🚗 Milton Keynes N Row Car Park (152 N Row) – Complete MK9 3PL Guide
Secure 24/7 parking at N Row – close to shops, station & campus.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display & Season Ticket Lot (Operated by Milton Keynes Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (charges Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; free Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (local user 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 parking (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code on machines)
Enforcement: Display valid ticket or permit at all times during charging hours
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~120 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 bays adjacent to pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear lining |
| Lighting | LED columns throughout |
| Security | CCTV at entrance; periodic council patrols |
| Height Restriction | None (suitable for vans and minibuses) |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Smooth kerb ramps leading to all pathways
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by beside main pedestrian gate
Accessible Facilities: Lift access into adjacent shopping arcade
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None installed
Nearest Options:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point at Clare Court (3 min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost units on Silbury Boulevard (6 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | 90 % | Commuters & campus staff |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 65 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Saturdays 10 AM–4 PM | 95 % | Retail visitors |
| Evenings after 6 PM | 30 % | Leisure & cinema goers |
Pro Tip: Arrive by 8 AM on weekdays for the easiest bays closest to N Row entrance.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Station | 5 min | Thameslink & West Coast services |
| Xscape Leisure Complex | 4 min | Indoor snow, cinema, dining & shops |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 7 min | Riverside walk & cycling routes |
| Silbury Boulevard Shopping Mall | 2 min | Cafés, banks & convenience stores |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Inside Xscape (4 min)
ATM: Barclays, N Row entrance (1 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, N Row arcade (2 min)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (on-site)
Wagamama (Xscape, 4 min)
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Grand Union Centre, 3 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q Park MK Central MSCP | 6 min | £1.50/h; £8/day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging & CCTV |
| Saxon Court Surface Lot | 4 min | Free 2 h; £1.20/h | 24 h | First two hours free of charge |
| Campbell Park Car Park | 8 min | £1.00/h; £6/day | 24 h | Near green spaces & canal access |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol Mon–Sat 08–18 h; fines apply for non-display or overstays.
Overnight Parking: Allowed outside charge hours but at owner’s risk.
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting scheduled October 2025; temporary lane closures possible.
📌 Expert Tips
Season Pass: Ideal for daily campus commuters—no need for repeated pay & display.
App Top-Up: Use RingGo to extend your stay remotely rather than returning early.
Off-Peak Visits: Weekday afternoons after 2 PM see the lowest occupancy periods.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Council reviewing potential installation of 6 × 7 kW EV chargers.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate system for seamless, ticketless parking.
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