🚗 Cambridge Leisure Park Car Park – Complete CB1 7GX Guide
Park free 2 h at Leisure Park – cinema, bowling & dine-in on your doorstep.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Operated by Cambridge City Council)
🕒 Open: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 (enforced); free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
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First 2 h: Free (ticket required)
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2–4 h: £1.20 / h
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Over 4 h (max stay 4 h): £2.40 flat
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Evenings & Sundays: Free (no ticket needed)
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Blue Badge Holders: May park free at any time (badge displayed)
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Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app
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Season Tickets: Available for local businesses via council portal
📊 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 |
♿ Accessibility
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Step-Free Access: Kerb ramps to all bays and footways
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Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by directly outside main entrance
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Accessible Routes: Level paths to cinema, bowling alley & eateries
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Chargers: None installed
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Nearest Options:
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4 × 7 kW Pod Point at Clifton Road Car Park (3 min walk)
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2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Clifton Way (2 min walk)
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 90 % | After-work leisure visitors |
| Weekends 12:00–16:00 | 100 % | Families & groups |
| Evenings 18:00–22:00 | 85 % | Cinema & bowling guests |
| Weekdays 10:00–12:00 | 50 % | Café & gym patrons |
Pro Tip: Grab a free 2 h ticket before your visit; validate immediately to avoid forgetting.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cineworld Cinema | 1 min | Latest releases & IMAX screens |
| Hollywood Bowl | 1 min | Bowling, arcade & bar area |
| Prezzo & Nando’s | 2 min | Diverse dining options |
| Grafton Centre (shops & buses) | 8 min | Retail & public transport links |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
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Public Toilets: Inside Leisure Park foyer
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ATM: Outside Cineworld lobby
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Pharmacy: Boots, Grafton Centre (8 min)
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First Aid: Reception desk in main complex
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Road Car Park | 3 min | Free 2 h; £1.20 / h | 4 h | On-site EV charging |
| Grafton Centre MSCP | 8 min | £1.50 / h; £8 / day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV |
| Parkside Car Park | 5 min | First 1 h free; £2 / h | 6 h | Cheaper short-stay option |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; fines apply for non-display or overstays
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Barrier: No barriers onsite—ticket must be displayed visibly
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Maintenance: Annual line-repainting in September; temporary bay closures
📌 Expert Tips
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2 h Free Hack: Validate on arrival, then quickly pop to Grafton for any extra errands.
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App Top-Up: Use RingGo to extend if your movie overruns.
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Evening Saver: After 18:00 parking is free—ideal for late shows.
🔮 Future Developments
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Q4 2025: Council evaluating installation of 6 × 7 kW EV chargers at Leisure Park.
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2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate system to remove the need for paper tickets.
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