MoneySaving parking at Milton Keynes Bowl

MrOrchard

We're off to the MK Bowl to see Foo Fighters this weekend and the official parking seems both expensive and a bit of a bun fight on the way out (we have friends who were stuck in the car park for almost 5 hours after a recent gig there!).

Can the collective power of the forums recommend any slightly sneaky up to date parking options (not to far from the venue as my wife is beginning to 'slow down' as she approaches halfway through her pregnancy!)?

There are plenty of 5 year old posts to be found on the internet about somewhere called Shenley Lodge, but it seems to be coned off during events these days, can't seem to see anything up to date.

Thanks!

Keith

Last time we went we parked in the housing estate nearby, a look at Google Maps should help, looks from a quick scan like The Oval.

MrOrchard

Thanks, the estates Like Shenley are a good bet, but seem to be coned off for big events at the moment.

computersaysnoagain

Which day are you going?

dazza.mk

Note they've just introduced a temporary CPZ in the surrounding estates so you will need a permit to park - all householders have been issued with 4 permits (although from memory last time I think people were selling there unwanted ones)

MrOrchard

We're going on the Sunday.

emerton2000

We are also going on the Sunday and I am in the same predicament, have no idea where to park and dont want to get stuck for 5 hours in the car park as have to get back to Essex for work! Arghh!!
Any suggestions would be great!

sellingmysoul666

just got back from seeing the foo fighters.
we are staying at the travelodge j10 of m40
took the a421 to mk directed to go left at a roundabout on to watling street
the first car park (on right hand side ) was a vip one £30 i think
the next one on same side a few 100 yrs down the road was £7 - east car park
5 min max from the bowl used entrance 6 to go in
started leaving when evermore came on ran to the car and didnt get stuck in any traffic :j
the gig was fab foo fighters went on at 8.15
2 special guests roger taylor from queen on drums
alice cooper in the encore schools out and 18

dave said there were 70 thousand people and it was packed

smuggled some food in okay but bought cheese and chips for £4 from stall near entrance 1 and 2 ice creams

beer was £4

have a great time if you go sunday