🚗 Telegraph Walk Short-Stay Parking – Stony Stratford Town Centre Guide
Convenient on-street short-stay parking at Telegraph Walk, Stony Stratford – easy PayByPhone payments, free evenings & Sundays, just steps from boutiques, cafés & bus links in MK11.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Milton Keynes City Council Zone S2)
🕒 Enforcement: Daily 9:00 am–6:00 pm; free outside these hours and all day Sunday
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Stay Duration | Tariff | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £0.80 | Minimum session |
| Up to 1 hour | £1.20 | |
| Up to 2 hours (max) | £2.40 | No return within 1 hour |
| Evenings (6 pm–9 am) | Free | |
| Sundays | Free | |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 2 hrs | Display badge; register via app |
Payment: Coins, card at machines or PayByPhone app (zone ID on signage).
Return Restriction: No return within 1 hour after session ends.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~25 marked on-street spaces |
| Surface | Asphalt with bay lining |
| Lighting | Streetlamps overhead |
| Security | Covered by town-centre CCTV network |
| Bay Width | Standard on-street width |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Badge holders may use any bay and park free; no dedicated bays.
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay loading bays at Telegraph Walk entrance.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Chargers:
Golden Cross Quarter Car Park: 2×7 kW Pod Point bays – 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Station Road Multi-Storey: 4×22 kW rapid bays – 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9–11 am | 90 % | Commuters & morning shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 75 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10 am–2 pm | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
Pro Tip: Start your session as close to 9 am as possible to maximize your full 2-hour allowance without queuing.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Stratford High Street | 1 min | Independent shops & cafés |
| Stony Stratford Station | 7 min | Chiltern Rail & bus connections |
| Cross Keys Park | 5 min | Riverside green space & playground |
| The Exchange Shopping Arcade | 2 min | ATM, newsagent & convenience stores |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Car Park | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cross Quarter Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.50/hr | 4 hrs | Covered bays & CCTV |
| Station Road Multi-Storey | 0.3 mi | From £4/day | 24 hrs | EV rapid charging & lifts |
| On-Street Vicarage Road Bays | Adjacent | £1.20/hr (2 hr max) | 2 hrs | PayByPhone short-stay convenience |
⚠️ Important Notices
Maximum Stay: 2 hours strictly enforced; PCNs issued for overstay or no valid session.
Enforcement Hours: Strictly 9 am–6 pm; free outside these times.
Signage: Follow on-street signs for exact bay boundaries and zone details.
📌 Expert Tips
Remote Top-Up: Use PayByPhone to extend your session remotely up to the maximum stay.
Blue Badge Hack: Register your badge in-app to park anywhere free for up to 2 hours.
Early Bird: On Saturday mornings, arrive by 9 am to secure one of the limited bays for market day.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Milton Keynes Council piloting ANPR pay-by-plate on-street in Stony Stratford to streamline payments.
2026: Proposed installation of 5 on-street EV charging bays in town-centre zones.
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