min walk
Milton Keynes Central Station – 8×50 kW units, 5 min walk
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 95 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 80 % | Evening diners & theatre-goers |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 40 % | Leisure & market-goers |
Pro Tip: Even if parking after 18:00, take a ticket on exit—permits you to leave by 12:00 next day for free.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Station | 5 min | Rail services & shopping concourse access |
| Midsummer Place Shopping | 2 min | Retail, dining & cinema |
| Theatre District (MK Playhouse) | 4 min | Live performances & events |
| Bus Interchange (Station Square) | Adjacent | Frequent routes across Milton Keynes |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Toilets & Baby-Change: Station concourse (free, accessible hours)
ATM: HSBC (Station Square, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Midsummer Place, 2 min)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (ground floor): Hot drinks & snacks
Wagamama (2 min): Asian fusion & ramen
The Alchemist (3 min): Cocktails & bar bites
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: ANPR and barrier enforcement 24/7; ticket required even for free periods
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Lost Ticket Charge: £60 fee if ticket not presented
Maintenance: Nightly lift and barrier checks; structural inspection Nov 2025
📌 Expert Tips
Season Savers: Monthly permit pays for itself in 13 days of parking.
EV Drivers: Charge while you shop—Pod Point bays on Level 0 fill quickly.
Evening Browse: Park after 18:00 and explore dining options with free overnight exit.
Weekend Warrior: Saturdays fill by 11:00—consider early arrival or alternative MSCP.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q4: Install rapid EV chargers & solar canopy over entrance
2026: Expand capacity by +100 bays in adjacent podium (planning ref: MKC/PLN/2024/821)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026
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