🚗 Cobden Street Car Park – The Essential Warrington Orford Parking Guide
Free 24/7 parking at Cobden Street Car Park – 28 bays on Cobden Street, WA2 7AL, just a 5-minute walk from Golden Square, bus interchange & Orford High Street for hassle-free visits.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Off-Street Surface Car Park
🕒 Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
🌟 Rating: N/A (no public reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no time restrictions)
Payment: Not required (no pay-and-display)
Blue Badge Holders: Free (badge clearly displayed)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 28 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | Standard street-lamp illumination |
| Security | Occasional CCTV patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free, level access from Cobden Street pavement
Wide marked access aisles at disabled bays
Nearest Adapted Parking: Church Street Car Park (0.2 mi; 4 bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Single-yellow curb adjacent to entrance (observe signage)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Elmsleigh Shopping Centre Car Park (5-minute walk): 4× 7 kW chargers
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 75 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 40 % | Evening shoppers |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 65 % | Weekend town-centre visitors |
| Sundays All Day | 30 % | Leisure & leisure shoppers |
Pro Tip: When full, use Winwick Street Car Park (0.2 mi; pay-and-display, £1.00/h up to 6 h).
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Square Shopping Centre | 5 min | 80+ shops, eateries & cinema |
| Warrington Central Bus Interchange | 6 min | County-wide bus services |
| Orford High Street | 4 min | Cafés, pubs & convenience stores |
| Halliwell Jones Stadium | 15 min | Rugby & events |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Time Square Car Park (6 min walk)
ATM: Barclays (Golden Square)
Pharmacy: Boots (Golden Square Level 1)
Food & Drink
Café Nero (Golden Square)
The Kings Bench (High Street)
Greggs (Time Square)
Subway (Time Square)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winwick Street Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.00/h (6 h max) | 6 h | Central location, pay-&-display |
| Marsh Street Car Park | 0.3 mi | Free (no limit) | Unlimited | Free surface lot |
| Town Hall Car Park | 0.3 mi | Time-based charges | 4 h max | Blue Badge free, permit holders |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Occurs via CCTV and patrols; penalties for misuse or non-badge holders in disabled bays
Event Days to Avoid: Warrington Market (Thursdays), Christmas Lights Switch-On (Nov) draw high demand
Maintenance: Annual lining & signage review (next: Spring 2026)
📌 Expert Tips
Blue Badge Display: Always show your badge to avoid a penalty notice
Bay Choice: Use bays on the eastern side for quickest exit onto Orford Lane
Stay Updated: Check Warrington Borough Council’s car-park page for live capacity feeds
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Council reviewing proposals to add EV charging bays under borough’s Low-Emission Strategy
2026: Potential expansion to 35 bays and upgraded LED lighting
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