
Tiered patient & visitor parking at Clatterbridge P2 โ new variable rates from 4 Sept 2023, free short stays & concessions for Blue Badge holders, just steps from clinics on Rocklands Lane.
๐ Type: Public Pay & Display (Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
๐ Enforcement: 24/7 automated ANPR entry and exit
๐ Rating: Not publicly rated
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Free up to 1 hour (short visits)
1โ4 hours: hourly rate applies
4โ12 hours: reduced daily cap
Over 12 hours: standard daily maximum
Lost ticket fee: ยฃ10
Concessions:
Disabled badge holders park free in designated bays
Critical-care and end-of-life visitors register at reception for free stays
Frequent outpatients (3+ appointments/month) may apply for a concessionary permit
Parents accompanying overnight pediatric patients park free between 19:00โ07:00
Night-shift staff park free between 19:30โ08:30 with Trust ID
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total spaces | ~180 bays (P2 area) |
| Disabled bays | 10+ marked close to entrances |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | Perimeter floodlights |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV and patrols |
โฟ Accessibility & Concessions
Level access from bays to hospital entrances
Covered walkways to outpatient clinics
Concession forms available at main reception
๐ EV Infrastructure
No chargers in P2
Nearest: 4 ร 7 kW Type 2 bays in adjacent P1 area
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 90 % | Morning clinic arrivals |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 70 % | Lunchtime outpatients |
| Weekdays 16:00โ18:00 | 80 % | Shift-change staff, late clinics |
| Evenings & Weekends | 50 % | Visiting outpatients |
Pro Tip: Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment for a free short-stay bay.
๐ถ Walkability & Site Access
Clatterbridge General Hospital: adjacent to P2
Reception & Cash Office: 2 min walk for permits and enquiries
Shuttle bus to Arrowe Park: 5 min walk to pick-up point
Rocklands Lane bus stop: 3 min walk for local services
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
ANPR enforcement year-roundโensure badge or permit is registered
PCNs issued for non-registration or overstays (ยฃ70 standard charge)
Concession registration required in advance to avoid charges
๐ Expert Tips
Use the hospitalโs parking app to manage sessions and register concessions
Keep your appointment under 1 hour to qualify for free short-stay parking
Night-shift staff: display Trust ID to park free after 19:30
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Potential EV charging bay installation in P2
2026: Planned rollout of pay-on-exit ANPR across all Trust car parks