🚗 Midsummer Boulevard E2 Car Park – Complete Milton Keynes MK9 3EP Guide
Prime MK9 3EP parking – pay & display, 24/7, steps to Xscape & campus.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display & Season Ticket Lot (Milton Keynes Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (charges Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; free Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (community feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
Up to 1 h: £1.20
1–2 h: £2.20
2–4 h: £4.00
Over 4 h (up to 24 h): £6.00
Season Tickets: Weekly £16, Monthly £55, Annual £600
Blue Badge Holders: Free (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app
Enforcement: Valid ticket or permit required during charge hours
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~100 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 bays adjacent to pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear lining |
| Lighting | LED columns across entire site |
| Security | CCTV at entry; periodic council patrols |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Smooth kerb ramps to all walkways
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by beside main pedestrian gate
Accessible Facilities: Level route to adjacent retail & leisure complexes
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None installed
Nearest Options:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point at Clare Court (2-min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost units on Silbury Boulevard (5-min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | 90 % | Commuters & campus staff |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 60 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Saturdays 10 AM–4 PM | 95 % | Retail & leisure visitors |
| Evenings after 6 PM | 30 % | Cinema & Xscape patrons |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 8 AM on weekdays for bays nearest Xscape entrance.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Xscape Leisure Complex | 2 min | Indoor snow, cinema, dining & shops |
| Milton Keynes Central Station | 7 min | Thameslink & West Coast services |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 8 min | Riverside walk & cycle network |
| Silbury Boulevard Shopping Arcade | 3 min | Cafés, banking & convenience stores |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Inside Xscape (2 min)
ATM: Barclays, Silbury Blvd (3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, Xscape foyer (2 min)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (on-site)
Nando’s (Xscape, 2 min)
Wagamama (Grand Union Centre, 4 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q Park MK Central MSCP | 6 min | £1.50/hr; £8/day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging & CCTV |
| Saxon Court Surface Lot | 4 min | Free 2 h; £1.20/hr | 24 h | First 2 h free |
| Campbell Park Car Park | 8 min | £1.00/hr; £6/day | 24 h | Near green spaces & canal access |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; penalty applies for no ticket/overstay
Overnight Parking: Allowed outside charge hours at owner’s risk
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting in October; temporary closures possible
📌 Expert Tips
Season Pass: Ideal for Xscape employees—saves on daily tariffs
App Top-Up: Extend via RingGo to avoid return visits to machine
Off-Peak Visits: Weekday afternoons after 2 PM see lowest occupancy
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Council evaluating installation of 6 × 7 kW EV chargers
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate system for seamless, ticketless parking
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