🚗 Addenbrooke’s Car Park 2 (Robinson Way) – The Complete Trumpington Parking Guide
Secure 24/7 multi-storey parking at Cambridge CB2 – steps from ATC, Rosie & Papworth, with EV bays & Blue Badge access.
🚗 Type: Multi-storey Hospital Car Park (Managed by Saba UK)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
🌟 Rating: 4.0/5 (Yably; 3 reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Standard Rate | Concession Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £4.30 | n/a |
| Up to 2 hours | £6.00 | n/a |
| Up to 4 hours | £11.10 | n/a |
| Up to 6 hours | £16.40 | n/a |
| Up to 8 hours | £21.40 | n/a |
| 24-hour stay | Pay-on-foot at exit | Patients & outpatients: £5.50/24 h |
| Weekly pass (7 days) | n/a | £27.90 (proof of appointments) |
| Fortnight pass (14 days) | n/a | £46.50 (proof of appointments) |
Payment is by pay-on-foot machines (cards, notes or coins) located on every floor and in the main concourse.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 1,228 across 9 levels |
| Surface | Concrete multi-storey decks |
| Lighting | Full level-by-level LED lighting |
| Security | CCTV throughout; Park Mark Plus award |
| Height Limit | 2.1 m (staff assistance for taller vehicles) |
♿ Accessibility
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Blue Badge Bays: 72 bays on levels 1–4; free up to 4 h with badge displayed + time clock, then validate at customer desk
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Drop-off Zone: 30 min limit at main entrance on ground floor
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Courtesy Bus: Free shuttle every 10 min linking Car Parks 1 & 2 and all main hospital entrances
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: 4 EV bays with 2 fast chargers (7 kW)
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Nearest Additional Options:
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Trumpington Park & Ride (Bus PR3/PR4) – free EV charging, 10-min bus to hospital
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Babraham Road Park & Ride – free EV charging, 15-min bus to hospital
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 7–9 AM | 95% | Staff & early patients |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 80% | Outpatients & visitors |
| Weekdays 4–6 PM | 70% | Staff shift changes |
| Saturdays 10 AM–4 PM | 60% | Visitors & research staff |
| Sundays & Evenings | 40% | Visitors only |
Pro Tip: During peak overflow, use Trumpington Park & Ride for guaranteed space and hop on the courtesy bus.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre (ATC) | 2 min | Saves £5/day on specialist parking |
| Rosie Maternity Hospital | 4 min | Direct internal access via level 2 bridge |
| Royal Papworth Hospital | 5 min | Quick cross-campus shuttle available Mon–Fri |
| Cambridge South Station (2025) | 2 min | New station opening 2025 – ultra-convenient |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
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ATM: Hospital concourse, level G (cashback available)
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Pharmacy: CUH Pharmacy, main building (7 min walk)
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Food & Drink:
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Costa (Ground floor, main entrance)
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Subway (Level 1 near stairwell)
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Vending machines (all floors)
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Public Toilets: Available on every level and in the main concourse
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumpington P&R | 1.5 mi | Free | 24 h | Spacious, free EV charging |
| Babraham Road P&R | 3 mi | Free | 24 h | Less crowded, free EV charging |
| On-Street (Grafton Road) | 0.8 mi | £2/h (max 2 h) | 2 h | Close to city centre |
| Grand Arcade Car Park | 1.2 mi | £1.50/30 min | — | Central retail access |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Access Route: Only via Dame Mary Archer Way/Papworth Road due to roadworks on Robinson Way until further notice
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Blue Badge Users: Take badge + ticket to desk for free parking; display time clock correctly
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Height Restriction: 2.1 m – oversized vehicles must use Car Park 1 or on-street bays
📌 Expert Tips
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Early Bird: Arrive by 7 AM for easy staff parking/short queues
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Patient Hack: Book weekly pass if you have ≥ 2 appointments in 7 days (proof required)
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Rainy Days: Lower levels can be congested – top floors drain quicker
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Shift Patterns: Staff shifts at 8 AM/4 PM cause short-term surges
🔮 Future Developments
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2025: Cambridge South station opens adjacent – pedestrian link planned
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2026: Saba proposal for +10 EV chargers across levels 3–5 (subject to planning)
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