🚗 1 Rocky Lane Car Park – The Complete Heswall CH60 Parking Guide
Affordable short-stay parking on Rocky Lane – pay-by-phone, Blue Badge bays & easy stroll to Heswall village shops, library & transport links.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay-&-Display Car Park (Managed by Wirral Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
🔔 Charging Hours: 08:00–18:30 daily; free outside these hours
🌟 Rating: 4.0/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 | Pay-by-phone (JustPark / RingGo) or card at machine (no cash) |
| 1–2 hours | £1.50 | |
| 2–3 hours | £2.00 | |
| 3–4 hours | £2.50 | |
| Max Stay | 4 h | No return within 1 h |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 3 h | Display badge & time clock; validate via app if extending |
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approx. 20 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with white bay lines |
| Lighting | Streetlights along Rocky Lane |
| Security | Occasional council patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (standard cars & small vans) |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: Any space may be used free (badge + clock displayed)
Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in beside entrance for up to 10 min
Level Access: Flush kerb at pavement; level route to village amenities
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Heswall Station Pod Point (4×7 kW) – 8 min walk
Greasby Village Car Park (2×22 kW) – 5 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & school runs |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Evenings 17:00–18:30 | 60 % | Leisure outings & appointments |
| Weekends 10:00–16:00 | 95 % | Village market & diners |
Pro Tip: Park before 08:00 for easiest access, or after 18:30 to avoid charges entirely.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Heswall Village shops | 2 min | Independent boutiques & cafés |
| Library & Civic Hall | 3 min | Public toilets & community events |
| Heswall Station | 8 min | Merseyrail link to Chester & Liverpool |
| Boundary Road Park & Ride | 5 min | Free shuttle into village centre |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: Lloyds & Barclays at Library Parade
Pharmacy: Heswall Pharmacy (2 min walk)
Food & Drink:
The Tea Room at Civic Hall
Local pubs & cafés on Telegraph Road
Public Toilets: Inside Civic Hall during opening hours
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Road Park & Ride | 0.3 mi | Free | 24 h | Shuttle bus into village centre |
| On-Street Bays (Telegraph Road) | Adjacent | £1.00/h (2 h max) | 2 h | Free evenings & Sundays |
| Upton Village Car Park | 1.2 mi | £1.20/h | 4 h | Covered bays & CCTV |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil enforcement officers patrol 08:00–18:30; overstays or early returns fined
Return Restriction: No return within 1 h of exit during chargeable hours
Machine Payments: Card or phone only; machines do not accept cash
📌 Expert Tips
Market Days (Sat): Arrive before 09:00 or use Park & Ride for guaranteed parking
Blue Badge Hack: Use the council’s RingGo “Blue Badge user” option to extend beyond 3 h if needed
App Top-Up: Pre-load funds in your parking app to avoid machine queues
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Wirral Council exploring installation of 2 EV charging bays and motion-sensor LED lighting
2026: Proposal to introduce ANPR-enabled pay-by-plate for seamless entry/exit
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