🚗 Car Park D – Aylesbury Town Centre Parking Guide
Affordable parking at Car Park D – perfect for town centre shopping, offices & the nearby Waterside Theatre. Easy pay-by-phone with generous stay limits in HP21 9EX.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Buckinghamshire Council
🕒 Open: 07:00 – 19:00 Mon–Sat (Sundays & Bank Holidays free)
🌟 Rating: 4.0/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.00 per hour
Maximum Stay: 8 hours
Payment: Pay & Display machines (card/contactless) or RingGo app (Zone ID: 8453)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 h (display badge & register via RingGo)
Permits: No long-stay permits; multi-day users can purchase a weekly stay pass online
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~120 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | LED column lighting across the site |
| Security | CCTV coverage & periodic council patrols |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Designated Bays: 8 Blue Badge bays near the pay machines and exit
Accessible Routes: Level drop-kerb crossings to pavements; tactile paving to machines
Drop-Off Zone: Layby adjacent to the main entrance for quick passenger loading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Friars Square MSCP: 4×7 kW Pod Point units (0.5 mi / 10 min walk)
Tesco Aylesbury: 4×7 kW Pod Point units (0.7 mi / 12 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08–10) | ~85 % | Commuters & office workers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~60 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Weekdays Afternoons | ~70 % | Errand runners & theatre-goers |
| Saturdays (10–14) | ~90 % | Weekend shoppers & market-goers |
Pro Tip: Use the RingGo app to top up remotely and avoid returning to your car.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Town Centre | 5 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Waterside Theatre | 3 min | Live shows & events |
| Friars Square Shopping MSCP | 10 min | Multi-storey with EV charging bays |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 7 min | Scenic walks & cycle routes |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol Mon–Sat; PCNs £70 for misuse or overstay
Overnight Parking: Not permitted—gates locked at 19:00
Surface Warning: Painted markings may be slippery in wet conditions
📌 Expert Tips
App Pre-Pay Hack: Register RingGo auto top-up to extend stays seamlessly.
Market Days: Park here for quick access to Wednesday and Saturday markets at Union Street.
Badge Convenience: Blue Badge holders skip machines—register badge once via app.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Buckinghamshire Council trialling real-time occupancy sensors integrated in RingGo.
2026+: Feasibility study for installing solar-powered on-site EV chargers in Car Park D.
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