🚗 Midsummer Boulevard E3 Short-Stay Parking – Central Milton Keynes Guide
Convenient pay-by-phone parking on Midsummer Boulevard E3 – competitive RingGo rates, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Central Station, The Centre:MK & theatres in MK9.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Milton Keynes City Council Zone E3)
🕒 Enforcement:
Paid Hours: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm daily
Prohibited: 7:00 am – 9:30 am (clearway)
Free: 6:00 pm – midnight & all day Sunday
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.20 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 | |
| Up to 3 hours (max) | £4.00 | Day-pass max stay |
| Day-pass (7 am-6 pm) | £4.50 | Use RingGo day-pass |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free* | Register via RingGo & display badge |
*Blue Badge holders must register in-app to avoid charges.
Payment: RingGo app (zone MK9MIDE3) or pay machines.
No return within 1 hour of session end.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Approx. Bays | ~35 marked on-street spaces |
| Surface | Asphalt with bay markings |
| Lighting | Streetlamps along boulevard |
| Security | City-centre CCTV coverage |
| Bay Width | Standard on-street width |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Badge holders park free; no dedicated bays.
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-bys adjacent to pay machines near Station Square.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site: None
Nearest Chargers:
Central MSCP: 8×7 kW Pod Point bays (1 min walk)
The Quadrant (Saba): Rapid bays (5 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10 am–12 pm | 85 % | Shoppers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12 pm–2 pm | 90 % | Lunch-hour visitors |
| Weekdays 4 pm–6 pm | 70 % | Evening commuters |
| Saturdays 10 am–2 pm | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
Pro Tip: Activate your RingGo session at 9:30 am to secure the full day-pass at £4.50.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Station | 2 min | Direct rail & bus links |
| Centre:MK Shopping & Dining | 5 min | 200+ shops, cafés & public toilets |
| MK Theatre & Art Gallery | 7 min | Live performances & exhibitions |
| Xscape Entertainment Complex | 12 min | Cinema, indoor ski & eateries |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Car Park | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central MSCP (Milton Keynes CP) | 0.1 mi | From £10 / day | 24 hrs | Covered, lift access & CCTV |
| The Quadrant (Saba) | 0.3 mi | From £9 / day | 24 hrs | Pre-book, guaranteed bay |
| On-Street Purple Bays (Zone F) | Adjacent | £1 / hr then £0.50 | 10 hrs | Lower hourly tariff |
⚠️ Important Notices
Prohibited Hours: No parking allowed 7 am–9:30 am daily.
Return Restriction: Must wait 1 hour before re-parking.
Enforcement: Strictly monitored; PCNs for no valid session or overstay.
📌 Expert Tips
Remote Extension: Use RingGo to top up or purchase a day-pass without returning to your car.
Blue Badge Hack: Register your badge in-app for free parking—no ticket needed.
Evening Parking: Park after 6 pm and enjoy free evening town-centre access until midnight.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: MK Council trialling ANPR pay-by-plate to replace machines and speed up transactions.
2026: Proposed installation of 10 on-street EV charging bays in central zones.
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