🚗 Goose Green Car Park – 5 Denmark St, Altrincham Parking Guide
Affordable short-stay parking at Goose Green, Altrincham – low hourly rates, blue-badge bays & steps from shops, tram and train links.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park
🕒 Open:
Mon–Thu: 06:00–22:30
Fri: 06:00–23:30
Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays: 08:00–23:30
(Charges apply during these hours)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.80 |
| Up to 3 hours | £1.80 |
| Up to 4 hours | £2.80 |
| Up to 6 hours | £4.80 |
| Up to 7 hours | £5.80 |
| Over 7 hours | £7.50 |
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (coins or card) or mobile app
Blue-Badge Holders: Free in designated bays (display badge)
Contract Parking: from £25 + VAT/week (Mon–Fri) or £38 + VAT/week (all days)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | Approximately 60 marked bays |
| Surface | Paved asphalt with painted lines |
| Lighting | Evenly spaced street lamps |
| Security | CCTV coverage; occasional patrols |
| Height Restriction | 2.10 m (barrier entry) |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays adjacent to entrance |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level kerb cuts; marked blue-badge bays near machine
Drop-Off: Short stays tolerated at entrance (no formal zone)
Pedestrian Routes: Wide footpaths link directly to Goose Green square
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Allhallows Multi-Storey (0.2 mi; 4×7 kW) – 5 min walk
Lurke Street Multi-Storey (0.3 mi; 2×22 kW) – 6 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~90% | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~75% | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~85% | After-work shoppers |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | ~95% | Market & retail crowd |
| Evenings after 18:00 | ~30% | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Aim for arrivals before 09:00 on Saturdays to avoid the market peak.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Green Shops & Bars | Immediate | On your doorstep |
| Altrincham Metrolink Station | 3 min | Direct to Manchester city centre |
| Stamford Quarter Car Park | 4 min | Covered parking & toilets |
| Altrincham Market | 5 min | Indoor stalls & food hall |
| Altrincham Garrick Theatre | 8 min | Evening entertainment |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
ATM: HSBC (Goose Green, 1 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High St, 4 min)
Public Toilets: Stamford Quarter (4 min)
Food & Drink
The Alpine Taproom (Goose Green, 1 min)
Gee’s Restaurant (Café Court, 3 min)
Café Nero (Wellington Rd, 2 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Quarter MSCP | 0.1 mi | £1.20/hr | 4 h/£6 | Covered, toilets, EV charging |
| Regent Road Surface Car Park | 0.1 mi | £1.00/hr | 4 h | Larger capacity |
| Altrincham Town Hall (on-street) | 0.05 mi | £0.60/30 min | 4 h | Cheapest short-stay option |
| Navigation Road Station Car Park | 0.4 mi | £3/day | 24 h | Park & ride to Manchester Airport |
| Lurke Street MSCP | 0.3 mi | £1.10/hr | 24 h | EV charging available |
⚠️ Important Notices
Overstay Fines: Penalty Charge Notice £70
Operating Hours: Gates lock after 23:30 (return before close)
Weekend Events: Market days (Wed & Sat) see street closures midday
Maintenance: Surface inspections bi-annually (next: Sep 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Sunday Free: Charges do not apply on Sundays & Bank Holidays
Blue-Badge Hack: Register badge on machine to park free up to 4 hours
Market Day Strategy: Use Regent Road car park for guaranteed space
Mobile Payment: Top up via app to avoid returning for more time
Early Bird: Weekday arrivals before 08:00 secure best spots
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q3: Consultation on installing two on-street fast EV chargers
2026: Proposal for multi-storey car park expansion at Oakfield Road
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