? Type: Private Commercial Customer Car Park
? Open:
• Mon–Fri 07:00 – 19:00
• Sat 08:00 – 14:00
• Sun & Bank Holidays: Closed
? Rating: N/A (private facility)
? Pricing & Permits
Hourly Rate: £1.50 (min. 30 min)
Daily Max: £8.00 (08:00–19:00)
Payment: On-site pay machine (card/contactless) or RingGo app (code 98765)
Permit Holders: Monthly permits available at £60/month
Enforcement: ANPR monitoring; PCNs for overstay or non-payment
? Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 30 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 designated Blue Badge bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED bollard lighting throughout |
| Security | Gated barrier entry, ANPR & CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free, level access from pavement to bays
Wide disabled bays adjacent to entrance gate
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by at car-park entrance for quick drop-offs (observe signage)
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Reading West Station Car Park: 4× 7 kW chargers – 6 min walk
Sainsbury’s Unit 3 Retail Park: 2× rapid DC chargers – 4 min drive
? Peak Times & Occupancy (Est.)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 70 % | Business visitors |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Nearby café & shop customers |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 80 % | End-of-day departures |
| Saturdays 09:00–12:00 | 60 % | Weekend workshop attendees |
Pro Tip: Pre-book a monthly permit if you visit more than 15 days/month to halve your daily rate.
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Farm Office Units | On-site | Direct access to tenant offices |
| Nelson’s Lane Retail Park | 3 min | Convenience store & café |
| J12 M4 Motorway Entrance | 2 min | Quick motorway access |
| Reading West Station | 6 min | Rail services to central Reading |
? Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Nelson’s Lane Retail Park
ATM: Tesco Express (Retail Park)
Pharmacy: Boots (Retail Park)
Food & Drink
The Farm Café (on-site)
Costa Coffee (Retail Park)
Greggs & Subway (Retail Park)
?️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading West Station Car Park | 0.3 mi | £1.20/hr; £6/day | 24 h | EV charging & pay-on-exit |
| University of West London Car Park | 0.5 mi | £1.00/hr; £5 day permit | 24 h | Monthly permits for staff |
| Merlin Road Industrial Estate | 0.4 mi | £1.00/hr; £4/day (RingGo) | 24 h | Cheaper short-stay hourly rates |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement Hours: 07:00–19:00 Mon–Fri; 08:00–14:00 Sat
Non-Operating Hours: Vehicle removal at owner’s risk outside opening times
Maintenance: Quarterly surface inspections; next scheduled Jul 2025
? Expert Tips
Gate Access: Register your plate for barrier access to avoid delays
Bay Choice: Park near the kiosk for best lighting and quickest exit
Permit Savings: Annual permits available on request for frequent users
? Future Developments
2025: Proposal to install 4 EV charging bays pending tenant feedback
2026: Upgrade to solar-powered lighting under estate sustainability plan
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