🚗 CCP Slutchers Lane Car Park – The Complete Warrington City Centre Parking Guide
Slutchers Lane – secure pay-on-exit parking, free evenings & Sundays, minutes from town & train.
🚗 Type: Public Pay-on-Exit Car Park (CCP Parking UK)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; pay at exit)
🌟 Rating: N/A (private operator facility)
💰 Pricing & Payment
Tariffs (24 h):
Up to 1 h: £1.50
Up to 2 h: £3.00
Up to 4 h: £5.00
All day (max 24 h): £7.00
Evening & Sunday Flat Rate: £3.00 (exit by 08:00 next day)
Payment Methods: Pay-on-exit machines (coins, contactless, card) or CCP app/QR code
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 h—display badge and validate at machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~100 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 marked bays (free for badge holders) |
| EV Bays | 4 × 7 kW charging points (activate via CCP app) |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lining |
| Lighting | LED floodlights throughout |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket fallback |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; periodic CCP patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff display & wayfinding at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Accessible Bays: Six bays adjacent to pedestrian gate—level route to exit
Drop-Off Zone: Short-term pull-in beside entrance for unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Slutchers Lane pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide footpaths to station entrance and town center
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: 4 × 7 kW CCP chargers—pay via app or RFID
Planned (2025): Feasibility for 4 × 22 kW rapid chargers in south corner
Nearest Additional Chargers:
Warrington West Station CP: 4 × 7 kW, 8 min walk
Rippleside Retail Park: 6 × 22 kW rapid, 10 min drive
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 80 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 75 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure & family visits |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 18:00 for the flat evening rate—ideal for concerts or dining out.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington Bank Quay Station | 5 min | Direct rail services to Liverpool |
| Town Centre Shopping | 7 min | Golden Square & Cultural Quarter |
| Bus Interchange (Finn St.) | 3 min | Frequent routes across borough |
| Sankey Canal Towpath | 5 min | Scenic riverside walks & cycling |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington West Station CP | 8 min | £0.50/hr; £3/day | EV charging & Crossrail access |
| Rippleside Retail Park CP | 10 min | Free (2 h max) | Shopping validation & café on-site |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone WA) | Adjacent | £0.20/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: ANPR & barrier enforcement—no tailgating
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Lost Ticket Charge: £50 if no ticket at exit
Maintenance: Barrier and lighting checks monthly; drainage cleared quarterly
📌 Expert Tips
Blue Badge Users: Validate your badge at the machine for a free stay—no app needed.
EV Drivers: Reserve charging bays via the CCP app to guarantee availability.
Evening Outing: Flat evening rate covers exit until 08:00 next day—great for late events.
App Benefits: Use the CCP app for contactless exit and rate comparisons before arrival.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Increase EV charging capacity by 50 % under council grant
2025 Q4: Introduce contactless pay-on-exit with mobile wallets
2026: Feasibility study for +50 bays on adjacent land (ref: WBC/PLN/2024/1198)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026
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