🚗 16 Lincoln Road On-Street Car Park – The Complete Peterborough High-Street Parking Guide
Convenient pay-and-display bays on Lincoln Road – just £1.50/hr, easy RingGo payments & steps from Queensgate, station & cafés.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Peterborough City Council / APCOA-managed)
🕒 Open: 08:00–20:00 daily (exit permitted 24/7)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour: £1.50
Up to 2 hours: £3.00
Up to 3 hours: £4.50
Up to 24 hours: £6.00
Payment: Pay machines (coins, card/contactless) or RingGo app
Enforcement: ANPR & patrols; Penalty Charge £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days) APCOA Parking
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~12 marked on-street bays along the 200-m frontage |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Standard street-lamp illumination |
| Security | ANPR enforcement; occasional council patrols |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: None specifically marked on Lincoln Road; blue-badge holders may park free in designated on-street disabled bays elsewhere in Zone C.
Drop-Off Zone: Layby immediately outside no.16 for quick unloading.
Nearest Adapted Alternative: Cattle Market Car Park (6 marked bays; 0.4 mi) – 8-min walk
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Riverside Car Park (BP Pulse – 12×7 kW) – 0.5 mi (10-min walk)
Cattle Market Car Park (Pod Point – 6×7 kW) – 0.4 mi (8-min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend retail customers |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 35 % | Theatre & dining out |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 on weekdays or before 10:00 on Saturdays for the best bays close to local cafés.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Shopping Centre | 5 min | Retail, dining & toilets |
| Peterborough Railway Station | 10 min | East Coast Main Line & regional trains |
| Cathedral Square & St. John’s | 7 min | Historic sites & cafés |
| Gladstone Street Bus Stops | 2 min | Frequent local bus routes |
| Pan-Asian Restaurant Katana | 3 min | Quick bites near Lincoln Road frontage |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Queensgate (ground floor)
ATM: NatWest (Queensgate)
Pharmacy: Boots (Queensgate)
Food & Drink
Greggs (Lincoln Road): 2-min walk – coffee & pastries
The White Lion Café: 3-min walk – homemade meals
Katana Peterborough: 3-min walk – Asian fusion
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle Market Car Park | 8 min walk | £2.50/hr; £6.00/day | 24 h | EV charging, marked bays |
| Queensgate Multi-Storey Car Pk | 5 min walk | £2.20/hr; £9.00/day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV, direct mall lift |
| On-Street Broadway Bays | 4 min walk | £2.50/hr | 2 h max | Close to bus stops & cafés |
⚠️ Important Notices
Pay & display ticket must be clearly displayed during pay hours (08:00–20:00).
ANPR checks registration—enter your plate correctly to avoid PCN.
Maximum stay 24 hours; no return within 2 hours of exit.
📌 Expert Tips
Lunch-Time Run: Use RingGo to top up sessions remotely and avoid running back to feed the meter.
Shop & Save: Park here, pop into Queensgate for shopping, then switch to Cattle Market for longer stays.
EV Visitors: Charge at Riverside first, then cruise down for quicker central parking.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Consultation: Peterborough City Council exploring on-street EV bay conversions (2 bays proposed) in Zone C.
2026 Works: Planned resurfacing and repainting under High-Street renewal scheme.
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