🚗 Westcroft Retail Park Car Park – Complete Milton Keynes Shopping Guide
Free 3-hour parking at Westcroft Retail Park – shop, dine & catch a movie hassle-free. On-site EV charging for added convenience.
🚗 Type: Free Private Retail Park Car Park (3 h max)
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Retail Park Management (privately managed)
🕒 Open: 06:00 – 22:00 daily (barrier-free; gates closed overnight)
🌟 Rating: 4.5/5 (local shopper reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for first 3 hours; £5 flat penalty for overstays
Enforcement: ANPR enforces 3 h limit; automatic penalty for overstays
Permits: None required
Future Changes: Management reviewing extended free-parking promotions in 2025
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~600 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 20 marked Blue Badge bays near each store entrance |
| Parent & Child | 15 marked extra-wide bays |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | LED floodlights throughout |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV & regular security patrols |
♿ Accessibility
Accessible Bays: 20 Blue Badge bays adjacent to each main entrance
Accessible Routes: Drop-kerb crossings & level pathways to all stores
Drop-Off Zone: Layby outside the main Tesco entrance for quick unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: 8×7 kW Pod Point units (free while shopping)
Nearest Rapid Chargers:
Asda Coffee Shop Car Park: 4×50 kW CCS/CHAdeMO (2 min drive)
Morrisons MK4: 2×22 kW GeniePoint (3 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08–10) | ~50 % | Grocery shoppers & café visitors |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~45 % | Retail & gym visitors |
| Weekday Evenings (17–19) | ~35 % | Cinema & restaurant guests |
| Saturdays (10–14) | ~85 % | Weekend shoppers & families |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on Saturdays to secure a free 3 h bay before the crowds.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | On-site | Groceries, café & free EV charging |
| Cineworld Cinema & Xscape Leisure | 5 min | Latest films, bowling & restaurants |
| Boots & Wilko | 2 min | Pharmacy, home goods & essentials |
| Fitness First Gym | 3 min | 24/7 fitness facilities |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: ANPR issues overstay penalties automatically; check your entry time.
Overnight Parking: Not permitted; vehicles left after 22:00 may be clamped.
Surface Warning: After heavy rain, puddles can form near eastern bays—drive with care.
📌 Expert Tips
Shop-and-Charge Hack: Use Tesco EV bays while shopping for up to 3 h of free charging.
Lunch-Time Strategy: Dine at on-site eateries and use the full 3 h free parking.
Blue Badge Ease: No separate permit needed—display badge clearly to avoid penalties.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Retail Park piloting app-based real-time bay availability displays.
2026+: Feasibility study for rooftop solar canopy powering additional EV chargers.
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