🚗 Wycombe Leisure Centre Car Park – The Complete High Wycombe HP11 Parking Guide
Secure 24/7 parking at Wycombe Leisure Centre – ample bays, free EV charging & Blue Badge access, just off Marlow Hill for gym, pool & sports hall.
🚗 Type: Multi-storey Park & Ride / Leisure Centre Car Park (Managed by Buckinghamshire Council in partnership with Places for People Leisure)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (barrier-free)
🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (Local user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £0.50 | Pay & Display or RingGo/mobile payment |
| Up to 4 hours | £1.00 | |
| Up to 10 hours | £3.20 | |
| Up to 24 hours | £4.20 | |
| Up to 48 hours | £8.20 | |
| Up to 72 hours | £12.20 | |
| Up to 96 hours | £16.20 | |
| Season Ticket (annual) | £60.00/year | Valid Jan–Dec; pro-rata monthly £5.00 (always expires 31 Dec) |
| Disabled Badge Holders | Free (up to 5 hours) | Display badge + time clock; validate if staying longer |
Payment via pay-and-display machines (coins, contactless card) or RingGo app.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 383 standard + 12 Blue Badge bays |
| Surface | Concrete multi-deck structure |
| Lighting | Full LED level lighting |
| Security | CCTV throughout; barrier-free but monitored |
| Height Limit | 2.06 m |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 12 bays free for up to 5 hours (must display badge + clock)
Drop-off Zone: Designated 10 min lay-by at Leisure Centre entrance
Level Access: Lift and ramp from ground floor to reception and poolside
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: 4 pay-and-display EV bays (free while charging; standard car-park tariff applies for parking)
Nearest Additional Options:
Handy Cross Park & Ride – free charging, 2 min walk
Coachway Park & Ride – free charging, 3 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 6–9 AM | 85% | Early gym & swim members |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 60% | Leisure visits & classes |
| Weekdays 5–8 PM | 75% | Evening classes & clubs |
| Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM | 80% | Family swim & events |
| Sundays & Evenings | 50% | Casual visitors |
Pro Tip: For guaranteed space during peak class times, arrive 15 minutes early or use season ticket access.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Centre Main Entrance | Immediate | Direct lobby access to gym & pools |
| Handy Cross P&R Bus Stop | 2 min | Quick bus links into town & into workforce hub |
| Waitrose & Coffee Lounge | 3 min | Pre/post-workout snacks & refreshments |
| The Rye Langley Recreation Ground | 10 min | Outdoor sports pitches & play areas |
| Wycombe Town Centre | 30 min | Shopping, dining & rail connections |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Café: On-site sports hall café (open 9 AM–6 PM)
ATM: Santander ATM at Coachway Park & Ride
Pharmacy: Boots at Handy Cross P&R (5 min walk)
Public Toilets: Available inside Leisure Centre and at P&R concourse
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachway Park & Ride | 0.1 mi | Free | 24 h | Large capacity + free EV charging |
| Eden Car Park (Town Centre) | 1.5 mi | £1.50/30 min | — | Central retail & dining access |
| Easton St MSCP | 1.4 mi | £2.00/1 h | 24 h max | Covered, secure |
| Swan MSCP | 1.6 mi | £0.50/30 min | 24 h max | Budget overnight option |
⚠️ Important Notices
20 mph Zone: Strictly enforced on Marlow Hill and adjacent roads
Access Route: Entry via Marlow Hill only; no HGV or coach access permitted
Event Days: Pool closures for competitions – check centre’s website for dates
Overnight Parking: Permitted, but no staff on-site; use illuminated walkways
📌 Expert Tips
Class-Goers: Book swim/gym sessions online to plan arrival outside peak footfall
Season Ticket Hack: Split cost with a friend for back-to-back fitness classes
EV Users: Check RingGo app for bay availability before arrival
Fitness Families: Bring children’s swim kit early on weekends – family sessions fill fast
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Installation of ANPR entry/exit to streamline payments and improve security
2026: Proposal for +6 EV rapid-charge bays (pending council approval)
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