๐ Eskdale Park Car Park โ Complete HP22 5UJ Guide
Free 3 h parking at Eskdale Park โ perfect for hospital visits & local walks.
๐ Type: Surface Pay & Display & Permit Bays (Buckinghamshire Council, Zone EK)
๐ Open: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.2 / 5 (patient & visitor feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariff (MonโSat 08:00โ18:00):
First 30 min: Free (ticket required)
30 minโ3 h: ยฃ1.00 flat
Over 3 h (max stay 4 h): ยฃ2.50
Season Permits: Weekly ยฃ8 ยท Monthly ยฃ25 ยท Annual ยฃ250 (apply via council portal)
Blue Badge Holders: Free unlimited (badge displayed)
Payment: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code โEK22โ)
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol; display valid ticket/permit
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~80 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 bays closest to hospital entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED columns covering main aisles |
| Security | Occasional patrols; no CCTV |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to pay machines |
โฟ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs to footways and hospital forecourt
Accessible Routes: Tactile paving from bays to main reception
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by immediately outside A&E entrance for quick unloading
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 ร 7 kW Pod Point at Stoke Mandeville Station Car Park (5 min walk)
2 ร 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Mandeville Rd (4 min walk)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08โ10 am | 90 % | Outpatient appointments & staff |
| Weekdays 12โ2 pm | 70 % | Visiting relatives & cafรฉ patrons |
| Weekdays 4โ6 pm | 85 % | Shift-change staff & late appointments |
| Evenings & Sundays | Free | Off-peak patients & local residents |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 8 am for best bays near the main entrance or use RingGo to extend if your appointment overruns.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Main Gate | 1 min | Direct access to reception & A&E |
| Hospital Cafรฉ & Shop | 2 min | Light refreshments & essentials |
| Mandeville Road Bus Stops | 3 min | Frequent routes to Aylesbury & beyond |
| Stoke Mandeville Station | 5 min | Chiltern Line services to London & Bicester |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Inside hospital foyer (accessible)
ATM: Hospital main corridor (near cafรฉ)
Pharmacy: Hospital Outpatients Pharmacy
Food & Drink: Hospital cafรฉ, plus Costa & Greggโs at station
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville Station Car Park | 5 min | Free 2 h; ยฃ1.20 /h | 4 h | EV chargers & covered bays |
| Whiteleaf Community Centre Lot | 7 min | Free | No limit | Overflow; quieter outside peak times |
| Aylesbury Hospital MSCP | 10 min | ยฃ2.00 flat (day) | 24 h | Covered, CCTV & permit holder priority |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; vehicles overstaying may incur a Penalty Charge Notice.
Overnight Parking: Not permittedโexit by 18:00 or use station lot.
Maintenance: Annual line-painting every March; some bays closed for short periods.
Event Days: Hospital open days (June) may redirect parking to overflow siteโcheck signage.
๐ Expert Tips
Appointment Hack: Validate free first 30 min, then add pay-by-hour for longer visits.
Season Permit Value: If visiting >3ร/week, a monthly permit saves ~ยฃ10 vs. pay-and-display fees.
EV Users: Charge at station then use Greenways to walk to hospital in 5 min.
Shuttle Service: On busy days, hospital runs a free buggy shuttle from station car park.
๐ฎ Future Developments
Late 2025: Installation of 4 ร 7 kW solar-powered EV chargers adjacent to east boundary.
2026: Roll-out of ANPR pay-by-plate for seamless entry/exitโno tickets required.
2027: Introduction of a covered walkway from car park to hospital entrance under the โPatient Comfortโ scheme.
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