bobd_uk Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hi, I know there is a map of car parks in the FAQ, but can someone please confirm which car parks will be open from 7.30am onwards on Sunday? I've never driven to CM before but friends have told me that they had to queue till 9am for some of the car parks when they have. Thanks, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksparrowsmistress Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hi, I know there is a map of car parks in the FAQ, but can someone please confirm which car parks will be open from 7.30am onwards on Sunday? I've never driven to CM before but friends have told me that they had to queue till 9am for some of the car parks when they have. Thanks, Bob. the free car park next to John Lewis doesnt open till 9.30am. The pay and display areas I think start charging from 7am if my memory serves me correctly, something like that. just noticed this on the website: all pay & display bays are free on Bank Holidays - good news for those going on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobd_uk Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubarker Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 There are various areas at MK which are priced differently, including some which is free (I think the free areas are green but don't hold me to that.) Also if you're intending to travel to CM on Monday, there's no parking charges at all because it's a bank holiday, so if you get there early enough you can park right outside . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigon Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 We park on the other side of the road near The Entertainer and we arrive at 6-6.30am on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobd_uk Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Cool. I think my mates must have been queuing for the free place then! Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutter Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Here is the link to the parking map. http://www.mkweb.co.uk/parkingmap/home.asp Have a look I'm sure it will have opening times somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted May 1, 2007 Showmasters Admin Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) The only places that have "opening times" are the multi-storey cars parks (Shown on the map with a big P with a hat on), and the free area to the right of John Lewis. All the other car parking is open air and never closes. Edited May 1, 2007 by Too Tall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauron Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I park where all the banks are, either free in green spaces, 25p in purple or £1 an hour in red bays (obviously there are more red spaces than green or purple spaces) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobd_uk Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'll arrive early and aim for purple then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgytrotter Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Usually, there is plenty of free parking (sometimes you have to walk tho!). It usually gets busy around lunch time, but anytime up to about 11am and I think there will be plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattman81 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'd recommend the purple parking areas too, as that's what I've always gone for. For a couple of quid you get to park there all day which is great, and they aren't too far from the centre either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem-sanders Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) Well depending on what time your gonna get there Green is free, Purple is standard and Red is the most exspensive. When I go on the Saturday's to CM I aim to get there for 5:30am to 6am ou have the pick of the parking. I goto M.Keynes most weekends cos I only live Ten minutes away the side where I park is on the side where Next is. Over the road in the Green free Parking it's like a Square the parking area opposite the flats. I would go for Green Parking if i was you if you're planning to stay all day but it depends what time you get there. Some of the workers have to be at work for 8am to sort stuff out in the shops before it open's at 9am. Hope this helps Edited May 2, 2007 by gem-sanders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem-sanders Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'll arrive early and aim for purple then!!! If you want free parking the Side where NEXT the shop is over the road there opposite to the flats I think the outter square is Purple but the inner square is Green so it's free that' where i now go for. I used to park in the free bit behind the Library and Bank but that Square is even closer. Hope this is clear enough. Enjoy Cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie22 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 i got there between 10 and 11 one time and it was a nightmare getting a space. coupled with Mk being a complete maze, finding the free spaces (or even a pay space thats available) can sometimes be hard. it's one of my main concerns. I'd buy a GPS system if i lived in MK i'd be totally lost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steevofromglasgow Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hi Can't wait to get there tomorrow, sounds like today and yesterday went well. We are arriving from London, but don't know Milton Keynes at all well. I've got numerous maps including the car parking map. We hope to get there for about 9am. Can anyone who attended today or yesterday advise how difficult it was getting parked. I don't mind paying premium prices so I've checked out the car parking map. How busy were the car parks this morning? Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steevofromglasgow Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hi Can't wait to get there tomorrow, sounds like today and yesterday went well. We are arriving from London, but don't know Milton Keynes at all well. I've got numerous maps including the car parking map. We hope to get there for about 9am. Can anyone who attended today or yesterday advise how difficult it was getting parked. I don't mind paying premium prices so I've checked out the car parking map. How busy were the car parks this morning? Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURGAN Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 BE WARNED the parking wardens here in milton keynes are highly efficiant , one of my mates got a parking ticket yesterday and he was only 2 minutes over his time. spend that extra £2 for more time or get a ticket for £28 (£14 if you pay within 7 days) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Fox Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) I thought parking was fine, if you got there early enough. Cost me like a quid for four hours. We got lost trying to find my car again though as Milton keynes all looks the same. Edited May 6, 2007 by Gray Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-jackal Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I thought parking was fine, if you got there early enough. Cost me like a quid for four hours. We got lost trying to find my car again though as Milton keynes all looks the same. We got there at 08:30 and were 3rd in the queue for the free car park. Hillarious to watch everyone zoom in as if thier life depends on it when they open the barrier up :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksparrowsmistress Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 This is for next time since all parking is free tomorrow, but if you park near the Jurys Inn and Ramada hotels, parking is free all day on Saturdays and Sundays. I parked there as I was staying at the Ramada (which I can heartily recommend by the way) and left the car there all weekend and just walked up to the centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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