🚗 APCOA St Peter’s Road Car Park – The Definitive Peterborough PE1 1YX Guide
Secure, 24/7 APCOA parking on St Peter’s Road – 150 bays steps from the Cathedral Quarter, Queensgate Shopping Centre & station bus links for easy city access.
🚗 Type: Private Pay & Display (APCOA)
🕒 Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Up to 30 min: £0.80
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30 min–1 h: £1.50
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1–2 h: £2.80
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2–4 h: £5.00
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4–24 h: £8.00
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Weekly Pass: £35.00
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Monthly Permit: £90.00
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Blue Badge Holders: Free in marked bays (display badge)
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Payment: Pay & Display machines (coins, cards) or APCOA Connect app
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 150 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Motorcycle Bays | 10 compact bays |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | Full LED overhead lighting |
| Security | CCTV coverage & regular patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
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Level, step-free access from car park to pavement
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Dropped kerbs and tactile paving at pedestrian crossings
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Nearest Adapted Parking: Cathedral Precinct Car Park (0.1 mi; additional Blue Badge bays)
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Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by outside car park entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Options (5 min walk):
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Cathedral Precinct Car Park: 6× 7 kW chargers
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Queensgate Shopping Centre MSCP: 8× rapid DC chargers
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & morning shoppers |
| Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Mon–Fri 17:00–19:00 | 85 % | Evening return commuters |
| Sat 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sun All Day | 50 % | Leisure & cathedral visitors |
Pro Tip: Purchase a weekly pass for savings if you park more than three days per week.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Cathedral | 2 min | Historic landmark & visitor centre |
| Queensgate Shopping Centre | 4 min | 120+ shops, eateries & cinema |
| Peterborough Rail & Bus Interchange | 5 min | Rail, bus & coach services |
| Cathedral Square Markets | 3 min | Weekly markets & events |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
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Public toilets: Cathedral Precinct (free)
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ATM: Nationwide (Queensgate, Level 1)
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Pharmacy: Boots (Queensgate, Level 2)
Food & Drink
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Costa Coffee (Queensgate, Level 0)
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Greggs & Subway (Cathedral Quarter)
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The Refectory Café (Cathedral)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Precinct Car Park | 0.1 mi | £1.20/h; £6/day | 24 h | On-site EV charging |
| Broadway Multi-Storey Car Park | 0.3 mi | £1.00/h; £5/day | 24 h | Covered & pay-by-plate technology |
| St John’s Church Yard On-Street Bays | 0.2 mi | £0.80/h; evenings free | 4 h max | Nearby cafés & free after 18:00 |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: 24/7 ANPR monitoring; PCNs for non-payment or overstay
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Event Days: Cathedral Fireworks (Nov) & Christmas Market (Dec) fill bays early—arrive by 5 pm
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Maintenance: Annual line-refresh & machine servicing (next: Mar 2026)
📌 Expert Tips
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APCOA App: Use for remote top-up and session monitoring
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Bay Choice: Park near northern rows for quickest exit onto Park Road
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Season Ticket Collection: Via APCOA customer service at car park kiosk
🔮 Future Developments
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2025: Proposal for 10 EV charging bays under city’s Low-Emission Strategy
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2026: Installation of solar-powered pay machines for reduced transaction fees
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