๐ East Berkshire College Hawtrey Road Car Park โ The Complete Windsor Student & Visitor Parking Guide
Secure permit parking at East Berks College โ affordable student permits and visitor rates behind the campus; minutes from Windsor town centre & riverfront.
๐ Type: Pay-and-Display Surface Car Park (Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead)
๐ Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
๐ Accreditation: Regularly patrolled until 21:30 by RBWM enforcement
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
| Duration | MonโSat 09:00โ00:00 | Sun & Bank Holidays | MonโSat 00:00โ09:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | ยฃ1.30 | ยฃ4.00 | Free |
| 2 hours | ยฃ1.80 | ยฃ4.00 | Free |
| 3 hours | ยฃ2.50 | ยฃ4.00 | Free |
| 4 hours | ยฃ4.00 | ยฃ4.00 | Free |
| All day (max stay) | ยฃ8.00 | ยฃ4.00 | Free |
| Evening (19:00โ00:00) | ยฃ2.00 | โ | Free |
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Student Permits: Annual (ยฃ120) or termly (ยฃ45) permits available via Student Servicesโpermit must be displayed on dashboard (does not guarantee a bay).
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Visitor Validation: ยฃ1โยฃ3 rates with college validationโask reception for discount code.
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Blue Badge Holders: Free in any bay upon display of valid badge (no time limit).
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Payment: Coins, contactless at pay machines, RingGo app (Location ID: 37552).
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 112 marked bays |
| Accessible Bays | 2 designated Blue Badge bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter columns (duskโdawn) |
| Security | CCTV at entrance; regular patrols until 21:30 |
| Drop-Off Zone | Lay-by on Hawtrey Road adjacent to entrance |
โฟ Accessibility
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Level Access: Flat route to college reception and Walk & Ride shuttle stops
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Adapted Facilities: Pay machines at wheelchair height; wide bays for accessible vehicles
๐ EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Chargers:
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Windsor Dials Car Park: 0.5 mi (10 min walk), two 7 kW AC chargers
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King Edward Court Multi-Storey: 0.6 mi (12 min walk), rapid 50 kW DC bays
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๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| MonโFri 08:00โ09:30 | ~95 % | Student arrivals & staff |
| MonโFri 12:00โ14:00 | ~70 % | Midday breaks & visitors |
| MonโFri 17:00โ19:00 | ~80 % | Evening classes & catch-up |
| Weekends All Day | ~40 % | Weekend courses & community use |
Pro Tip: Permit holders should arrive by 08:00 to secure a bay; visitors benefit from the ยฃ2 evening rate after 19:00.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| East Berks College Reception | < 1 min | Immediate access for students & visitors |
| Windsor Dials & Thames Path | 6 min | Riverside strolls & cycleway |
| Windsor Town Centre (High Street) | 8 min | Shops, cafรฉs, public toilets |
| Windsor & Eton Central Station | 10 min | Rail link to London & Reading |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Windsor Guildhall (9 min walk)
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ATM: Lloyds (High Street, 8 min walk)
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Pharmacy: Boots (Eton Street, 8 min walk)
Food & Drink
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College Cafรฉ: Hot meals & snacks โ on-site
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The Boatmanโs Rest: Pub fare by the river โ 6 min walk
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Costa Coffee (Peascod Street): Specialty coffee & pastries โ 8 min walk
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Dials Car Park | 0.5 mi | ยฃ1.00/hr (max ยฃ6) | 6 h | Free weekends & evenings, EV bays |
| King Edward Court MSCP | 0.6 mi | ยฃ2.20/day | 24 h | Covered, rapid charging, season tickets |
| River Street Pay-and-Display | 0.7 mi | ยฃ2.20/hr | 4 h | Central town location |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
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Permit Doesnโt Guarantee Space: Alternative parking may be needed if lot is fullโplan to arrive early.
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Enforcement: Penalty Charge Notices (ยฃ70) for non-payment or overstays; appeals strictly limited.
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Validation Codes: Visitor discount codes expire dailyโcollect from reception before parking.
๐ Expert Tips
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Mixed-Mode Commute: Park here and catch the Walk & Ride shuttle to Windsor & Eton Central to avoid town-centre traffic.
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Evening Classes: Use the ยฃ2 evening tariff (19:00โ00:00) to park for late study sessions.
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Blue Badge Advantage: Register online for the councilโs exemption and use any bay free of charge.
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Market Days: On Saturdays, the lot fills by 09:00; Cheshire Street Car Park (0.4 mi) offers free overflow.
๐ฎ Future Developments
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2025: RBWM to trial ANPR-based permit recognition for seamless entry/exit.
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2026: Pending grant funding, installation of four 7 kW EV chargers within the college car park.
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