🚗 Booths Car Park – The Complete Knutsford Toft Road Parking Guide
Free customer parking at Booths Knutsford – 2-hour bays, level access & direct entry to the store on Toft Road, WA16 0BS.
🚗 Type: Private Retail Car Park (Booths supermarket customer parking)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (store hours 08:00–21:00; car park always accessible)
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (shopper feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for active customers (maximum stay 2 hours)
Enforcement: Informal patrols by store management; registration checks via ANPR—overstays may receive a courtesy warning
Overstay Handling: If you need longer, pop into the store café to validate an extended stay
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~60 marked bays |
| Surface | Flat tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED lampposts covering full car park |
| Security | ANPR monitoring at entrance & exit |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans & minibuses) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 6 marked bays directly outside the store entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay layby for rapid unloading of heavy items
Access Routes: Level, wide pedestrian routes with tactile paving to the store doors
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
King Street Car Park (Knutsford) – 4 × 7 kW Pod Point, 5 min walk
Primrose Road Retail Park – 2 × 22 kW BP Pulse, 6 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 90 % | After-work grocery runs |
| Saturdays 10:00–13:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays 11:00–14:00 | 80 % | Family & café visitors |
Pro Tip: Shop before 10 AM on Saturdays or after 7 PM on weekdays for the quickest access to front-row bays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Booths Store Entrance | On-site | Direct level access |
| Knutsford Town Centre (Prince’s St) | 6 min | Boutique shops & cafés |
| King Street Car Park | 5 min | EV charging & longer-stay options |
| Moorhey Road Bus Stop | 3 min | Frequent local bus services |
⚠️ Important Notices
Please adhere to the 2-hour limit; ANPR will flag overstays.
Display your in-store receipt if asked to confirm active shopping.
Overnight parking is not permitted and may result in towing.
📌 Expert Tips
Receipt Hack: Validate your parking by scanning your receipt at the entrance reader for an additional hour if needed.
EV Drivers: Pre-charge at King Street chargers before arrival for a smooth shopping trip.
Quiet Hours: Late-evening visits (post-20:00) offer the best chance of a front-row bay.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Booths considering the installation of 2 × 7 kW EV bays in the overflow area.
2026: Proposal to enhance CCTV coverage and re-mark bays for improved clarity.
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