๐ First Wood Street Car Park โ The Complete Nantwich Parking Guide
First Wood Street parking โ short-stay pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, moments from Nantwich town centre.
๐ Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Cheshire East Council)
๐ Open: Enforcement 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; free evenings (18:00โ08:00), all day Sundays & Bank Holidays
๐ Rating: No aggregated public review score available
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (MonโSat, 08:00โ18:00):
Up to 1 h: ยฃ0.50
Up to 2 h: ยฃ1.00
Up to 4 h: ยฃ2.00
All day (max stay 10 h): ยฃ3.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 95030)
Resident Permits: Zone NW permit ยฃ85/year (unlimited stays within enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly short-stay permit ยฃ12 (valid any enforcement day)
Tariff History: Last revised April 2024 (+10 p across bands); next review Q2 2025
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 80 bays |
| Standard Bays | 72 unmarked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 wider bays close to entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lining (repainted 2022) |
| Lighting | 8 LED floodlights, average 9 lux |
| Drainage | Four channel drains, cleared bi-annually |
| Signage | Digital display board with live occupancy & zone code |
| Machine Location | Island unit by pedestrian exit |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
| Security | CCTV coverage (4 cameras, 24/7); routine civil patrols |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue-Badge Bays: Four bays by pedestrian rampโfree with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in adjacent to machine for quick drop-offs
Kerb Ramps: Dual tactile-paved ramps to footpath
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth asphalt routes to Market Square
Audible Assistance: Pay machine offers voice prompts on demand
๐ EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2ร7 kW charging points in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Civic Way Car Park: 2ร22 kW units, 7 min walk
Morrisons Nantwich: 4ร7 kW units, 5 min walk
๐ Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 75 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 50 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00โ18:00 | 65 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 09:00โ13:00 | 90 % | Market-day shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 20 % | Leisure visitors |
| December Christmas Markets | 100 % | Festive shoppers |
Pro Tip: On Market Days (Wednesdays & Saturdays), arrive by 08:30 or use overflow at Civic Way Car Park.
๐ถ Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Market Square | 2 min | Daily market stalls & public toilets |
| Nantwich Railway Station | 10 min | Services to Crewe & Manchester |
| High Street | 3 min | Shops, cafรฉs & banking |
| Bus Stops (Routes 84, 85) | Adjacent | Frequent links to Crewe & Chester |
๐ Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Market Hall (2 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 4 min)
Food & Drink
The Golden Lion (1 min): Pub food & real ales
Cafรฉ Nuovo (2 min): All-day breakfast & lunch
The Raw Prawn (4 min): Seafood & river views
Retail & Leisure
Nantwich Museum (5 min): Local history exhibitions
Cheshire Ice Cream Farm (6 min): Seasonal treats & play area
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Way Car Park | 7 min | ยฃ1.00/hr; ยฃ4.50/day | 24 h | EV charging on site |
| Morrisons Nantwich | 5 min | Free (3 h max) | 3 h | Supermarket validation for extra time |
| On-Street Zone N (High Street) | Adjacent | ยฃ0.20/20 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay & app-only payment |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat by Cheshire East civil enforcement
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 & drainage inspections (next due Aug 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Market Day Strategy: Overflow to Civic Way and enjoy a short stroll back.
Evening Visitor: Park after 18:00 for a free evening stay.
Blue-Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of the four free accessible bays.
Weather Alert: Northern bays can pool after heavy rain; choose those nearest the exit.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Digital pay-station trial with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for additional 20 bays on adjacent land (planning ref: CEC/PLN/2024/478)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Dec 2025
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