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๐Ÿš— Cambridge Leisure Park Car Park โ€“ Complete CB1 7GX Guide

Park free 2 h at Leisure Park โ€“ cinema, bowling & dine-in on your doorstep.

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๐Ÿš— Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Operated by Cambridge City Council)
๐Ÿ•’ Open: Monโ€“Sat 08:00โ€“18:00 (enforced); free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
๐ŸŒŸ Rating: 4.4 / 5 (visitor feedback)


๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing & Permits

  • Tariff (Monโ€“Sat 08:00โ€“18:00):

    • First 2 h: Free (ticket required)

    • 2โ€“4 h: ยฃ1.20 / h

    • Over 4 h (max stay 4 h): ยฃ2.40 flat

  • Evenings & Sundays: Free (no ticket needed)

  • Blue Badge Holders: May park free at any time (badge displayed)

  • Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app

  • Season Tickets: Available for local businesses via council portal


๐Ÿ“Š Capacity & Physical Features

Feature Detail
Total Spaces ~100 marked bays
Disabled Bays 8 bays adjacent to main Leisure Park entrance
Surface Smooth tarmac with clear bay lining
Lighting LED columns across aisles
Security CCTV at entry/exit; periodic patrols
Entry/Exit Unbarriered; clear signage to machines

โ™ฟ Accessibility

  • Step-Free Access: Kerb ramps to all bays and footways

  • Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by directly outside main entrance

  • Accessible Routes: Level paths to cinema, bowling alley & eateries


๐Ÿ”Œ EV Infrastructure

  • On-Site Chargers: None installed

  • Nearest Options:

    • 4 ร— 7 kW Pod Point at Clifton Road Car Park (3 min walk)

    • 2 ร— 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Clifton Way (2 min walk)


๐Ÿ“… Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe Occupancy Typical Users
Weekdays 16:00โ€“18:00 90 % After-work leisure visitors
Weekends 12:00โ€“16:00 100 % Families & groups
Evenings 18:00โ€“22:00 85 % Cinema & bowling guests
Weekdays 10:00โ€“12:00 50 % Cafรฉ & gym patrons

Pro Tip: Grab a free 2 h ticket before your visit; validate immediately to avoid forgetting.


๐Ÿšถ Walkability Score

Destination Walk Time Key Benefit
Cineworld Cinema 1 min Latest releases & IMAX screens
Hollywood Bowl 1 min Bowling, arcade & bar area
Prezzo & Nandoโ€™s 2 min Diverse dining options
Grafton Centre (shops & buses) 8 min Retail & public transport links

๐Ÿ›’ Nearby Amenities

  • Public Toilets: Inside Leisure Park foyer

  • ATM: Outside Cineworld lobby

  • Pharmacy: Boots, Grafton Centre (8 min)

  • First Aid: Reception desk in main complex


๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site Distance Cost Max Stay Advantage
Clifton Road Car Park 3 min Free 2 h; ยฃ1.20 / h 4 h On-site EV charging
Grafton Centre MSCP 8 min ยฃ1.50 / h; ยฃ8 / day 24 h Covered, CCTV
Parkside Car Park 5 min First 1 h free; ยฃ2 / h 6 h Cheaper short-stay option

โš ๏ธ Important Notices

  • Enforcement: Monโ€“Sat 08:00โ€“18:00; fines apply for non-display or overstays

  • Barrier: No barriers onsiteโ€”ticket must be displayed visibly

  • Maintenance: Annual line-repainting in September; temporary bay closures


๐Ÿ“Œ Expert Tips

  • 2 h Free Hack: Validate on arrival, then quickly pop to Grafton for any extra errands.

  • App Top-Up: Use RingGo to extend if your movie overruns.

  • Evening Saver: After 18:00 parking is freeโ€”ideal for late shows.


๐Ÿ”ฎ Future Developments

  • Q4 2025: Council evaluating installation of 6 ร— 7 kW EV chargers at Leisure Park.

  • 2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate system to remove the need for paper tickets.

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