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🚗 West Car Park – The Complete TW18 4EW Parking Guide

Convenient short-stay parking at West Car Park – pay & display bays on Mustard Mill Road, free evenings & weekends, Blue Badge access & steps from Staines town centre.

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🚗 Type: Surface Pay-&-Display Car Park (Managed by Spelthorne Borough Council)
🕒 Operating Hours: 08:00–18:00 Monday–Saturday; free outside these hours and all day Sunday & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 3.8/5 (local user feedback)


💰 Pricing & Permits

DurationRateNotes
Up to 1 hour£1.00Pay & Display at machines or via RingGo app
1–2 hours£1.50 
2–3 hours£2.50 
3–4 hours£3.50 
Over 4 hours£4.50Maximum daily charge
Blue BadgeFreeUp to 3 h with badge + time clock displayed
Return RestrictionNo returnWithin 1 h of exit during chargeable hours

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

FeatureDetail
Total Spaces~75 marked bays
Disabled Bays5 designated bays close to entrance
SurfaceTarmac with white bay markings
LightingLED floodlights covering main aisles
SecurityOccasional council patrols; no CCTV
Height LimitNone

Accessibility

  • Blue Badge Bays: 5 bays; free up to 3 h (badge + clock displayed)

  • Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in adjacent to ticket machines (max 10 min)

  • Level Access: Flush kerbs and level pathways to town amenities


🔌 EV Infrastructure

  • On-Site Charging: None

  • Nearest Options:

    • Staines Park & Ride (Shell Recharge, 2×50 kW) – 6 min walk

    • Tesco Extra (TW18 4XF) (Pod Point, 4×7 kW) – 5 min drive


📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

TimeframeOccupancyUser Profile
Weekdays 08:00–10:0090 %Commuters & shoppers
Weekdays 12:00–14:0075 %Lunchtime visitors
Weekdays 16:00–18:0080 %Evening errands & commuters
Evenings & Sundays10 %Free parking period

Pro Tip: Arrive after 18:00 or on Sunday for guaranteed free bays.


🚶 Walkability Score

DestinationWalk TimeKey Benefit
Staines-upon-Thames High St4 minShops, cafés & restaurants
Staines Station8 minRail links into London
Riverside Shopping Centre6 minRetail outlets & cinema
Memorial Gardens3 minRiverside park & public toilets

🛒 Nearby Amenities

  • ATM: NatWest & Barclays on High Street (5 min walk)

  • Pharmacy: Boots (Riverside Shopping Centre, 6 min)

  • Food & Drink:

    • Café Rouge (Riverside Mall)

    • The Wheatsheaf (High Street pub)

  • Public Toilets: Memorial Gardens & shopping centre


🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

SiteDistanceCostMax StayAdvantage
Staines Park & Ride0.3 mi£1.50/day24 hFree shuttle to town centre
On-Street Bays (Gresham Rd)Adjacent£0.80/h (2 h)2 h maxCheaper short-stay
Staines Station Car Park (NCP)0.4 mi£10/day24 hCovered, CCTV & rail links

⚠️ Important Notices

  • Enforcement: Patrols 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; overstays incur Penalty Charge Notice

  • Return Restriction: No return within 1 h to discourage bay-hopping

  • Payment Methods: Machines accept card/contactless or use RingGo – no cash


📌 Expert Tips

  • Evening Visits: Park after 18:00 for free overnight stay—ideal for nearby events

  • Blue Badge Hack: Use the council’s RingGo “Blue Badge user” option to auto-validate free stay

  • App Top-Up: Pre-load credit in RingGo to swiftly extend sessions without revisiting your car


🔮 Future Developments

  • 2025: Spelthorne Council considering installation of 4 EV chargers and enhanced LED lighting

  • 2026: Proposal to introduce ANPR pay-by-plate for seamless entry/exit

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