
Buckingham FC – free matchday & community parking, 24/7 access, steps from the ground & town centre.
🚗 Type: Public Free Car Park (Buckingham Town Council / Buckingham FC)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (no charges or time limits)
🌟 Rating: 4.5/5 (Google Reviews)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~120 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (nearest entrance; free with Blue Badge) |
| Surface | Level tarmac with well-marked bay lining |
| Lighting | LED floodlights around perimeter (dusk–dawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic club steward patrols |
| Signage | Club signage & directional signs to stadium entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays adjacent to pedestrian gate—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in outside main gate for easy unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to ground entrance and clubhouse
Pathways: Smooth, wide footpaths to stadium turnstiles and clubhouse
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham FC Stadium | 1 min | Direct access to pitch & stands |
| Buckingham High Street | 7 min | Shops, cafés & public amenities |
| Bus Stop (Stratford Rd) | 2 min | Services to Aylesbury & Milton Keynes |
| Stowe School Grounds | 10 min | Scenic walking & heritage trails |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Public Toilets: Clubhouse foyer on matchdays (free)
Refreshments: Club kiosk (pies, hot drinks) open on events
Local Pubs: The Three Tuns (5 min) & The Buckingham Arms (6 min)
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Matchdays (Weekends) | 90 % | Supporters & volunteers |
| Weekday Evenings | 30 % | Training attendees |
| Club Events | 70 % | Community & social events |
| Off-Peak Hours | 15 % | Casual park users |
Pro Tip: Arrive 30 min before kick-off for easiest bays near the turnstiles.
⚠️ Important Notices & Policies
Enforcement: Informal steward oversight on matchdays; no formal PCNs
Overstay Policy: No restrictions, but club events may restrict exit times
Maintenance: Seasonal line-painting & surface inspections (next due Mar 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use closest bays for minimal walk.
Evening Trainings: Parking always available—use the southern row for quick exit.
Event Days: Overflow on nearby council lots (St Rumbold’s School CP) if full.
Weather Alert: Northern section can pond after heavy rain—opt for southern bays.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q2: Installation of 2×7 kW EV charging bays funded by club grant
2025 Q4: Improved LED floodlighting upgrade around perimeter
2026: Feasibility for +50 bay expansion on adjacent land (planning ref: BTC/PLN/2024/1220)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026