๐ Silco Drive Car Park โ The Complete Maidenhead Parking Guide
Silco Drive โ secure pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from business parks & retail.
๐ Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead)
๐ Open: Enforcement 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; free evenings (18:00โ08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
๐ Rating: N/A (no public review aggregate)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
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Tariffs (08:00โ18:00 MonโSat):
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Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.00
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Up to 2 h: ยฃ2.00
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Up to 4 h (max stay): ยฃ3.50
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Payment Methods:
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Pay & Display machines (coins, card, contactless)
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Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 86512)
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Resident Permits: Not available (business-area car park)
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Season Tickets: Weekly permit ยฃ15 (valid any enforcement day)
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
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| 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 |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Blue Badge Bays: Six bays adjacent to pedestrian exitโfree with badge displayed
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Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in by main entrance for quick set-down
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Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Silco Drive pavement
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Pathways: Smooth footpaths to nearby offices and retail units
๐ EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
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On-Site Charging: None installed
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Planned (2025): Feasibility for 4ร7 kW chargers in northeast corner
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Nearest Live Chargers:
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Stafferton Way MSCP: 4ร22 kW units, 5 min drive
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Maidenhead Station Car Park: 8ร7 kW units, 7 min drive
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๐ Peak Times & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & business visitors |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time workers |
| Weekdays 16:00โ18:00 | 75 % | Afternoon departures |
| Saturdays 09:00โ13:00 | 50 % | Retail staff & shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 20 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Park after 16:00 for a free evening stayโideal for dinner at nearby restaurants.
๐ถ Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Stafferton Way Business Park | 3 min | Offices & conference facilities |
| Boyn Grove Retail Park | 5 min | Supermarket, cafรฉs & services |
| Maidenhead Station | 10 min | Crossrail & mainline services |
| Bus Stop (Routes 1, 2, 4) | Adjacent | Frequent links across Maidenhead |
๐ Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Business Park reception (5 min walk)
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ATM: Barclays (Boyn Grove, 5 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots (Boyn Grove, 5 min)
Food & Drink
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Silco Drive Cafรฉ (on-site): Coffee & light bites
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Prezzo (4 min): Italian dining
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Wagamama (5 min): Asian fusion & noodles
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafferton Way MSCP | 5 min | ยฃ1.50/hr; ยฃ6 day | 24 h | Covered & EV charging |
| Braywick Leisure Car Park | 7 min | ยฃ0.50/hr; ยฃ4 day | 24 h | Sports centre proximity |
| On-Street Pay & Display (SL6) | Adjacent | ยฃ0.30/30 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay & app payment only |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Byelaws
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Enforcement: 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat by RBWM officers; off-hours CCTV enforcement
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Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 PCN (reduced to ยฃ35 if paid within 14 days)
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Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at ownerโs expense
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Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
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Business Trips: Weekly permit (ยฃ15) is cost-effective for 3+ days of parking.
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Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of the six marked bays.
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Evening Dining: Park after 18:00 for free stay and enjoy nearby restaurants at Boyn Grove.
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Weather Alert: Western bays can pond in heavy rainโchoose bays near lighting columns.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
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2025 Q3: Install on-site EV charging bays funded by council grant
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2025 Q4: Pilot digital pay-station with multilingual interface
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2026: Feasibility study for 30 additional bays on adjacent land (ref: RBWM/PLN/2024/888)
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Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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