🚗 490 Avebury Boulevard Car Park – The Complete Milton Keynes MK9 Parking Guide

Where

🚗 Type: Surface Pay-and-Display Car Park (Privately Operated)
🕒 Open: 07:00–19:00 Monday–Sunday
🌟 Rating: 3.8/5 (local user feedback)

💰 Pricing & Permits

Duration	Rate	Notes
Up to 3 hours	£1.00	Pay at machine or RingGo app
All day (up to 24 h)	£2.50	Single payment covers full operating hours
Evening Rate (after 17:00)	£1.00	Reduced rate for late-day parking
Weekly Permit	N/A	Not available
Permit Holders	N/A	No resident or employee schemes

Payment via on-site machines (coins, contactless card) or RingGo; no change machines.

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	~25 marked bays
Surface	Tarmac with painted markings
Lighting	Overhead LED lighting across entire site
Security	Occasional patrols by private security contractor; no CCTV
Height Limit	None

♿ Accessibility

Blue Badge Bays: None on-site; Blue Badge holders may park free in any bay with displayed badge and clock, then validate at adjacent Xscape reception for extended stays.
Drop-off Zone: 10-minute lay-by beside entrance.
Level Access: Single-level surface with flush kerb at entry.

🔌 EV Infrastructure

On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Options:
- Xscape EV Hub (Next door): 6×7 kW Pod Point chargers, pay-per-kWh.
- Centre:MK West P&R (0.5 mi): Free charging, 10-min shuttle to Central Milton Keynes.

📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe	Approx. Occupancy	User Profile
Weekdays 08:00–10:00	85 %	Commuters & leisure users
Weekdays 12:00–14:00	60 %	Shoppers & office workers
Weekdays 16:00–18:00	70 %	Gym/pool visitors at Xscape
Saturdays 10:00–16:00	90 %	Retail customers & cinema goers
Sundays 10:00–16:00	50 %	Family leisure visitors

Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on weekdays for best bay availability, or park after 17:00 and pay only the evening rate.

🚶 Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Xscape Leisure Complex	1 min	Gym, cinema, restaurants & indoor skiing
Centre:MK West Park & Ride Stop	3 min	Frequent shuttle to Central Milton Keynes
IKEA & Designer Outlet	5 min	Furniture, fashion & homewares
Campbell Park	15 min	Scenic green space & amphitheatre
Milton Keynes Central Station	20 min	Rail connections to London & regional cities

🛒 Nearby Amenities

ATM: Santander at Xscape entrance
Pharmacy: Boots inside Centre:MK West P&R hub
Food & Drink:
- Giraffe & Café Nero (Xscape lobby)
- Pret A Manger & Nando’s (Centre:MK West)
- Grab-and-go kiosks by each pay station
Public Toilets: Available inside Xscape and P&R concourse

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Centre:MK West P&R	0.2 mi	£1.00/day	24 h	Free EV charging & shuttle service
Xscape Multi-Storey	Adjacent	£3.00/day	24 h	Cover from weather
Midsummer Boulevard MSCP	1 mi	£1.20/hr	24 h max	Secure, staffed
Milton Keynes Central MSCP	1.2 mi	£15.00/day	24 h	Direct station access

⚠️ Important Notices

Operating Hours: Car park closes at 19:00; vehicles must be removed by then.
Enforcement: Strict patrols between 07:00–19:00; overstays subject to penalty charge notices.
Roadworks: Occasional maintenance on Avebury Boulevard—follow temporary signage.

📌 Expert Tips

Early-Bird Deal: Use Xscape multi-storey after 18:00 for covered parking & free EV charging if on-site bays are full.
RingGo Hack: Pre-pay via app to extend your stay remotely without returning to the machine.
Event Parking: During Centre:MK events, this lot fills quickly—opt for Centre:MK West P&R and shuttle in.

🔮 Future Developments

Late 2025: Proposal under review to add 4 on-site EV chargers and CCTV coverage.
2026: Potential introduction of app-controlled barrier entry for contactless access.

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