? Type: On-Street Pay-By-Phone Surface Bays
?️ Jurisdiction: Milton Keynes City Council
? Open: 08:00 – 18:00 Mon–Sat (Sundays & Bank Holidays free)
? Rating: 4.2/5 (local user feedback)
? Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.20 per hour (no maximum stay)
Payment: RingGo app (Zone ID: 9123) or PayByPhone app (Horizon zone)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 h (display badge & register via app)
Permits: None; on-street public short-stay only
Future Changes: Council exploring dynamic weekend pricing
? Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~25 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | LED street lamps |
| Security | CCTV in vicinity & occasional patrols |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars & small vans) |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge: Use any bay free up to 3 h—no dedicated bays required
Accessible Routes: Drop-kerb crossings to pavements; level access to nearby destinations
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby adjacent to main entrance of Horizon complex
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Sainsbury’s MK9 1HE – 4×7 kW Pod Point units (5 min walk)
BP Pulse at Saxon Gate – 2×50 kW rapid chargers (7 min walk)
? Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08–10) | ~80 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~60 % | Café & retail visitors |
| Weekday Afternoons | ~50 % | Business appointments |
| Saturdays (10–14) | ~90 % | Weekend shoppers |
Pro Tip: Register in the app ahead of arrival to skip delays at the bays.
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Retail Park | On-site | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Milton Keynes Theatre / Xscape | 5 min | Cinema, bowling & restaurants |
| MK College (Saxon Campus) | 3 min | Student cafés & library |
| Saxon Gate D4 Car Park (NCP) | 7 min | Covered, CCTV & EV charging |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: ANPR enforces payment—PCNs issued for non-payment or overstays
Overnight Parking: Not permitted; park at own risk outside hours
Surface Warning: Drive carefully after rain—bay markings can be slippery
? Expert Tips
App Pre-Pay Hack: Enable auto-renew in RingGo for seamless stays.
Weekend Leisure: Bays free Sundays—ideal for a visit to nearby Xscape.
Badge Convenience: No need to return to machine—register badge once in app.
? Future Developments
2025: Trial of sensor-based live availability in the RingGo app.
2026+: Potential installation of on-street EV charge posts in Horizon zone.
Low fine activity reported by drivers.
No user price reports submitted yet for this car park.
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