🚗 Blake Street Car Park – Congleton Free Long-Stay Parking & Town Centre Access
Free all-day parking at Blake Street Car Park in Congleton – perfect for shoppers, commuters & town visitors seeking cost-free, hassle-free parking in CW12.
🚗 Type: Free Public Off-Street Car Park (Cheshire East Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (no enforcement hours)
🌟 Rating: Not rated (council-operated, no public reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Cost | Payment | Return Restrictions | Blue Badge Holders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Not required | None | Exempt (no display needed) |
No charges, no pay machines, unlimited stay.
No return restrictions—park as long as needed.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 35 (unmarked bays) |
| Surface | Asphalt with light patch repairs |
| Lighting | Streetlamps around perimeter |
| Security | Open-air, no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans/trailers) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level surface; badge holders may use any bay.
Nearest Adapted Parking: Brook Street Car Park (0.2 mi) – 6 marked bays.
Drop-Off Zone: Street frontage on Blake Street.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Options:
Tesco Superstore (Barn Road, CW12 1LR): 3 Pod Point stations – two Type 2 (7 kW & 22 kW) and one rapid (50 kW CHAdeMO & CCS) – 0.5 mi.
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge (SmartCharge network): Ultra-rapid hubs at Crewe Road – 1.2 mi.
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10 AM | 85 % | Commuters & staff |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 70 % | Shoppers |
| Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM | 60 % | Weekend visitors |
| Sundays all day | 40 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9 AM on weekdays for abundant spaces; use all-day free parking for extended town visits.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Market Place | 5 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Congleton Bus Station | 8 min | Local & regional bus connections |
| Congleton Museum | 6 min | Local history & exhibits |
| Westfields Sports Centre | 10 min | Gym, pool & community events |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Market Place (5 min)
ATM: Lloyds Bank (High Street, 6 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 6 min)
Food & Drink
The Royal Oak (4 min): Traditional pub fare
The Cheshire Cheese (7 min): Coffee & homemade cakes
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Park Street | 0.3 mi | Free | Unlimited | Larger (98 spaces), free after 3 PM |
| West Street Car Park | 0.4 mi | Free | Unlimited | Covered bays |
| Chapel Street Car Park | 0.5 mi | Pay-and-Display (£1/hr, max 3 hrs) | 3 hrs | Central location |
⚠️ Important Notices
Event Days: Parking may be restricted during Congleton Food & Drink Festival (July) and Carnival Week (June).
Maintenance: Surface repairs scheduled quarterly (next: August 2025).
Flood Risk: Minor pooling by northern edge after heavy rain.
📌 Expert Tips
Long-Stay Hack: Use Blake Street for all-day free parking and walk into town for errands or rail connections.
Accessibility Hack: If you need marked bays, use Brook Street Car Park (6 accessible spaces).
Dry Conditions: Surface can be slippery in frost; take care on early-morning arrivals.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cheshire East consultation on introducing EV charging bays at Brook Street Car Park.
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