🚗 Kingsmead Square Car Park – The Complete Northwich Parking Guide
Convenient Kingsmead Square parking (CW9 8UW) – pay-and-display, card & app payments, 24/7 access, steps from Northwich town centre attractions. Your stress-free parking solution
🚗 Type: Private Pay & Display Car Park
🕒 Open: 24/7 (unbarriered)
🌟 Rating: No public online reviews available
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: From £0.90/hour; typical daily maximum ~£4.30
Payment: Cash, card at machine; also Pay-by-App (RingGo, PayByPhone)
Permits: None
Future Changes: None published
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~100 (unmarked bays – estimate) |
| Surface | Tarmac; generally level |
| Lighting | Flood-lit throughout |
| Security | CCTV monitored by Euro Parking Services |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level surface; no marked blue-badge bays
Nearest Adapted Parking: Memorial Court Car Park (CW9 5YP) – 5-min walk, 12 bays
Drop-Off Zone: On-street drop-off immediately at entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Cheshire West & Chester CC EV Hub (Barons Quay) – 4×7 kW, 8-min walk
BP Pulse (Northwich Station) – 4×50 kW, 12-min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10 AM | 85% | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 65% | Shoppers |
| Saturdays 10 AM–4 PM | 95% | Market visitors |
| Evenings after 6 PM | 40% | Pub-goers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9 AM for best chance of a space on busy weekdays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Northwich Memorial Court | 3 min | Council offices & public toilets |
| Northwich Station | 8 min | Direct trains to Manchester/Liverpool |
| Barons Quay Shopping | 5 min | Riverside retail & dining |
| Anderton Boat Lift | 20 min | Iconic industrial heritage site |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Memorial Court (3 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Barons Quay, 5 min)
Food & Drink
The Kingfisher Pub (1 min): Free validated parking for diners
Café Metro (2 min): All-day breakfast & coffee
Barons Quay Food Hall (5 min): Variety of cuisines
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Court (CW9 5YP) | 5 min | £1.30/day | 24 h | Designated disabled bays |
| Barons Quay (CW9 5DJ) | 5 min | Free (2 h) | 2 h | EV charging on site |
| Sainsbury’s Northwich (CW9 5RB) | 6 min | Free (3 h) | 3 h | Supermarket validation |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Regular patrols by Euro Parking Services
Overstay Penalty: PCN £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Events: Market days (Wednesday & Saturday) reach full occupancy by 10 AM
📌 Expert Tips
Market Day Hack: Park by 8 AM or use Memorial Court if full.
Pub-Goer Tip: Validate at The Kingfisher for 2 h free when dining.
Commuter Alert: Avoid weekends—barrier stays open but spaces are limited.
Rain Warning: Surface drains can puddle after heavy rain; avoid eastern bays.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: No published plans for EV bays or tariff changes
2026: Adjacent redevelopment could add ~20 new spaces (subject to planning)
Own or work here? Claim Now! Claim Now!
