🚗 Bardwell Road Car Park – Comprehensive Oxford Parking Guide

Where

🚗 Type: Surface Public Car Park (Operated by Oxford City Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (based on local user feedback)

💰 Pricing & Permits

Tariff:
- Up to 1 h: £1.20
- 1–2 h: £2.40
- 2–4 h: £4.80
- 4–24 h: £7.00
Evening & Sunday Rate: Flat £2.00 (after 6 pm through next day 8 am, free Sundays)
Resident Permits: Permitted Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm with Zone C permit (enforced via ANPR cameras)
Payment Methods: Pay-and-display machines (card/cash), RingGo mobile app, contactless
Season Tickets: Weekly and monthly permits available through Oxford City Council portal

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	80 marked bays
Surface	Tarmac with clearly painted bay lines
Lighting	Full LED lampposts covering all corners
Security	Park Mark (CPSA) accreditation; ANPR entry/exit cameras
CCTV	24/7 monitored cameras linked to City Council control room
Height Restriction	None (suitable for vans and minibuses)
Barriers	Automatic boom barriers at entry and exit

♿ Accessibility

Disabled Bays: 6 bays adjacent to exit and pedestrian paths
Step-Free Access: Smooth kerb ramps throughout; level surface
Drop-Off Zone: Designated bay immediately outside main entrance
Nearest Adapted Bay Alternative: Seacourt Park & Ride (8 bays, 1.3 mi; step-free bus link to city centre)

🔌 EV Infrastructure

On-Site Chargers: 2 × 7 kW Pod Point tethered units (first hour free, thereafter standard parking rate applies)
Nearby Rapid Chargers:
- Oxford Brookes Headington (4 × 50 kW) – 15 min drive
- Gloucester Green Bus Station (6 × 22 kW) – 2 mi, accessible via cycle path

📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

Pro Tip: If full by mid-morning, head to nearby St. Margaret’s Road Car Park (120 bays, slightly higher rate but more availability).

🚶 Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Summertown Shopping Parade	10 min	Cafés, boutiques & grocery stores
University Parks Sports Grounds	8 min	Athletics track, football pitches
Oxford Brookes Wheatley Campus	12 min	Lecture halls & library
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Park	15 min	Riverside walks & children’s play area

🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials

Food & Drink

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
St. Margaret’s Road Car Park	5 min	£1.50 / h; £8.00 / 24 h	24 h	Larger capacity, barrier-controlled
Seacourt Park & Ride	18 min	£2.50 day ticket	24 h	Direct bus link to city centre
Gloucester Green Car Park	2 mi	£2.20 / h; £12.00 / 24 h	24 h	EV chargers, closer to city centre

⚠️ Important Notices

ANPR Enforcement: Resident permit and paid-up proof required at all times during controlled hours
Low Emission Zone Impact: Petrol/diesel vehicles will incur daily charges from Q3 2025 within city centre boundary
Maintenance: Surface line-repainting scheduled June 2025; expect temporary lane closures

📌 Expert Tips

Early Arrival: Arrive before 8 am on weekdays for easiest find of a bay
Permit Swap: Use daily permit on RingGo for occasional users to avoid penalty charge notices
Weekend Saver: Park after 6 pm Friday and stay through Sunday for a flat £2 fee

🔮 Future Developments

Late 2025: Expansion of EV charging bays (additional 4 units proposed)
Early 2026: Integration into Oxford City smart-parking app for real-time occupancy updates

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