🚗 Taplow Station Car Park – Complete SL6 0EX Guide
Affordable parking at Taplow – commuter bays, free evenings & weekends.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display & Permit Car Park (Operated by Buckinghamshire Council)
🕒 Open: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (commuter feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £1.80
Up to 4 h: £3.60
Over 4 h (max stay 24 h): £5.00
Season Permits: Weekly £12 · Monthly £40 · Annual £420 (rail commuters)
Blue Badge Holders: Free at any time (badge displayed)
Payment: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code 12345)
Enforcement: Display valid ticket or permit during enforcement hours; ANPR patrols
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~150 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 bays adjacent to station entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted lines |
| Lighting | LED columns throughout |
| Security | CCTV at entrance; periodic Council patrols |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to pay machines |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs to station platform and pavement
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by beside station forecourt for quick set-down
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
2×7 kW Pod Point at Manor Park Car Park, Maidenhead (5 min drive)
4×22 kW lamppost chargers on Castle Hill Road (8 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07–09 AM | 95 % | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 40 % | Off-peak visitors |
| Weekdays 4–6 PM | 85 % | Evening returners |
| Weekends | 50 % | Leisure & shoppers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 07:30 AM for guaranteed bays; after 6 PM parking is free.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Taplow Station Entrance | 1 min | Direct platform access |
| Taplow Village Centre | 8 min | Pub, café & village shop |
| Thames Path Riverside Walk | 5 min | Scenic river trail |
| Maidenhead Town Centre (bus) | 10 min | Frequent buses into town |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Inside station (during staffed hours)
ATM: NatWest, Station Approach (2 min)
Pharmacy: Village Pharmacy, High Street (8 min)
Food & Drink:
The Ferry Boat Inn (5 min): Riverside dining
Taplow House Café (2 min): Light meals & coffee
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Manor Park (MSCP) | 5 min | £1.50 /h; £8 / day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging |
| Castle Hill Road Bays | 8 min | £1.20 /h; 4 h max | 4 h | Nearby café & shops |
| Cookham High Street Lay-bys | 10 min | Free 2 h; then £1 /h | 4 h | Free short-stay |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; fines for no ticket or overstay
Overnight Parking: Free outside enforcement but at owner’s risk
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting scheduled September 2025; temporary closures
📌 Expert Tips
Commuter Pass: Monthly permit best value for daily rail travellers.
EV Users: Charge en route at Manor Park chargers before parking.
Evening Visits: After 18:00, switch to free station parking for dinner at the Ferry Boat Inn.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Council evaluating installation of 4 × 7 kW EV chargers in station lot.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate to remove need for display tickets.
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