🚗 Bury Lane Car Park – The Complete Rickmansworth Parking Guide
Bury Lane – convenient pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, minutes from town & canal towpath.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Three Rivers District Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
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Up to 30 min: £0.60
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Up to 1 h: £1.20
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Up to 2 h: £2.00
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Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.50
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Payment Methods:
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Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
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Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 98410)
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Resident Permits: Zone RM permit £50 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
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Season Tickets: Weekly permit £12 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
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| Total Spaces | 70 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays adjacent to entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2022 |
| Lighting | LED perimeter bollards (08:00–18:00 enforcement hours) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; Three Rivers Council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Blue Badge Bays: Four bays nearest pay machines—free with badge displayed
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Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside machines for quick set-down
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Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Bury Lane pavement
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Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth route to town centre and towpath
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
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On-Site Charging: None installed
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Planned (2025): Feasibility for 2×7 kW chargers in northeast corner
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Nearest Live Chargers:
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Rickmansworth Station CP: 4×7 kW units, 8 min walk
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Croxley Station CP: 2×22 kW rapid, 10 min drive
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📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
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| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 80 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 70 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 85 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure & towpath users |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stays—ideal for waterside pubs.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
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| Rickmansworth High Street | 3 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 5 min | Scenic walks & cycle routes |
| Rickmansworth Station | 8 min | Metropolitan line & Chiltern services |
| Bus Stop (Routes R4, R6) | Adjacent | Links to Watford, Uxbridge & St Albans |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Town centre (3 min walk)
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ATM: HSBC (High Street, 4 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 4 min)
Food & Drink
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The Waterside Café (2 min): Light bites & hot drinks
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The Maltsters Arms (5 min): Pub dining & craft ales
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Costa Coffee (4 min): Grab-and-go beverages
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
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| Rickmansworth Station CP | 8 min | £1.00/hr; £6/day | EV charging & covered bays |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone RM) | Adjacent | £0.30/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Chorleywood Station CP | 10 min dr | £0.50/hr; £4/day | Rapid chargers & Chiltern services |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
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Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; evenings/Sundays CCTV patrols
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Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
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Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
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Maintenance: Quarterly lining & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
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Commuter Saver: Weekly permit (£12) is cost-effective for regular rail travel.
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Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use free bays—no need to hunt.
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Towpath Visits: Park free after 18:00 and enjoy sunset strolls.
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Weather Alert: Northern bays can pond in heavy rain—choose bays near entrance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
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2025 Q3: Install on-site EV charging bays funded by council grant
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2025 Q4: Upgrade pay machines to cashless-only & multilingual UI
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2026: Feasibility study for +30 bays on adjacent council land (ref: TRDC/PLN/2024/1035)
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Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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