🚗 Silco Drive Car Park – The Complete Maidenhead Parking Guide
Silco Drive – secure pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from business parks & retail.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (no public review aggregate)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £2.00
Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, card, contactless)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 86512)
Resident Permits: Not available (business-area car park)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £15 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Bicycle Racks | 10 covered stands |
| Surface | Level tarmac with high-visibility bay lining (repainted 2023) |
| Lighting | High-mast LED floodlights (12 lux average) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic security patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & site map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Six bays adjacent to pedestrian exit—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in by main entrance for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Silco Drive pavement
Pathways: Smooth footpaths to nearby offices and retail units
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility for 4×7 kW chargers in northeast corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Stafferton Way MSCP: 4×22 kW units, 5 min drive
Maidenhead Station Car Park: 8×7 kW units, 7 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & business visitors |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time workers |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 75 % | Afternoon departures |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 50 % | Retail staff & shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 20 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Park after 16:00 for a free evening stay—ideal for dinner at nearby restaurants.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Stafferton Way Business Park | 3 min | Offices & conference facilities |
| Boyn Grove Retail Park | 5 min | Supermarket, cafés & services |
| Maidenhead Station | 10 min | Crossrail & mainline services |
| Bus Stop (Routes 1, 2, 4) | Adjacent | Frequent links across Maidenhead |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Business Park reception (5 min walk)
ATM: Barclays (Boyn Grove, 5 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Boyn Grove, 5 min)
Food & Drink
Silco Drive Café (on-site): Coffee & light bites
Prezzo (4 min): Italian dining
Wagamama (5 min): Asian fusion & noodles
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafferton Way MSCP | 5 min | £1.50/hr; £6 day | 24 h | Covered & EV charging |
| Braywick Leisure Car Park | 7 min | £0.50/hr; £4 day | 24 h | Sports centre proximity |
| On-Street Pay & Display (SL6) | Adjacent | £0.30/30 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay & app payment only |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by RBWM officers; off-hours CCTV enforcement
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Business Trips: Weekly permit (£15) is cost-effective for 3+ days of parking.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of the six marked bays.
Evening Dining: Park after 18:00 for free stay and enjoy nearby restaurants at Boyn Grove.
Weather Alert: Western bays can pond in heavy rain—choose bays near lighting columns.
🔮 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: RBWM/PLN/2024/888)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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