🚗 Adam and Eve Street Pay & Display – Complete Cambridge CB1 1DX Guide
Central Cambridge parking on Adam & Eve St – affordable hourly bays, free evenings & Sundays.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display Bays (Cambridge City Council, Zone C)
🕒 Open: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
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Up to 30 min: £0.90
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Up to 1 h: £1.80
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Up to 2 h: £3.60
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Max stay 2 h
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Resident Permits: Zone C permits via Cambridge City Council
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Blue Badge Holders: Free when badge displayed (no ticket required)
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Payment Methods: Street machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code “C”)
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Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol; display valid ticket/permit
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~12 parallel bays |
| Surface | Asphalt street with white bay markings |
| Lighting | Streetlamps providing evening light |
| Security | Regular enforcement patrols; no CCTV |
| Bay Width | Standard 2.4 m (tight for larger cars) |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
♿ Accessibility
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Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs at each bay end to pavements
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Drop-Off Point: Short lay-by outside No. 13 for quick set-down
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Chargers: None on Adam & Eve St
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Nearest Public Chargers:
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2 × 7 kW Pod Point at Gresham Rd MSCP (5 min walk)
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4 × 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Emmanuel St (6 min walk)
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | 95 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 70 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10–2 PM | 100 % | Weekend footfall (maxed) |
| Evenings & Sundays | Free | Leisure & off-peak visits |
Pro Tip: If full on weekends, try nearby Gresham Rd MSCP for covered parking.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Market Square | 4 min | Shops, cafés & weekly markets |
| Cambridge Corn Exchange | 3 min | Events venue & public toilets |
| Grand Arcade Shopping Centre | 5 min | Covered retail & EV chargers |
| Cambridge Railway Station | 8 min | Rail services to London & beyond |
📌 Expert Tips
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Resident Permit Hack: Frequent visitors should apply for Zone C permits to avoid re-ticketing.
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App Top-Up: Use RingGo to extend remotely if you’re running late.
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Peak Avoidance: On Saturday mornings, arrive before 9 AM or switch to Gresham Rd MSCP.
🔮 Future Developments
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Late 2025: Council evaluating installation of 4 × 7 kW EV chargers on Emmanuel St, expanding Zone C infrastructure.
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2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate across on-street zones to remove paper tickets.
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