🚗 Great Denham Pavilion Car Park – The Complete Great Denham Parking Guide
Free 24/7 parking at Great Denham Pavilion – ideal for country park visitors, sports players & community events; easy access from Queen Eleanor Drive.
🚗 Type: Free Public Surface Car Park (Great Denham Pavilion)
🕒 Open: 24 hours / day, 7 days / week
🌟 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (visitor feedback average)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no time limits)
Payment: Not required
Future Changes: Overflow bays resurfaced in late 2022; no further changes announced
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~129 bays (47 in main tarmac car park; 82 in overflow gravel) |
| Surface | Main area: tarmac; Overflow: compacted gravel (improved) |
| Lighting | Minimal (entrance only) |
| Security | None (rural setting; no CCTV) |
| Height Limit | None (van- and minibus-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: 8 marked Blue Badge bays in main car park
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by immediately outside pavilion entrance on Queen Eleanor Drive
Path Access: Level walk (50 m) from parking to pavilion and country-park paths
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Sainsbury’s Local (Anglia Way): free 2 hr parking with Pod Point 7 kW AC charger – 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Park & Ride (Kingswood Way): free parking; no chargers – 1.1 mi (3 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays (9 AM – 5 PM) | ~25 % | Dog walkers & joggers |
| Saturdays (8 AM – 10 AM) | ~90 % | parkrun participants & families |
| Saturdays (10 AM – 2 PM) | ~75 % | Football & community events |
| Sundays (10 AM – 2 PM) | ~30 % | Leisure walkers & anglers |
Pro Tip: For parkrun on Saturday mornings, arrive before 8 AM to secure a bay; overflow bays now fully usable after resurfacing.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Great Denham Country Park entrance | 1 min | Immediate access to riverside trails |
| Pavilion & sports pitches | < 1 min | Changing rooms & café on site |
| Anglia Way retail parade | 5 min | Sainsbury’s Local, café, charity shop & PO |
| Ouse Valley Way footpath | 2 min | Scenic walking & cycling route |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Pavilion reception (open during events)
ATM: Sainsbury’s Local – 5 min walk
Pharmacy: ProHealth Clinic (Kingswood Way) – 7 min walk
Food & Drink
Pop-Up Café (Pavilion): Weekends & match days – immediate
The Denham Deli (Anglia Way): Sandwiches & coffee – 5 min
Sainsbury’s Café: Light meals & snacks – 5 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Local Car Park | 0.3 mi / 6 min | Free (2 hr) | 2 hr | Pod Point charger on site |
| Park & Ride (Kingswood Way) | 1.1 mi / 3 min | Free | Unlimited | Large capacity, easy M1 access |
| On-Street Bays (Saxon Way) | 0.5 mi / 10 min | Free | Unlimited | Quiet residential location |
⚠️ Important Notices
No Overnight Parking: Intended for day-use only; vehicles left overnight may be towed.
No Grass Parking: Do not park on verges or block access gates.
Event Parking: During large community events, main car park fills quickly—use overflow first.
Sports Fixtures: Football match days (weekends) see high demand; plan accordingly.
📌 Expert Tips
parkrun Hack: Join the 9 AM start and combine with a riverside 5 km loop—park on the eastern overflow for quickest exit.
Community Events: Check the Great Denham Parish Council website for event dates to avoid peak congestion.
Loop Walk: Pair a car-park visit with the Ouse Valley Way footpath for an 8 km circuit.
Wet Weather Advice: Overflow gravel bays drain well post-rain—park there first if the main tarmac is puddled.
🔮 Future Developments
2024: Overflow bays upgraded with improved drainage and compacted surface.
2025: Parish Council investigating installation of directional signage and potential picnic bench areas.
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