🚗 Henry Street Car Park – The Complete Lymm Village Parking Guide

Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Warrington Borough Council)
Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
Rating: N/A (council-run facility)

Pricing & Permits

Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
- Up to 30 min: £0.50
- Up to 1 h: £1.00
- Up to 2 h: £1.80
- Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.00
Payment Methods:
- Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
- RingGo app (zone code 95150)
Resident Permits: Zone LYM permit £70/year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £10 (valid any enforcement day)

Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	45 bays
Disabled Bays	3 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders)
Parent & Child Bays	2 extra-wide bays near the pedestrian exit
Surface	Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2022
Lighting	LED bollard lights (08:00–18:00 enforcement hours)
Drainage	Channel drains; cleared bi-annually
Security	CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols
Signage	Zone code & tariffs displayed at entrance

Accessibility & Adapted Facilities

Blue Badge Bays: Three bays nearest pay machine—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in adjacent to entrance for quick unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Henry Street pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to village centre and bus stops

EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options

On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW chargers in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
- Lymm Village Hall CP: 2×7 kW, 5 min walk
- Warrington West Station CP: 4×7 kW, 10 min drive

Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations

Period	Occupancy	User Profile
Weekdays 08:00–10:00	70 %	Commuters & shoppers
Weekdays 12:00–14:00	50 %	Lunch-time visitors
Weekdays 16:00–18:00	60 %	Return commuters
Saturdays 09:00–13:00	85 %	Weekend shoppers
Sundays & Bank Holidays	40 %	Leisure & canal walkers

Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—ideal for a stroll around Lymm Dam.

Walkability & Local Links

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Lymm Village Centre	2 min	Shops, cafés & public toilets
Lymm Dam & Nature Reserve	5 min	Scenic walks & wildlife spotting
Bus Stop (Routes 19, X19)	Adjacent	Links to Warrington & Altrincham
St Mary’s Church, Lymm	4 min	Historic architecture & gardens

Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials

Public Toilets: Village centre (2 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (Main Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Main Street, 3 min)

Food & Drink

The Goshawk (1 min): Pub dining & real ales
Lymm Tea Rooms (2 min): Pastries & afternoon tea
The Café at Dam (5 min): Riverside snacks & drinks

Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Advantage
Lymm Village Hall CP	5 min	Free after 18:00	Free evening & weekend parking
On-Street Pay & Display (Zone LYM)	Adjacent	£0.20/20 min; 2 h max	Short-stay flexibility via app
Warrington West Station CP	10 min dr	£0.50/hr; £3 day	EV charging & rail commuter access

Important Notices & Byelaws

Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; CCTV after hours
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)

Expert Tips

Village Events: Early arrival recommended for fairs and markets—bays fill by 09:00.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use marked bays for level access.
Evening Leisure: Park after 18:00 for free stay and enjoy lakeside sunset.
Weather Alert: Northern bays can pond—opt for southern bays near entrance.

Future Developments & Planning

2025 Q3: Install on-site EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade to cashless pay-station with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +20 bays on adjacent parish land (ref: WBC/PLN/2024/985)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026