🚗 Bowers Row Car Park – Nantwich Town Centre Free All-Day Parking Guide
Secure free parking at Bowers Row Car Park in Nantwich – just a 5-minute stroll from the town’s shops, cafés & historic High Street, open 24/7 with easy access to local amenities.
🚗 Type: Free Public Off-Street Car Park (Cheshire East Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (no enforcement hours)
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Cost | Payment | Return Restrictions | Blue Badge Holders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | None | Exempt (no badge display needed) |
No charges, no machines, unlimited stay.
No return restrictions—park as long as you like.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~75 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter streetlamps |
| Security | Open-air, no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans & minibuses) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level surface; badge holders may use any bay.
Nearest Adapted Parking: Kingsley Fields Car Park (4 marked bays) – 0.3 mi (6 min walk).
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay lay-bys on Bowers Row frontage.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Options:
Nantwich Civic Hall (Crewe Road) – 2×7 kW Pod Point bays, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Tesco Extra (Wellington Road) – 4×7 kW bays, 1.2 mi (5 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10 am | 60 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 40 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10 am–2 pm | 80 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Evenings all day | 20 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 am on Saturdays to secure a central bay for market day.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich High Street | 5 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Nantwich Museum (Love Lane) | 6 min | Local history & exhibitions |
| Crewe Road Bus Stops | 4 min | Local & regional bus services |
| Nantwich Railway Station | 10 min | Trains to Crewe, Manchester & beyond |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Market Street (5 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 5 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 6 min)
Food & Drink:
The Crown Inn (4 min): Traditional pub meals
Costa Coffee (High Street, 5 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Fields Car Park | 0.3 mi | Free | Unlimited | Marked accessible bays & lighting |
| Waterlode Car Park | 0.4 mi | Free | Unlimited | Riverside view & picnic tables |
| On-Street (Love Lane) | Adjacent | £1.20/hr; 2 hr max | 2 hr | Pay-by-phone short-stay convenience |
⚠️ Important Notices
Maintenance: Surface patching scheduled annually (next due Sept 2025).
Event Days: Capacity may be reduced during Nantwich Food Festival (July) – plan to arrive early.
Regulations: Vehicles must park wholly within marked bays under council byelaws.
📌 Expert Tips
Market Day Hack: Use the nearby Waterlode Car Park if Bowers Row fills early on Tuesdays & Saturdays.
Blue Badge Hack: Park in any bay and walk directly to the adapted facilities in Kingsley Fields.
Evening Stroll: Stay after dark and enjoy a riverside walk along the River Weaver—no charges apply.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cheshire East Council consulting on adding 4×7 kW EV charging bays at Kingsley Fields and Crewe Road lots.
2026: Possible installation of low-level LED wayfinding lights to improve safety and visibility.
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