🚗 Anchor Lane Disabled Car Park – Aylesbury Free Blue Badge Parking Guide
Dedicated Blue Badge parking at Aylesbury’s Anchor Lane – 7 spaces, free 24/7, steps from town centre shops, bus stops & public toilet.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Disabled-Only Car Park
🕒 Open: 24/7
🌟 Rating: N/A (exclusive Blue Badge use)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for valid Blue Badge holders (display badge clearly in windscreen)
Overstay Penalty: Standard council enforcement if non-badge holders park or badge not displayed
Payment: Not required (no pay-and-display)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 7 marked Blue Badge bays |
| Disabled Bays | 7 (all spaces designated) |
| Surface | Level tarmac, outdoor ground level |
| Lighting | Street-style lamp posts (evening illumination) |
| Security | Occasional CCTV patrols by council |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for all vehicle types) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free, level access directly from Anchor Lane pavement
Wide bays with adjacent access aisles
Nearest Adapted Parking: Bodmer Court Car Park (0.3 mi; 4 Blue Badge bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay single yellow line outside car park (observe time restrictions)
Public Toilet: On-site (Britannia Street entrance; 07:00–19:30 daily)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Exchange Street Car Park (HP20 1UR; 4× slow BP Pulse chargers) – 3-min walk
Friars Square Multi-Storey (Station Way; 3× fast chargers) – 5-min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 30 % | Blue Badge holders (appointments, shopping) |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 40 % | Lunchtime visits |
| Weekdays 15:00–17:00 | 25 % | Afternoon shopping |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 45 % | Weekend shoppers and markets |
| Sundays All Day | 20 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: These bays rarely fill, but if unavailable use Buckingham Street Short-Stay (59 spaces, pay-and-display) or Waterside North (1 h free).
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Market Square | 4 min | Daily market stalls & cafés |
| Bus Station (Broad Street) | 5 min | County-wide bus services |
| Fore Street Shopping | 3 min | Local boutiques & essential services |
| Friars Square & Station | 6 min | Retail, railway & multi-storey car park |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
ATM: NatWest (Market Square, 0.1 mi)
Pharmacy: Boots (Market Walk, 0.2 mi)
Food & Drink
Café Nero (0.1 mi)
The Bell Inn (0.2 mi) – traditional pub fare
Costa Coffee (0.2 mi)
The Cornish Pasty (0.3 mi)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Street Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.00/h (up to £6 max) | 4 h | Short-stay, pay-and-display |
| Waterside North Car Park | 0.3 mi | 1 h free, then £0.80/h | No limit | First hour free, CCTV monitored |
| Hale Street Car Park | 0.4 mi | 90 min free | 90 min | Free stay, pay-and-display optional |
⚠️ Important Notices
Blue Badge Display: Badge must be clearly visible at all times
Enforcement: Regular patrols by council parking officers
Event Days: High demand during Aylesbury Agrofest (July) & Christmas Market (Dec)
📌 Expert Tips
Badge Validation: Bring a store or clinic receipt to show at nearby shops if questioned
Bay Selection: Use the center bays for easiest access to ramp and pavement
Overstay Avoidance: Set a 24-hour reminder on your phone to move if visit unexpectedly extended
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Council reviewing potential conversion to mixed Blue Badge and short-stay bays
2026: Proposal for community-funded EV charging hub adjacent to car park
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