Easy Old Town parking – RingGo convenience, short-stay and resident permits.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display & Permit Bays (Chiltern District Council, CPZ Zone OT)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (paid Mon–Sat 9 am–6 pm; free Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Pay & Display Tariff:
Up to 30 min: £0.80
Up to 1 h: £1.50
Up to 2 h: £2.80
Up to 4 h: £4.80
Max stay: 4 h
Resident Permits: Zone OT annual permit £150; visitor permits available in booklets or via RingGo
Blue Badge Holders: Park free in any marked bay (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: RingGo app (zone 9025), PayPoint, or street machines (card only)
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers Mon–Sat 9–18; penalty charge for non-compliance
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Bays | Approx. 20 on-street bays within Old Town core |
Surface | Asphalt with painted bay lines |
Lighting | Period streetlamps; well-lit after dusk |
Security | Regular patrols; occasional ANPR enforcement vans |
Bay Width | Standard 2.4 m; tight spaces for larger vehicles |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 2 shared bays near Church Street junction
Level Access: Kerb-ramps at every bay; gentle gradients to pavement
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay bay directly outside the Old Town Hall
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None in Zone OT
Nearest Public Chargers:
2×7 kW Pod Point at Tesco, Sycamore Road (6 min walk)
4×22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Whielden Street (8 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
---|---|---|
Mon–Fri 9–11 am | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
Mon–Fri 12–2 pm | 70 % | Lunchtime visitors |
Saturdays 10–4 pm | 95 % | Market shoppers & tourists |
Evenings after 6 pm | 50 % | Dining & evening events |
Pro Tip: For weekend markets, arrive before 9 am to secure bays close to artisan stalls.
🚶 Walkability Score
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Old Town High Street | 2 min | Boutiques, cafés & antiques |
Amersham Station (Chiltern) | 8 min | Fast trains to London Marylebone |
The Elgiva Theatre | 1 min | Local plays, cinema & live events |
St. Mary’s Churchyard | 3 min | Historic site & riverside walk |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Bucks Sports Trust Centre (4 min walk)
ATM: NatWest, Woodside Road (5 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots, High Street (2 min walk)
Food & Drink
The King’s Arms (2 min): Traditional pub & beer garden
The Old Boot Inn (3 min): Gastro-pub dining
Wellington Brasserie (1 min): Modern British cuisine
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chiltern Court MSCP | 5 min | £1.20/h; £8/day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV, EV chargers |
Tesco Surface Lot | 6 min | Free 2 h with purchase | 2 h | Grocery tie-in & 7 kW charging |
Sycamore Road On-Street | 4 min | £1.00/h; 4 h max | 4 h | Slightly lower hourly rate |
⚠️ Important Notices
Market Days (Sat): Road closures on Old Town High Street; bays limited—use alternative sites.
CPZ Limits: Strict 4 h maximum in Zone OT; overstay fines apply.
Maintenance: Road-lining scheduled October 2025; temporary suspension of bays.
📌 Expert Tips
Visitor Vouchers: Purchase in bulk to avoid app fees for short stays.
Evening Parking: Free after 18:00 on weekdays—ideal for theatre nights.
EV Hack: Charge at Tesco while shopping, then drive to Zone OT for free evening parking.
🔮 Future Developments
2026: Council reviewing installation of dual EV/disabled bays in Old Town zone.
2027: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate system to streamline enforcement and remove need for tickets.