🚗 Woburn Public Car Park – The Complete Woburn Village Parking Guide
Woburn Car Park – central pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, minutes from village shops & Woburn Abbey.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Milton Keynes Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: No aggregated public review score available
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £2.00
Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.50
Payment Methods:
Pay-and-display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 64080)
Resident Permits: Not applicable (village car park)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £15 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~70 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free with Blue Badge displayed) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2022 |
| Lighting | LED bollard lights around perimeter (8 lux average) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays immediately by entrance—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in adjacent to machine for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to pavement and footpaths
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth routes to high street and village green
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW chargers in southwest corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Woburn Sands Station Car Park: 2×7 kW units, 5 min drive
Station Road, Woburn Sands: 4×22 kW rapid, 7 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 70 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 60 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers & tourists |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 35 % | Leisure visitors & walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for a free evening stay—ideal for dinner at local pubs.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Woburn Village High St | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Woburn Abbey & Gardens | 5 min | Historic estate & visitor facilities |
| Woburn Sands Station | 10 min drive | Rail link to Milton Keynes |
| Bus Stop (Route 41) | Adjacent | Hourly service to MK and Bedford |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Village Hall (2 min walk)
ATM: Lloyds (High St, 2 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High St, 3 min)
Food & Drink
The Crown Inn (1 min): Pub fare & real ales
Woburn Bakehouse (2 min): Artisan breads & coffee
The Deli at The Square (3 min): Sandwiches & local produce
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn Sands Station CP | 5 min dr | £0.80/hr; £4/day | 24 h | EV charging & rail access |
| Village Hall Car Park (Residential) | 2 min | Free after 18:00 | 24 h | Free evening & weekend parking |
| On-Street Pay & Display (High St) | Adjacent | £0.40/30 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay flexibility via app |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by Milton Keynes Council officers
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Tourist Tip: For Woburn Abbey visits, park here and enjoy the 5 min walk—avoid charges near visitor entrance.
Evening Out: Park after 18:00 for free stays and sample local gastro-pubs.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of the four marked bays.
Weather Alert: Western bays can pond in heavy rain—opt for bays near the entrance gate.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of on-site EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Digital pay-station pilot with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +20 bays on adjacent land (planning ref: MKC/PLN/2024/830)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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