🚗 BP Brackley SF Connect Car Park – Complete NN13 5SZ Guide
Free 2 h customer parking – fuel, M&S Food, Wild Bean Café & rapid BP Pulse chargers.
🚗 Type: Surface Customer Car Park (Operated by BP Connect)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (traveler & local feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for up to 2 hours with any on-site purchase (fuel, café or shop)
Overstay Fee: £1 per 15 minutes (capped at £10 per stay)
Validation: Print ticket at barrier on entry; validate in M&S Food or Wild Bean Café
Blue Badge Holders: Free all day when badge clearly displayed (no validation required)
Enforcement: ANPR entry/exit records; Civil Enforcement patrols
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~60 marked customer bays |
| HGV Bays | 2 short-stay HGV bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Overhead LED floodlights for full-site illumination |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV coverage + periodic BP patrols |
| Entry/Exit | Barriered entry ticket; free exit within 2 h |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 6 bays by main entrance & café
Step-Free Access: Smooth surfacing to forecourt shop & café entrances
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by adjacent to barrier for quick passenger set-down
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers:
2 Ultra-Rapid BP Pulse chargers: 150 kW CCS & 100 kW CHAdeMO (4 connectors total)
Charging Rates:
Pay as you go: 0.85 £/kWh (rapid), 0.89 £/kWh (ultra-rapid)
Subscribers: 0.63 £/kWh (rapid), 0.69 £/kWh (ultra-rapid)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 7–9 AM | 80 % | Commuters topping up & café |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 60 % | Lunch‐time shoppers |
| Saturdays 10–4 PM | 90 % | Weekend road‐trippers |
| Evenings (after 6 PM) | 40 % | Late-shift drivers |
Pro Tip: Validate your ticket immediately on arrival, then enjoy a free 2 h stay while you grab a coffee and fuel up.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Bean Café & M&S Food | 1 min | Fresh coffee, snacks & convenience |
| BP Car Wash & Jet Wash | 2 min | Quick exterior or interior clean |
| Northampton Road Bus Stops | 3 min | Routes to Brackley town centre |
| Local industrial units & offices | 5 min | Quick break spot for local workers |
🛒 On-Site Amenities
Fuel Pumps: Unleaded, Diesel, LPG
Food & Retail: M&S Simply Food, Wild Bean Café
Car Care: Forecourt car wash, jet wash bays
Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, ATM, air/water station
⚠️ Important Notices
Overstay Penalties: Exceeding 2 h incurs automated charges on exit.
Height Restriction: None (suitable for vans & minibuses)
Maintenance: Rapid chargers may be offline for calibration during off-peak hours—check BP Pulse app for live status.
📌 Expert Tips
EV Users: Book your charging slot via the BP Pulse app to guarantee an available ultra-rapid bay.
Car Wash Hack: Combine a car wash with café visit to maximize your free parking window.
Fuel Savings: Subscribers save up to 20 % on charging rates—consider a BP Pulse membership if you’re a regular EV user.
🔮 Future Developments
Q4 2025: Addition of 2 × 7 kW Pod Point slow chargers for overnight stays.
2026: Implementation of ANPR pay-by-plate to eliminate barrier tickets.
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