🚗 Free Public Car Park – Complete Whittlesey Station Road Guide
Free 24/7 parking at Whittlesey Station Road – ideal for commuters, shoppers & canal paths.
🚗 Type: Surface Free Public Car Park (Managed by Peterborough City Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display or permits required)
Enforcement: Informal checks by Council officers; vehicles left over 72 h may be ticketed
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 45 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 bays adjacent to main pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clearly painted lines |
| Lighting | LED columns at entrance and along central aisle |
| Security | Periodic patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Restriction | None (suitable for vans and MPVs) |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; wide entrance and exit points |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Smooth tarmac from all bays to footpaths
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside lay-by beside pedestrian gate
Nearest Adapted Bays: Queen Street MSCP (6 min walk) offers blue-badge bays & lifts
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Tesco Superstore, Station Road (2×7 kW Pod Point; 4 min walk)
City Centre MSCP (4×22 kW units; 10 min bus ride)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07–09 AM | 85 % | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 50 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Saturdays 10 AM–4 PM | 70 % | Market-goers & families |
| Evenings after 6 PM | 30 % | Leisure & canal walkers |
Pro Tip: For guaranteed spaces on weekday mornings, arrive before 8 AM.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Whittlesey Railway Station | 5 min | Direct trains to Peterborough & Ely |
| Whittlesey Market Place | 6 min | Weekly market & independent shops |
| Ely–Peterborough Canal Towpath | 2 min | Scenic riverside walk & cycle route |
| Whittlesey High Street | 7 min | Cafés, pubs & essential services |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Market Place (6 min walk)
ATM: NatWest, High Street (7 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, High Street (7 min)
Food & Drink
The Market Café (6 min): Breakfasts & light lunches
The Angel Inn (5 min): Traditional pub fare
Whittlesey Pantry (7 min): Bakery & coffee
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Street MSCP | 6 min | £1.20/hr; capped £6/day | 24 h | Covered, disabled bays, EV charging |
| Station Road Lay-bys | 2 min | Free (1 h limit) | 1 h | Quick stops near shops |
| Crowland Road Surface Lot | 8 min | Free | 24 h | Larger capacity on weekends |
⚠️ Important Notices
72-Hour Limit: Vehicles should not remain more than 3 days consecutively.
Event Days: Town festivals may restrict access; check local signage.
Maintenance: Annual surface inspection in October; minor lane closures possible.
📌 Expert Tips
Commuter Hack: Park here and catch the 08:15 train to Peterborough to avoid station fees.
Market Day: On Saturdays, use the canal-side lay-bys for overflow and enjoy a stroll into town.
EV Option: Combine Tesco shopping with a quick charge before heading out.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Council reviewing installation of 4 × 7 kW EV chargers in town-centre lots.
2026: Potential rollout of ANPR monitoring for simplified, ticketless parking.
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