Central Milton Keynes on-street Pay & Display – flexible hourly bays, Blue-Badge exemptions & free evenings, Sundays & bank holidays.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Purple Zone)
🕒 Open: 07:00–18:00 Mon–Sat (charges apply); free after 18:00, Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council-managed street bays; prized for proximity to retail arcades and Station)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.00 per hour for first 2 hours, then £0.50 per hour thereafter (minimum 2 hours)
Max Stay: 4 hours during charge hours; no return within 1 hour
Payment: Pay & Display machines (card/contactless) or PayByPhone app (location code on signage)
Blue-Badge Holders: Free in any marked bay (display badge & register with council)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Bays | ~14 marked bays |
Surface | Asphalt with purple bay markings |
Lighting | LED street lamps at regular intervals |
Security | CCTV on nearby streets |
Height Limit | None (standard vehicles only) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Two marked bays close to dropped kerbs at crossings
Drop-Off Zone: Informal short-stay stops permitted outside bay lines
Pedestrian Routes: Wide pavements link to Station, Midsummer Place, Grand Arcade
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None on S Sixth St
Nearest Chargers:
Station Square MSCP (0.1 mi; 2×22 kW) – 4 min walk
Grafton Gate Car Park D (0.2 mi; 4×7 kW) – 5 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
---|---|---|
Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~90% | Commuters & shoppers |
Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~75% | Lunch-hour visitors |
Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~85% | Evening retail traffic |
Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | ~95% | Weekend retail & leisure |
Pro Tip: For best availability, arrive just after 10 AM on Saturdays or after 6 PM any weekday.
🚶 Walkability Score
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Milton Keynes Central Station | 2 min | Rail & bus interchange |
Midsummer Place | 4 min | Covered shopping & amenities |
Grand Arcade | 5 min | Retail arcades & dining |
Central Milton Keynes Bus Hub | 3 min | Local & regional bus services |
Campbell Park North | 8 min | Green space & canal-side walks |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Station Square MSCP | 0.1 mi | £10/day | 24 h | Covered, rapid EV charging |
Grafton Gate Car Park D | 0.2 mi | £1.00/hr | 16 h | EV charging & larger capacity |
Campbell Park North laybys | 0.4 mi | Free | All day | Park & ride bus to Station |
Sainsbury’s CMK (Bass House) | 0.3 mi | Free (3 h) | 3 h | Supermarket & EV bays |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil officers patrol daily; PCN for non-payment or overstay
Time Limits: Strict 4 h during paid hours; no return within 1 h
Payment App: Use PayByPhone if machine out of service
📌 Expert Tips
App Convenience: Pre-register PayByPhone to top up remotely
Blue-Badge Hack: Display badge and park free—no time limits
Evening Visits: Free after 18:00—ideal for theatre or dining
Market Days: On Wednesdays/Saturdays, consider Station Square MSCP for guaranteed bays
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q4: Real-time bay occupancy signage trial on Sixth Street
2026: Proposal to install two rapid EV chargers near Station entrance