
Hassle-free parking at Slough’s Sikh temple – free 3 h, steps from the prayer hall.
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🚗 Type: Surface Free Public Car Park (Managed by Gurdwara Trust)
🕒 Open: 24 h daily
🌟 Rating: 4.7 / 5 (visitor & congregant feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for first 3 h (no ticket or permit)
Overstay: May incur local enforcement charges after 3 h
Blue Badge Holders: Free unlimited (badge displayed)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~50 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 bays directly adjacent to entrance |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED floodlights covering entire site |
| Security | CCTV at entrance & periodic patrols |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered, single access from The Frithe |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Level paths from bays to temple entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by outside main gate for quick set-down
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point at High Street MSCP (6 min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Bath Road (5 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday mornings (6–9 am) | 60 % | Early seva volunteers |
| Weekday evenings (6–8 pm) | 80 % | Congregants for evening prayers |
| Sundays & Festivals | 100 % | Major services & community events |
Pro Tip: Arrive by 8 am on Sundays or during festivals to secure bays closest to the entrance.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Gurdwara Singh Sabha Slough | 1 min | Main prayer hall & community kitchen |
| Slough High Street | 8 min | Shops, cafés & additional amenities |
| Salt Hill Park | 10 min | Green space & children’s playground |
| Slough Station (rail & bus) | 12 min | Transport links to London & beyond |
⚠️ Important Notices
Festivals & Seva Days: High demand—consider car sharing or drop-off if full.
Local Restrictions: No overnight parking; vehicles left beyond 24 h may be towed.
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting in March; minor bay closures temporary.
📌 Expert Tips
Car Share: Coordinate with fellow congregants to maximize spaces on busy days.
EV Planning: Charge at nearby Pod Points before attending multi-hour services.
Off-Peak Visits: Weekday afternoons see lowest occupancy—ideal for quiet visits.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Trust exploring installation of 4 × 7 kW EV chargers in overflow area.
2026: Proposal for ANPR gate controls to reserve blue badge and permit bays.