Free all-day parking at Bletchley Village โ 100+ bays at X7M8+M7, MK3 5BX, steps from shops, bus stops & Bletchley Leisure Centre for stress-free visits.
๐ Type: Council-Operated Public Surface Car Park
๐ Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
๐ Rating: 4.3 / 5 (local Google average)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display)
Blue Badge Holders: Free in marked bays (badge displayed)
Overnight Parking: Tolerated but not officially permitted
Enforcement: Occasional council patrols; please park considerately
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Spaces | ~110 white-lined bays |
Disabled Bays | 6 marked Blue Badge spaces |
Surface | Level tarmac |
Lighting | Full perimeter LED lighting |
Security | CCTV monitoring & periodic patrols |
Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
โฟ Accessibility
Step-free, level access from bays to footpaths
Wide bays at disabled spaces with dropped kerbs
Nearest Adapted Parking: Bletchley Station Car Park (0.2 mi; additional Blue Badge bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Short single-yellow curb outside main entrance to leisure centre
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Bletchley Station Car Park: 4ร 7 kW chargers โ 4 min walk
Sainsburyโs MK2 (MK2 2HQ): 6ร rapid chargers โ 5 min drive
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
---|---|---|
Weekdays 07:00โ09:00 | 70 % | Leisure centre visitors |
Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time shoppers |
Weekdays 17:00โ19:00 | 80 % | Evening gym users & diners |
Saturdays 10:00โ14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
Sundays All Day | 50 % | Visiting park & cafรฉs |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 AM on Saturdays to grab the best bays.
๐ถ Walkability Score
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Bletchley Leisure Centre | On-site | Gym, pool & community events |
Bletchley High Street | 3 min | Shops, cafรฉs & essential services |
Bletchley Station | 5 min | Rail connections to London & beyond |
Queensway Park | 6 min | Green space & childrenโs play area |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Leisure Centre foyer
ATM: Post Office (High Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 4 min)
Food & Drink
Cafรฉ Express (Leisure Centre)
Costa Coffee (Station Road)
The Albert Arms Pub (High Street)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bletchley Station Car Park | 0.2 mi | ยฃ3.00/day | 24 h | EV charging & pay-and-display |
Sainsburyโs MK2 Car Park | 0.4 mi | Free (3 h) | 3 h | Free with shopping validation |
Queensway Surface Car Park | 0.3 mi | Free always | Unlimited | Quiet location near park entrance |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement Hours: Patrols vary; PCNs for obstructive or non-badge parking
Event Days: Bletchley Festival (June) fills bays by 10 AMโplan alternatives
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting & litter clearance (next: Sept 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Bay Choice: Park near the northern row for quickest exit onto Saxon Street
Stay Alert: Check leisure centre notices for closures during major events
Blue Badge Users: Use closest bays to entrance; badge must be clearly displayed
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Consultation to add 4 EV charging bays under Milton Keynes EV strategy
2026: Potential installation of real-time occupancy sensors for visitor updates