🚗 Forge Car Park Stockton Heath – Complete Stockton Heath Forge Car Park Guide
Free all-day, 24/7 parking at The Forge Car Park on West Avenue – 34 bays just steps from The Forge Shopping Centre, cafes, pubs & bus links for stress-free visits.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Off-Street Car Park
🕒 Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (Citymaps user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no time restrictions)
Payment: Not required (no pay-and-display)
Future Changes: Under consultation to introduce limited free periods and modest tariffs from 2025 (retain 15 min free 09:00–15:00, 30 min free 15:00–22:00; Sundays free)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 34 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | None designated on-site |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | Street lamps |
| Security | Occasional CCTV patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van- and coach-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Level, step-free access from West Avenue
Free Blue Badge parking permitted (badge must be displayed)
Nearest Adapted Parking: Church Street Car Park, 0.2 mi (4 marked bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay single yellow line outside entrance (observe local restrictions)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options (2-min walk):
Be.EV Hub at The Forge Shopping Centre: 3× rapid (50 kW) & 2× fast (11 kW) chargers
London Road (A49) Charge Point: 2× 22 kW & 2× 51 kW chargers
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 60 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 40 % | Evening diners |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 85 % | Weekend shoppers & diners |
| Sundays All Day | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: On Saturdays, aim to arrive before 09:30 AM for best availability.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| The Forge Shopping Centre | 1 min | 40+ shops, cafés & cinema |
| Stockton Heath High Street | 3 min | Independent boutiques & eateries |
| Bus stops on London Road | 4 min | Frequent services across Warrington |
| Bridgewater Canal towpath access | 5 min | Scenic walks & cycle routes |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Inside The Forge (Level 1)
ATM: Barclays (The Forge entrance)
Pharmacy: Boots (The Forge, Level 2)
Food & Drink
Café Rouge (The Forge)
PizzaExpress (The Forge)
Costa Coffee (High Street)
The Fish & Ale House (0.1 mi)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.00/h (£6 max) | 12 h | Designated disabled bays |
| Stockton Heath West Car Park | 0.3 mi | Free (90 min) | 90 min | Free short-stay |
| Bridgewater Car Park (A56) | 0.4 mi | £0.80/h (up to £5) | 8 h | CCTV-monitored |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Regular patrols by Warrington BC parking officers; PCNs issued for contraventions
Event Days to Avoid:
Stockton Heath Festival (July)
Christmas Market (December)
Maintenance: Annual resurfacing & lining review (next: Spring 2026)
📌 Expert Tips
Badge Holders: Display your Blue Badge to avoid penalties; carry proof of destination if questioned
Site Strategy: Park near the northeast corner for quickest exit onto West Avenue
Stay Informed: Check Warrington BC’s “Car Parks” page for live capacity updates
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Consultation on limited free periods and modest hourly tariffs
2026: Potential extension to 40 bays and installation of EV bays under borough-wide EV strategy
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