🚗 High Street Car Park – The Complete Slough Town Centre Parking Guide
High Street Car Park Slough – central pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Queensmere & railway station.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Slough Borough Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: No aggregated public review score available
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £0.80
Up to 1 h: £1.50
Up to 2 h: £2.80
Up to 4 h (max stay): £4.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 50510)
Resident Permits: Zone SL1 permit £100 / year (unlimited stays Mon–Sat enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £18 (valid any enforcement day)
Tariff History: Last reviewed April 2024 (+10 p per band); next review Q2 2026
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 bays |
| Standard Bays | 112 unmarked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 5 marked bays (free with Blue Badge displayed) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 3 extra-wide bays near main pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac; bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | 10 LED floodlights (12 lux average) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage (6 cameras, 24/7) |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Five bays adjacent to pay machines—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in outside entrance for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to High Street pavement
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth footpaths to station and shopping precinct
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 4×7 kW chargers in west corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Slough Station Car Park: 4×22 kW units, 4 min walk
Queensmere MSCP: 6×7 kW units, 3 min walk
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–18:00 | 75 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 17:30 for a free evening stay—ideal for theatre or dining at Queensmere.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Slough Railway Station | 4 min | Crossrail & mainline services |
| Queensmere Shopping Centre | 2 min | Retail, dining & leisure |
| Theatre by the Lake (High St) | 1 min | Local performances & events |
| Bus Interchange (Thames St) | Adjacent | Frequent routes across Berkshire |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Queensmere (2 min)
ATM: Barclays (High Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Queensmere, 3 min)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (in precinct): Hot drinks & snacks
The Sir John Betjeman (4 min): Pub dining & bar
Pho Slough (3 min): Vietnamese street food
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Station Covered CP | 4 min | £1.20/hr; £8 day | 24 h | Crossrail access & EV charging |
| High Street On-Street (Zone SL1) | Adjacent | £0.30/20 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay & app-only |
| Stirling Road MSCP | 6 min | £1.00/hr; £5 day | 24 h | Covered, Park Mark® certified |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; evenings via CCTV
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Aug 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Commuter Saver: Weekly permit (£18) pays for itself in 5 days of parking.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use any free bay—no need to hunt.
Evening Out: Park after 18:00 for free stay; enjoy local restaurants.
Weather Alert: Northern bays pool in heavy rain—choose southern bays near entrance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install on-site EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Pilot digital pay-station with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for 30 additional bays on adjacent land (ref: SBC/PLN/2024/824)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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