? Type: Council-Operated Pay & Display (coins, cards or RingGo)
? Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
? Rating: N/A (no public online reviews)
? Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour: £1.50
1–2 hours: £2.50
2–3 hours: £3.50
3–4 hours: £4.50
4–5 hours & over: £5.50
Overnight (21:00–07:30): £4.00
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking all day (badge must be on display)
Enforcement: ANPR; fixed penalty notices for non-payment or contraventions
? Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 47 standard bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 designated Blue Badge bays |
| Motorcycle Bays | 5 |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | Street-lamp LED lighting |
| Security | ANPR cameras; occasional CCTV |
| Height Limit | 1.98 m |
♿ Accessibility
Level, step-free access from Buckingham Gardens
Wide access aisles at disabled bays
Blue Badge free all-day parking
Drop-Off Zone: Limited single-yellow curbside (observe signs)
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Queensmere Centre Car Park (3× 7 kW chargers) – 5 min walk
Slough Station Car Park (2× rapid DC chargers) – 8 min walk
? Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | 80 % | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Shoppers & visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 60 % | Return-home commuters |
| Saturdays 11:00–15:00 | 70 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays 11:00–15:00 | 50 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Use RingGo to top up your session remotely and avoid a dash back to the machine.
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Slough Railway Station | 6 min | Trains to London, Reading & beyond |
| Queensmere Shopping Centre | 5 min | 80+ shops, eateries & cinema |
| Slough High Street | 4 min | Boutiques, cafés & services |
| Faraday Road Bus Interchange | 3 min | Local & regional bus services |
? Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Queensmere Centre (Level 1)
ATM: NatWest (High Street)
Pharmacy: Boots (Queensmere, Level 2)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (Queensmere)
Pret A Manger (High Street)
The Bhaji Shop (High Street)
The Diner (Queensmere)
?️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel Street Car Park | 0.1 mi | Same tariff | 24 h | Closer to town centre |
| Queensmere Centre Car Park | 0.2 mi | Free (3 h) then £1.50/h | 24 h | On-site EV chargers |
| Burnham Lane Car Park | 0.3 mi | £1.20/h (up to £6 max) | 12 h | Quiet corner location |
⚠️ Important Notices
Blue Badge Display: Mandatory to avoid PCN
Enforcement Hours: 24/7 via ANPR
Event Days to Avoid: Slough Festival (June) & Christmas Light Switch-On (Nov)
Maintenance: Annual lining & barrier checks (next: Nov 2025)
? Expert Tips
Early Bird: Arrive before 08:00 AM for best selection of bays
Bay Choice: Park nearest the Queensmere exit for fastest departure
Stay Updated: Follow Slough BC on Twitter for live car-park availability alerts
? Future Developments
2026: Council exploring introduction of modest tariffs (30 min free, then £1/h)
2027: Potential installation of 4 EV bays under borough’s Low-Emission Strategy
Low fine activity reported by drivers.
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