🚗 Euro Car Parks – Green Oaks Way Widnes Shopping Centre Car Park
Pay just £1/day at Green Oaks Way – 460 bays at Widnes Market & Green Oaks Shopping Centre with free 2-hour parking in Morrison’s bays, Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00, and free evenings & Sundays for stress-free shopping.
🚗 Type: Private Customer & Public Pay-on-Foot Car Park (managed by Euro Car Parks)
🕒 Open:
Paid Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Free Hours: Mon–Sat before 09:00 & after 17:00; all day Sunday & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 3.8 / 5 (mixed user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Day Rate: £1.00 per day (9:00–17:00)
Morrison’s Customer Bays: Free 2-hour stay (receipt validation required)
Overstay Penalty: £100 PCN (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days)
Payment: Pay-on-foot machines (coins, card) or PayByPhone app (location code on signage)
Blue Badge Holders: Free all day in marked bays (display badge clearly)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 460 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 15 marked Blue Badge bays |
| Motorcycle Bays | 10 compact bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | Full LED perimeter lighting |
| Security | ANPR enforcement, CCTV monitoring & seasonal patrols |
| Height Limit | None (coach & van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free, level access from all zones to shopping centre entrances
Wide aisles adjacent to Blue Badge bays
Receipt-validate at Morrison’s or use payment machines for extended free stay
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Morrison’s Forecourt (Green Oaks Way): 4× 7 kW chargers – in-bay validation extends free stay
Widnes Market Car Park: 2× rapid DC chargers – 3-minute walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Sat 09:00–11:00 | 90 % | Morning shoppers & commuters |
| Mon–Sat 12:00–14:00 | 75 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Mon–Sat 15:00–17:00 | 85 % | Afternoon shoppers |
| Saturdays All Day | 100 % | Weekend leisure visitors |
| Sundays All Day | 40 % | Market & community users |
Pro Tip: Park in Morrison’s bays and grab a validated ticket at Customer Services for a free 2-hour stay.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Shopping Centre | On-site | Tesco, Boots, eateries & services |
| Widnes Market | 1 min | Weekly markets & local food stalls |
| Widnes Train & Bus Interchange | 5 min | Rail to Liverpool & Manchester |
| Halton Lea Retail Park | 4 min | Homewares, fashion & fast food |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Market Hall (1-min)
ATM: Lloyds (Green Oaks Centre)
Pharmacy: Boots (Green Oaks Centre)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (Green Oaks)
Greggs & Subway (Market Hall)
The Railway Bell Pub (5-min walk)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Market Car Park | On-site | £1.00/day | 24 h | Rapid DC chargers & covered bays |
| Morrison’s Customer Bays | On-site | Free (2 h) | 2 h | In-store validation extends stay |
| Halton Lea Multi-Storey Car Park | 0.3 mi | £0.80/h (£5 max) | 24 h | EV charging & multi-storey protection |
⚠️ Important Notices
Paid Hours Enforcement: 09:00–17:00 Mon–Sat; PCNs issued by Euro Car Parks
Free Periods: Ensure you validate Morrison’s bays or pay at machines to avoid fines
Maintenance: Quarterly surface inspections & line-marking (next: Jul 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Grace Period: No fines before payment hours begin at 09:00, but always validate or pay first thing
Bay Choice: Use the central aisle bays for quickest access to pay machines and exits
Stay Updated: Follow Halton Borough Council updates for any changes to parking policy
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to introduce dedicated EV charging bays under Halton’s Green Transport Fund
2026: Potential installation of pay-by-plate cameras to speed up entry & exit
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