🚗 Waterside North Car Park – The Complete Aylesbury Town Centre Parking Guide
Waterside North – secure pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from shopping, theatre & canal.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Aylesbury Vale District Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £0.60
Up to 1 h: £1.20
Up to 2 h: £2.20
Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.80
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless)
RingGo app (zone code 71050)
Resident Permits: Zone WN permit £65 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £14 (valid any enforcement day)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 h—display badge and register at machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~90 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 5 marked bays (free for badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | LED bollard lights (dusk–dawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Five bays adjacent to pay machines—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in by entrance for quick unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Exchange Street pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide routes to shopping centre, theatre & canal towpath
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 4 × 7 kW chargers in northeast corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Aylesbury Station CP: 6 × 7 kW, 7 min walk
Buckingham Road Retail Park: 4 × 22 kW rapid, 5 min drive
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 75 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers & theatre |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 40 % | Leisure & canal walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on Saturdays to secure a bay for shopping or theatre visits.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Friars’ Square Shopping Ctr | 2 min | Retail, dining & public toilets |
| Waterside Theatre | 3 min | Live performances & cinema |
| Aylesbury Canal Towpath | Adjacent | Scenic walks & cycling |
| Bus Stand (Exchange St) | Adjacent | Frequent town & regional services |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Public Toilets: Friars’ Square (free during centre hours)
ATM: NatWest (Exchange St, 1 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Friars’ Square, 2 min)
Food & Drink
The Waterside Café: Coffee & light snacks (on canal)
The Kings Head: Traditional pub fare (4 min)
Costa Coffee: Grab-and-go (adjacent)
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat via council CEOs; CCTV off-hours
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly lining & drainage inspections (next due Nov 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Resident Saver: Annual permit (£65) is cost-effective for regular visitors.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge & use marked bays—no payment required.
Evening Leisure: Park after 18:00 for free stay—ideal for theatre or canal stroll.
Weather Alert: Northern bays can pond—opt for bays near entrance for drier ground.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 4 × 7 kW EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay stations to cashless-only & multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +30 bays on adjacent lot (ref: AVDC/PLN/2024/1245)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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