๐ Bright Horizons Bunnybrookes Car Park โ The Definitive Cambridge CB2 Nursery & Local Parking Guide
Free 1-hour parking at Bright Horizons Bunnybrookes โ 20 bays on Unnamed Road, CB2 0SA, moments from Nursery entrance, local shops & bus stops for seamless drop-offs.
๐ Type: Private Customer & Visitor Car Park
๐ Open: MonโFri 07:30 โ 18:00 (Nursery hours)
๐ Rating: N/A (private facility)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for first 60 minutes (display nursery visitor permit)
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ30 charge โ permit required for any stay beyond 1 hour
Payment: No pay-and-display; permit issued by nursery reception
Blue Badge Holders: Free all day in marked bays (badge displayed)
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 20 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac |
| Lighting | Low-level LED bollards |
| Security | CCTV covering entrance & bays |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
โฟ Accessibility
Level, step-free routes from bays to nursery entrance
Wide disabled bays adjacent to pedestrian crossing
Drop-Off Zone: Short single-yellow curb at front gate (observe nursery signage)
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options (5-min walk):
Parkside Car Park (CB1 1JE): 6ร 7 kW chargers
Lion Yard Multi-Storey (CB2 3QN): 4ร rapid DC chargers
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ09:30 | 95 % | Nursery drop-offs |
| Weekdays 12:00โ13:00 | 40 % | Lunchtime pickups & local shoppers |
| Weekdays 16:00โ17:30 | 90 % | Nursery pick-ups |
Pro Tip: Arrive 10 minutes before nursery start/end to secure a bay.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Entrance | On-site | Immediate access for drop-offs |
| Local Parade Shops & Cafรฉ | 2 min | Essentials & coffee while you wait |
| Bus Stop on Histon Rd | 3 min | Regular routes into city centre |
| Midsummer Common | 8 min | Green space & riverside walks |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Parkside Car Park (5 min)
ATM: Barclays (Kingโs Parade, 7 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Drummer St, 7 min)
Food & Drink
Cafรฉ Kuda (2 min)
Fitzbillies Bakery (5 min)
Pret A Manger (Kingโs Parade, 7 min)
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Permit Display: Visitor permit must be displayed at all times to avoid charge
Enforcement Hours: MonโFri 07:30โ18:00; PCNs issued immediately for unauthorised parking
Maintenance: Annual surface re-lining each September (next: Sept 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Nursery Permit: Obtain permit sticker on arrival to validate free hour
Bay Choice: Use bays closest to the fence for quickest access to entrance
Plan B: If full, use Parkside Car Park (free 1 hr with app validation) and walk 5 min
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Proposal to convert 4 bays to dual EV charging/visitor spaces under nursery green initiative
2026: Potential expansion of bay count to 25 subject to council planning
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