Market Square Car Park Parking, Stony Stratford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Market Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 43 of ~50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Market Square Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 38 of ~50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- MK11 1BE
- Capacity
- ~50 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Market Square Car Park
Market Square Car Park is a surface car park in Stony Stratford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. It provides roughly 50 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 50 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Market Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 42 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Stony Stratford
There are 4 car parks across Stony Stratford, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Horn Lane Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Market Square Car Park have?
Market Square Car Park in Stony Stratford has approximately 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Market Square Car Park?
Parking at Market Square Car Park is free of charge.
When is Market Square Car Park busiest?
Market Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 43 of ~50 spaces in use.
When is Market Square Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Market Square Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 38 of ~50 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Market Square Car Park?
Market Square Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.