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🚗 Park Street Car Park – The Complete Cambridge City Centre Parking Guide

Park Street – secure pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, moments from Grafton Centre & train station.

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🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Cambridgeshire County Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (20:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council-run facility)

💰 Pricing & Permits

  • Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–20:00):

    • Up to 30 min: £1.00

    • Up to 1 h: £2.00

    • Up to 2 h: £4.00

    • Up to 4 h (max stay): £6.00

  • Payment Methods:

    • Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless, Apple/Google Pay)

    • Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 10210)

  • Resident Permits: Zone CP permit £200 / year (unlimited stays within enforcement hours)

  • Season Tickets: Weekly permit £35 (valid any enforcement day)

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

FeatureDetail
Total Spaces120 bays
Disabled Bays6 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders)
Parent & Child Bays4 extra-wide bays near pedestrian exit
SurfaceLevel tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2023
LightingLED floodlights on perimeter (12 lux average)
DrainageChannel drains; cleared bi-annually
SecurityCCTV 24/7; periodic council patrols
SignageDigital tariff boards & zone map at entrance

♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities

  • Blue Badge Bays: Six bays adjacent to lift core—free with badge displayed

  • Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside pay machines for quick set-downs

  • Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Park Street sidewalk

  • Pathways: Wide, smooth 2 m-wide footpaths to Grafton Centre and station

🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options

  • On-Site Charging: None currently installed

  • Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 8 × 7 kW chargers in west corner

  • Nearest Chargers:

    • Grafton East MSCP – 10 × 22 kW, 3-min walk

    • Cambridge Station MSCP – 8 × 50 kW rapid, 5-min walk

📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations

PeriodOccupancyUser Profile
Weekdays 08:00–10:0090 %Commuters & shoppers
Weekdays 12:00–14:0065 %Lunch-time visitors
Weekdays 17:00–19:0075 %Evening appointments
Saturdays 10:00–14:0095 %Weekend shoppers
Sundays & Bank Holidays30 %Leisure visitors

Pro Tip: Take a ticket after 20:00 for free overnight exit by noon next day.

🚶 Walkability & Transport Links

DestinationWalk TimeKey Benefit
Grafton Centre Shopping Mall1 minRetail, dining & public toilets
Cambridge Railway Station5 minMainline & Greater Anglia services
Grand Arcade & Lion Yard3 minCovered shopping & eateries
Bus Stop (Park Street)AdjacentFrequent routes across Cambridge

🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials

  • Public Toilets: Grafton Centre (1 min)

  • ATM: Barclays (Station Road, 3 min)

  • Pharmacy: Boots (Grafton East, 2 min)

Food & Drink

  • Costa Coffee (ground floor): Grab-and-go

  • Jamie’s Italian (2 min): Casual dining

  • Urban Larder (3 min): Modern British café

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

SiteDistanceCostMax StayAdvantage
Grafton East MSCP3 min£1.50/hr; £10 day24 hCovered & EV charging
Station House MSCP5 min£1.20/hr; £8 day24 hRapid chargers & Park Mark®
On-Street Pay & Display (Zone CP)Adjacent£0.40/30 min; 2 h max2 hShort-stay flexibility via app

⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws

  • Enforcement: 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; after-hours CCTV monitoring

  • Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)

  • Lost Ticket Charge: £50 fee if ticket not presented at exit

  • Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)

📌 Expert Tips

  • Evening Visits: Park after 20:00 and exit by noon next day for free.

  • Blue Badge Holders: Display badge; use any marked bay near lifts.

  • Weekend Market: Saturdays fill by 10:30—consider Grafton East or Station House.

  • Weather Alert: Upper levels of nearby MSCPs can be windy; park on lower levels in storms.

🔮 Future Developments & Planning

  • 2025 Q3: Installation of 8 × 7 kW EV chargers funded by council grant

  • 2025 Q4: Pilot touchless pay-by-plate system for quicker exits

  • 2026: Feasibility study for +100 bays on adjacent council land (ref: RBWM/PLN/2024/960)

  • Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026

TodayOpen Now
  • Monday00:00 - 23:59
  • Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
  • Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
  • Thursday00:00 - 23:59
  • Friday00:00 - 23:59
  • Saturday00:00 - 23:59
  • Sunday00:00 - 23:59
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