๐ Coopers Hill Car Park โ The Complete Englefield Green Parking Guide
Scenic Coopers Hill parking โ pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, gateway to Windsor Great Park.
๐ Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead)
๐ Open: Enforcement 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; free evenings (18:00โ08:00), all day Sundays & Bank Holidays
๐ Rating: No aggregate public review score available
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (MonโSat, 08:00โ18:00):
Up to 1 h: ยฃ0.80
Up to 2 h: ยฃ1.50
Up to 4 h: ยฃ2.80
All day (max stay 10 h): ยฃ4.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App (RingGo โ zone 94560)
Resident Permits: None available for this site; on-street permits apply in nearby zones
Season Tickets: Weekly permit ยฃ20 (valid any enforcement day)
Tariff History: Last increase +10 p across bands in April 2024; next review Q4 2025
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 70 bays |
| Standard Bays | 64 unmarked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 wider bays near pay machines |
| Surface | Level tarmac with high-visibility white lining (repainted 2022) |
| Lighting | 6 LED floodlights, average 8 lux |
| Drainage | Central channel drains; biannual clearance |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for minibuses) |
| Security | 4 CCTV cameras (24/7 recording); periodic civil enforcement |
| Signage | Digital display board showing live occupancy and zone code |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays adjacent to footpath entranceโfree with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Short-term pull-in beside pay machines for easy drop-off
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to footpath leading to hill trailhead
Pathways: 2 m-wide asphalt paths with gentle gradients, handrail at steeper section
Audible Assistance: Pay machine offers voice prompts on demand
๐ EV Infrastructure & Future Proposals
On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Proposed (2025): Feasibility study for 2ร7 kW chargers in the car parkโs northwest corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Egham Station Car Park (TW20 9PS): 4ร22 kW units, 10 min walk
Bishops Wood MSCP (SL5 9YY): 6ร7 kW units, 5 min drive / 15 min walk
๐ Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 60 % | Commuters & walkers |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 40 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00โ18:00 | 50 % | Evening dog-walkers |
| Weekends AprโSep 10:00โ14:00 | 95 % | Hill-climbers & picnickers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
| Autumn (OctโNov) | 70 % | Foliage photographers |
Pro Tip: For sunrise runs or autumn leaf tours, arrive before 09:00 on weekends to secure a bay.
๐ถ Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Coopers Hill Ridge | 1 min | Panoramic views over Windsor Great Park |
| Englefield Green Village Centre | 8 min | Shops, cafรฉs & community centre |
| Egham Station | 12 min | Trains to London Waterloo and Reading |
| Bus Stop (Routes 71, 72) | Adjacent | Frequent service to Staines and Windsor |
๐ Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Village Hall car park (8 min walk)
ATM: Santander (Village High Street, 8 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Village centre, 8 min walk)
Food & Drink
The Old Cottage Cafรฉ (5 min): Breakfast & afternoon tea
Hare & Hounds Pub (7 min): Traditional fare & real ales
Englefield Green Social Club (6 min): Bar & light bites
Retail & Leisure
Village Green Bookshop (8 min): Local reads & gifts
Runnymede Hotel Spa (10 min): Spa day packages & pool access
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englefield Green Village CP (SL5 7HE) | 8 min | ยฃ0.50/hr; ยฃ3 all day | 10 h | Closer to shops & cafes |
| Windsor Great Park โ Obelisk Car Park | 5 min | ยฃ1.20/hr; ยฃ6 day | 24 h | Closer to parkโs southern gates, overflow |
| St Judeโs Road On-Street (Zone EGR) | Adjacent | ยฃ0.20/20 min | 2 h max | Short-stay & pay-by-app only |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement Hours: 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat by Windsor & Maidenhead enforcement team
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 PCN (reduced to ยฃ35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at ownerโs expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface and drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Early Explorer: Arrive before 09:00 on weekends for sunrise views without the crowds.
Picnic Prep: Use the weekly permit (ยฃ20) for multiple visitsโideal for regular dog-walkers and runners.
Blue Badge Holders: Park free in one of the four marked bays nearest the entrance.
Weather Alert: The eastern bay section pools in heavy rain; choose bays closest to the entrance.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays pending grant approval
2025 Q4: Digital pay station trial with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for 20 additional bays under Royal Borough parking strategy (planning ref: RBWM/PLN/2024/411)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Nov 2025
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