๐ Geneva Street Car Park โ The Complete Peterborough Historic Quarter Parking Guide
Affordable pay & display on Geneva Street โ central bays near Cathedral Square, hourly rates, season permits & just minutes from Queensgate Station.
๐ Type: Council-Managed Surface Pay & Display
๐ Open: 24 hours daily (enforcement 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; free outside these hours, Sundays & bank holidays)
๐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (local user feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour: ยฃ1.50
Up to 2 hours: ยฃ3.00
Up to 4 hours: ยฃ4.50
All-day (max 24 h): ยฃ6.00
Payment: Pay machines (coins, card/contactless) or RingGo app
Season Tickets:
6 months: ยฃ270
12 months: ยฃ540
Blue Badge: Free parking (display badge + obtain free ticket)
Enforcement: ANPR & patrols; Penalty Charge ยฃ70 (discounted if paid promptly)
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~25 marked bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Street-lamp illumination throughout |
| Security | ANPR enforcement; occasional council patrols |
| Height Limit | None |
โฟ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 2 marked bays close to Cathedral entrances
Drop-Off Zone: Layby adjacent to the public library entrance on Geneva Street
Accessible Routes: Level kerb drops to paved sidewalks and nearby ramps
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Riverside Car Park (12ร7 kW BP Pulse) โ 8 min walk
Cattle Market Car Park (6ร7 kW Pod Point) โ 10 min walk
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00โ14:00 | 95 % | Weekend leisure |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 30 % | Theatre & dining |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 MonโSat or before 10:00 Sat to secure bays closest to the cathedral.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Cathedral & Square | 3 min | Historic site, cafรฉs & public loos |
| Queensgate Shopping Centre | 6 min | Retail, dining & public toilets |
| Peterborough Station (West Exit) | 8 min | Rail & tram links to city & beyond |
| Museum of Peterborough | 2 min | Local history exhibits |
| Bus Interchange (Cathedral St) | 1 min | Frequent local & regional services |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Toilets: Cathedral Visitor Centre & Queensgate
ATM: NatWest (Cathedral Square)
Pharmacy: Boots (Queensgate)
Cafรฉ: Cafรฉ Noir (Museum foyer)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Car Park | 8 min | ยฃ1.20/hr; ยฃ6/day | 24 h | EV charging & barrier entry |
| Cattle Market Car Park | 10 min | ยฃ2.50/hr; ยฃ6/day | 24 h | Pod Point chargers & larger capacity |
| On-Street Broadway Pay Bays | 4 min | ยฃ1.00/hr; 2 h max | 2 h | Cheapest short-stay option |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Display a valid ticket during enforcement hours to avoid PCN.
ANPR records entry/exitโensure accurate vehicle registration entry.
Bays nearest the museum may be reserved for eventsโfollow signage.
๐ Expert Tips
Lunch-Hour Run: Use RingGo to top up remotely and avoid rushing back to the machine.
Season Saver: Monthly permits pay for themselves in just four days of regular parking.
EV Visitors: Charge at Riverside before parking here for uninterrupted city visits.
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025 Consultation: Council exploring conversion of 2 bays to EV charging (7 kW).
2026 Plans: LED lighting upgrade and resurfacing under city-centre initiative.
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