🚗 Blackwell Drive Car Park – Blackwell Drive, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4UJ
Free public parking at Blackwell Drive – convenient bays for Bodicote shops, schools & leisure, with easy access to Banbury town center and local bus routes.
🚗 Type: Free Public Surface Car Park (Cherwell District Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (no closing hours; unrestricted)
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (local feedback notes ample spaces and clear signage)
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Cost: Free (no pay & display or permits required)
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Restrictions: None; overnight parking tolerated
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Blue-Badge Holders: Standard free bays; display badge clearly
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 45 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Street lamps at regular intervals |
| Security | Occasional CCTV from nearby community buildings |
| Height Limit | None (standard vehicles only) |
| Barrier System | None |
♿ Accessibility
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Disabled Access: Two marked bays near car park entrance; level tarmac paths to pavement
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Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby adjacent to entrance for quick passenger unloading
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Pedestrian Routes: Smooth pavements to Bodicote Village Centre and local bus stops
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Public Chargers:
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Banbury Cross Retail Park (2×7 kW; 1.2 mi) – 5 min drive
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Castle Quay Shopping Centre Car Park (4×22 kW; 1.5 mi) – 6 min drive
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~60 % | School drop-offs & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~50 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~70 % | After-school pickups |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | ~80 % | Weekend shoppers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on weekdays to secure a bay near the village centre.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bodicote Village Centre | 2 min | Shops, café & post office |
| Bodicote Primary School | 3 min | Drop-off convenience |
| Banbury Road Bus Stop (X15) | 1 min | Regular service to Banbury & Oxford |
| Bodicote Mill Sports Pavilion | 5 min | Sports pitches & children’s play area |
| Banbury Town Centre | 20 min | Major shopping & railway station |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
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ATM: NatWest (Village Centre, 2 min)
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Pharmacy: Bodicote Pharmacy (2 min)
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Public Toilets: Bodicote Village Hall (3 min)
Food & Drink
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The Bulls Head: Pub & restaurant (4 min)
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The Sweet Corner: Café & bakery (Village Centre, 2 min)
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Costa Coffee: Bodicote Mill District (5 min)
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: No formal enforcement but please avoid obstructing residential driveways
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Overnight Parking: Permitted, but no lighting after midnight—take care if returning late
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Maintenance: Annual road marking refresh expected in Autumn 2025
📌 Expert Tips
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EV Drivers: Pre-plan charging at nearby retail park if making a longer stay
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Blue-Badge Holders: Use the nearest marked bays for quickest access to shops
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School Runs: Use the drop-off layby for quick turnarounds during term time
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Bus Connections: Combine parking with the X15 bus for easy access to Banbury town centre
🔮 Future Developments
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2025 Q3: Consultation on adding two EV charge points in adjacent layby
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2026: Possible installation of solar-powered lighting for improved safety
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