Type: Free Public Surface Car Park (Managed by Milton Keynes Council)
Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.2/5 (local feedback)
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display, no permits)
Blue Badge Holders: Free unlimited stay—display badge prominently
Overnight Parking: Permitted at owner’s risk; no enforcement outside standard hours
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | Approx. 30 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 bays nearest entrance |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear bay lines |
| Lighting | Solar-powered bollard lighting on perimeter |
| Security | Occasional council patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None |
Blue Badge Bays: 2 clearly signed bays; free stay.
Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in beside entrance for up to 10 min.
Pedestrian Access: Flush kerbs and level paths to allotments, towpath & shops.
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Stony Stratford Car Park (Pod Point, 4×7 kW) – 3 min drive
Wolverton Station (BP Pulse, rapid chargers) – 5 min drive
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 70 % | Allotment holders & early walkers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 40 % | Canal towpath visitors & shoppers |
| Evenings & Weekends | 50 % | Leisure walkers & boaters |
Pro Tip: Arrive mid-morning for easy parking; bays fill later when allotment plots are busiest.
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Old Stratford Village Shops | 5 min | Grocers, café & post office |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 2 min | Scenic walks, cycling & boat moorings |
| Bus Stop (High Street) | 6 min | Services to Milton Keynes & Towcester |
| Stony Stratford Centre | 10 min | Additional shops, pubs & station |
ATM: NatWest in Old Stratford (5 min walk)
Pharmacy: Old Stratford Pharmacy (6 min)
Food & Drink:
The Royal Oak (village pub)
Canal Café (towpath side)
Public Toilets: Community Hall (open during events)
| Site | Distance | Cost | Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Stratford Car Park | 1.2 mi | Free | 4 h max | EV charging & town centre access |
| Wolverton Station Car Park | 1.5 mi | £2/day | 24 h | Rapid chargers & rail link |
| On-Street Bays (High St) | Adjacent | Free | 1 h max | Quick town errands |
No Enforcement: Unmonitored outside 08:00–18:00 but remain courteous; do not obstruct allotment gates.
Surface Conditions: May be muddy in winter—park on marked bays.
Towpath Safety: Take care when crossing access road to canal path.
Allotment Days: Visit mid-week to avoid peak weekend demand.
Blue Badge Users: Use nearest bay for direct access to level path.
Canal Boaters: Secure boat then return car before exploring further sections.
2025: Council exploring installation of solar-powered LED lighting for enhanced safety.
2026: Proposal under consultation to add 2 dedicated accessible bays.
Low fine activity reported by drivers.
No user price reports submitted yet for this car park.
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