🚗 Car Park Fitzwilliam Street – Complete Peterborough Parking Guide
Affordable on-street parking on Fitzwilliam St – steps from Queensgate Shopping, the New Theatre & Peterborough Station. Ideal for quick city stops and errands.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display
🏛️ Council Jurisdiction: Peterborough City Council
🕒 Open: 24/7 physical access; chargeable hours Mon–Sat 08:00–18:30, Sun 12:30–17:00
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (Google local reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £2.50 per hour (no maximum stay)
Payment: APCOA Connect app, RingGo, Just Park, PayByPhone, or on-street pay machines (card, contactless, cash)
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking for up to 3 hours (display badge and register via cashless provider)
Permits: None available for on-street bays
Future Changes: Council reviewing extended Sunday free parking pilot
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 15 marked on-street bays |
| Surface | Asphalt roadway |
| Lighting | Standard street lights |
| Security | City-centre CCTV coverage |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans; overnight parking prohibited) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Free for Blue Badge holders (up to 3 h) but no dedicated bay markings
Nearest Adapted Parking: Town Hall Car Park (5 min walk) with designated Blue Badge bays
Drop-Off Zone: Loading bay outside New Theatre entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Queensgate Shopping Centre (PE1 1NT – 4 min walk): 18× 7 kW Type 2 fast chargers (free use)
Trinity Street Car Park (PE1 1HF – 6 min walk): Town Council rapid points via Pod Point
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday 08:00–10:00 | ~60% | Commuters |
| Weekday 12:00–14:00 | ~40% | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | ~80% | Leisure & market customers |
| Evenings after 18:30 | ~20% | Theatre & restaurant guests |
Pro Tip: Park by 09:00 on Saturdays to secure a space; Sundays before 12:30 are often free under the council’s pilot scheme.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Shopping | 4 min | 2,300-space mall with shops & dining |
| New Theatre | 2 min | West End shows & live performances |
| St Mary’s Church | 8 min | Historic cathedral & heritage exhibits |
| Peterborough Station | 10 min | East Coast Main Line services |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Queensgate (Ground & Levels 1–4)
ATM: Post Office (Market Place, 8 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Queensgate, Level 1)
Food & Drink:
Pret A Manger (inside Queensgate)
Café Nero (High St, 3 min walk)
The Bull Hotel Bar (St Peter’s Rd, 5 min walk)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Street (on-street) | 0.1 mi (2 min) | £2.50/hr | – | Spare on-street capacity |
| Park Road 60A Multistorey | 0.2 mi (4 min) | £2.50/hr; £6 max | 24 h | Covered, CCTV |
| Riverside Car Park (surface) | 0.3 mi (6 min) | £0–£3.50 (tiered) | 13 h | First 10 min free, longer stays |
⚠️ Important Notices
Overstay Penalties: Strict enforcement; Penalty Charge Notice £70 (reduced if paid early)
Overnight Parking: Prohibited—bays enforced until midnight
Event Days: High demand during Peterborough Festival & half-marathon weekend
Surface Warning: Kerbside bays sloping; mind the gutter
📌 Expert Tips
Pre-Booking Hack: Reserve via APCOA Connect to guarantee a bay on weekday mornings.
Sunday Savings: Park from 12:30 on Sundays under the free-parking trial—double-check signage.
Quick Shop: Combine with a stop at Queensgate for five-hour free parking (check centre policy).
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Installation of smart-sensor availability displays on local pay-by-phone apps
2026+: Council exploring conversion of nearby on-street bays to EV-only slots
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