
Free all-day parking in Car Park C at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet – undercover bays, direct mall access and optional Premium Parking for guaranteed prime spots.
🚗 Type: Covered Multi-Storey Retail Car Park (McArthurGlen Designer Outlet)
🕒 Open: 07:00–22:00 daily (outer levels accessible 24/7 for early arrivals/late departures)
🌟 Rating: 4.7 / 5 (average visitor reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Stay Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Parking | Free | Unlimited duration during opening hours |
| Premium Parking (reserve) | £7.50 per day | Reserved bay close to luxury stores; includes 10 % discount voucher pack & hands-free shopping service¹ |
| Valet Parking² | From £20 per day | Door-to-door service arranged via Guest Experience Team |
How to Access: Drive straight in—no ticket needed for standard parking; pay-on-booking for Premium or Valet.
Blue Badge Holders: Free standard parking; marked disabled bays available on each level.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~650 marked bays across five levels |
| Disabled Bays | 10 per level, nearest lifts |
| Surface | Smooth concrete |
| Lighting | Full LED in all levels |
| Height Restriction | 2.1 m clearance at ramps |
| Lifts & Stairs | Two banks of lifts; stairwells on each corner |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV surveillance & regular patrols |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Clearly signed bays adjacent to lifts; ramps and level corridors to outlet entrances.
Drop-Off Zone: Covered unloading area on ground level, just outside the main mall entrance.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None in Car Park C.
Nearest EV Points:
Car Park A (north): 4 × 7 kW Type 2 Pod Point bays (level 2)
Car Park B (south): 2 × 22 kW fast chargers (basement)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (09–11) | 75 % | Early shoppers & outlet staff |
| Weekday Afternoons (12–15) | 60 % | Leisure visitors |
| Weekends (10–14) | 95 % | Families & designer-brand shoppers |
| Evenings (17–20) | 40 % | Late departures & dining guests |
Pro Tip: Opt for Premium Parking on weekends to bypass busy standard bays and enjoy hands-free shopping.
🚶 Walkability & Mall Access
| Destination | Distance | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet | Direct | Covered walkway from all lift cores |
| Food Quarter & Restaurants | On-site | Wide variety of cafés, brasseries & fast food |
| Bus Hub & Taxi Rank | 2 min | Frequent local & regional connections |
| Cheshire Oaks Retail Park | 5 min | B&Q, Next & other big-box stores |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: All levels, next to lifts
Family Rooms: Ground floor, near main atrium
Customer Services: Lower mall, Guest Experience desk
Baby-Changing & Feeding Areas: Marked on mall maps
🅿️ Alternative Parking Options
| Car Park | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Park A (Outdoor) | Adjacent | Free | Unlimited | EV charging & closer to outlet entry |
| Car Park B (Multi) | 2 min walk | Free | Unlimited | Fast chargers & shaded bays |
| On-Street (Kinsey Rd) | 3 min | £1.20/hr | 2 hrs max | Pay-by-phone short-stay convenience |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Standard parking enforcement 07:00–22:00; unauthorised parking beyond hours may incur a charge.
Height/Size: Maximum vehicle height 2.1 m—oversized vehicles directed to nearby surface lots.
Seasonal Events: During sale weekends and events, consider Premium Parking to guarantee a spot.
📌 Expert Tips
Hands-Free Shopping: Use the Premium Parking hands-free service—shops will deliver bags to your car when you’re ready.
Weekend Strategy: Arrive before 10 am on Saturdays to secure a standard bay near the lifts; otherwise, pre-book Premium.
Blue Badge Hack: If disabled bays are occupied, use any standard bay and obtain validation at Customer Services.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: McArthurGlen planning to expand Car Park C lighting zones and add two EV rapid chargers on level 3.
2026: Potential integration of ANPR pay-on-exit for Premium Parking to streamline entry and exit.