🚗 Allport Lane Car Park – The Complete Bromborough Parking Guide
Central Allport Lane parking – pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Bromborough Village & ferry.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Wirral Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sundays & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: No aggregated public review score available
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 1 h: £0.80
Up to 2 h: £1.50
Up to 4 h (max stay): £2.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 47890)
Resident Permits: Bromborough permit available via Wirral Council (annual fee £50; unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £12 (valid any enforcement day)
Tariff History: Last updated April 2024 (+10 p across bands); next review Q2 2025
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 55 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 3 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with high-visibility bay lining (repainted 2023) |
| Lighting | 6 LED floodlights (10 lux average) |
| Drainage | Central channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage (4 cameras, 24/7 recording) |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Three bays closest to entrance—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in adjacent to ticket machine
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to pavement on Allport Lane
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth footpaths leading to village center and ferry terminal
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW chargers in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Queensway Ferry Car Park – 4×7 kW, 5 min walk
Bebington Station Car Park – 2×22 kW rapid, 10 min drive
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–18:00 | 70 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
| Summer Season (Jun–Aug) | 80 % | Ferry & riverside walkers |
Pro Tip: Park after 18:00 for a free evening stay—ideal for waterfront dining or village pubs.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bromborough Village High St | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Mersey Ferry Terminal | 5 min | Regular ferry to Liverpool |
| Bebington Station | 10 min | Merseyrail service to Liverpool |
| Bus Stop (Routes 437, 437N) | Adjacent | Frequent links across Wirral |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Village car park (3 min walk)
ATM: Barclays (High St, 2 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High St, 2 min)
Food & Drink
The Bromborough Arms (1 min): Pub dining & beers
Café Waterfront (3 min): Coffee & light bites
Riverside Fish Bar (5 min): Take-away classics
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Ferry CP | 5 min | Free (2 h max) | 2 h | EV charging & ferry proximity |
| Bebington Station Car Park | 10 min | £0.50/hr; £4/day | 24 h | Rapid EV charging & rail access |
| On-Street Zone B (Allport Ln) | Adjacent | £0.15/15 min | 1 h max | Short-stay & app-only payment |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by Wirral Council officers
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Ferry Goers: Arrive before 16:00 to secure a bay for evening cruise—exit free after 18:00.
Blue Badge Holders: Park free in any marked bay—no need to hunt for spaces.
Weekend Leisure: Enjoy free weekend parking—perfect for riverside walks and village markets.
Weather Alert: Western bays pond after heavy rain—opt for bays near eastern lighting columns.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of 2×7 kW EV charging bays pending grant approval
2025 Q4: Digital pay-station pilot with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for expansion of 20 bays on adjacent land (planning ref: WBC/PLN/2024/745)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026
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