🚗 Garvin Avenue Car Park – Complete Beaconsfield Parking Guide
Affordable parking on Garvin Avenue, Beaconsfield – just a 7-minute walk to the station, free for residents, with EV charging nearby and step-free access.
🚗 Type: Private Open-Air Unmanaged Lot
🕒 Open: 24/7
🌟 Rating: – (No public reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for all users (no pay-and-display machines)
Permits: Subject to Beaconsfield Residents’ Parking Scheme (Zone B permit required Mon–Sat 9 am–5 pm; enforcement by Buckinghamshire Council) Buckinghamshire Council
Payment: Not required
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~20 (unmarked, unallocated) |
| Surface | Gravel/tarmac mix, mildly uneven |
| Lighting | Single lamppost at entrance |
| Security | No CCTV; occasional community patrols |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level entrance, no marked bays
Nearest Adapted Bays: Maxwell Place Multistorey Car Park (5 blue-badge bays, 5 min walk) Buckinghamshire Council
Drop-Off Zone: Directly outside lot entrance (kerbside)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Pod Point, Sainsbury’s Beaconsfield (7 kW Type 2, free for 2 hours with parking) We Power Your Car
BP Pulse, Beaconsfield Station (4×50 kW, pay-as-you-go; 10 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 7–9 AM | 95 % | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 70 % | Shoppers |
| Saturdays 10 AM–4 PM | 100 % | Town visitors |
| Evenings after 6 PM | 40 % | Residents/Nightlife |
Pro Tip: If full, try Maxwell Place Multistorey (165 spaces) Buckinghamshire Council
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Station | 7 min | Direct trains to London Marylebone |
| Town Centre (High St) | 5 min | Shops, cafés & banking |
| Bekonscot Model Village | 8 min | Family-friendly attraction |
| Sainsbury’s Superstore | 4 min | Groceries & Pod Point EV charging |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Town Hall Car Park (6 min walk)
ATM: Post Office (King’s Head Walk, 5 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High St, 5 min)
Food & Drink
The Cinnamon Lounge (3 min): Contemporary café
The Royal Standard of England (10 min): Historic pub fare
Bekonscot Tearoom (8 min): Village-style treats
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Place Multistorey | 5 min | £1.80/hr, £8.20 12 h; Sun £1.70 all day | 12 h | Covered, CCTV Buckinghamshire Council |
| Altons Car Park (Burkes Rd) | 6 min | £1.80–£8.20 Mon–Sat; Sun £1.70 | 12 h | 5 disabled bays Buckinghamshire Council |
| Sainsbury’s Surface Lot | 4 min | Free (3 h max) | 3 h | EV charging, shopping |
⚠️ Important Notices
Resident Zone Enforcement: Mon–Sat 9 am–5 pm (permit required)
Event Days: High street road closures during town festivals (April & September)
Maintenance: Annual surface grading (next due March 2026)
📌 Expert Tips
Early Bird: Arrive by 8 AM on weekdays for easy commuter parking
Station Hack: Park here + walk to station to save on station car park fees
Rain Alert: Eastern edge can puddle after heavy rain—stick to centre
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Buckinghamshire Council pilot EV chargers in three off-street lots (site selection Q2 2025)
2026: Potential installation of digital wayfinding signage across town car parks
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