🚗 171 Midsummer Boulevard Car Park – Complete MK9 Guide
Free 2 h parking at Midsummer Blvd – ideal for office, shopping & plaza events.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display & Permit Bays (Milton Keynes Council, Zone MB)
🕒 Open: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (worker & shopper feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
First 2 h: Free (ticket required)
2–4 h: £1.20 / h
Over 4 h (max stay 4 h): £4.80 flat
Season Permits: Weekly £10 · Monthly £30 · Annual £300 (apply via council portal)
Blue Badge Holders: Free at any time (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code “MKMB”)
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol; display valid ticket or permit
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~120 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 bays adjacent to lift & plaza entrances |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with high-visibility bay lining |
| Lighting | LED columns throughout for evening security |
| Security | CCTV on perimeter; occasional security patrols |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage directs to pay points |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs and ramps to all buildings & bus stops
Accessible Routes: Tactile paving from bays to lifts and station entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by outside building 171 for quick unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None currently installed
Nearest Options:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point at Centre:MK East Car Park (3 min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Midsummer Blvd (2 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | 90 % | Office commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 70 % | Lunch-hour footfall |
| Weekdays 4–6 PM | 80 % | Return-to-car commuters |
| Evenings & Sundays | Free | Plaza diners & weekend visitors |
Pro Tip: Validate ticket on arrival to secure free 2 h, then enjoy Centre:MK’s shops and eateries.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Centre:MK Main Entrance | 1 min | Shops, restaurants & public toilets |
| Milton Keynes Central Station | 4 min | Rail & bus interchange |
| Xscape Entertainment Complex | 5 min | Cinema, skiing, climbing & dining |
| Campbell Park | 10 min | Green space & outdoor events |
⚠️ Important Notices
Event Days: Large plaza events may fill spaces early—consider alternative parking at Grafton Gate MSCP.
Overstay Penalties: Exceeding 4 h incurs automatic £10 charge enforceable via ANPR.
Maintenance: Quarterly bay-line repainting (next: July 2025); temporary closures posted in advance.
📌 Expert Tips
Lunch-Rush Hack: Arrive by 11 am to nab bays near food court and avoid lunchtime queues.
Permit Swap: Use weekly permit if you frequent the site more than three times per week to save on pay-and-display fees.
EV Users: Pre-charge at Centre:MK East pods then park here for free two-hour window.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Installation of 6 × 7 kW solar-powered EV chargers along the north edge of the car park.
2026: Introduction of real-time occupancy displays on Midsummer Blvd to guide drivers to available bays.
2027: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate across all Centre:MK parking zones to eliminate ticket machines.
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