🚗 Hengrove Park Car Park – The Complete Ashford (Middlesex) Parking Guide
Hengrove Park – secure pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, adjacent to Station Crescent & recreational fields.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Spelthorne Borough Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council-run facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £0.60
Up to 1 h: £1.20
Up to 2 h: £2.20
Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.80
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 94420)
Resident Permits: Zone HP permit £55 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £11 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 65 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays by pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lining (repainted 2023) |
| Lighting | LED bollard lights on perimeter (08:00–18:00 hours) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Zone map & tariff board at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays nearest machines—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in adjacent to pay machine for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Station Crescent pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to park entrance and recreation grounds
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW chargers in northwest corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Ashford Station Car Park: 4×7 kW units, 7 min walk
Stanwell Moor Road: 2×22 kW rapid, 5 min drive
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 75 % | Commuters & local shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 55 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 65 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 80 % | Weekend park users |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—ideal for evening sports fixtures.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Station Crescent Recreation Ground | 1 min | Sports pitches, playground & community events |
| Ashford Station | 8 min | South Western Railway & bus interchange |
| Bus Stop (Routes 222, 290) | Adjacent | Frequent links to Heathrow, Staines & Feltham |
| Stanwell Village Centre | 5 min | Shops, cafés & public amenities |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Recreation Ground pavilion (open hours)
ATM: NatWest (Station Crescent, 6 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Ashford High Street, 8 min walk)
Food & Drink
Park Café (adjacent): Coffee & light bites
The King’s Head (5 min): Pub dining & local ales
Stanwell Moor News (5 min): Hot drinks & snacks
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Station MSCP | 7 min | £1.00/hr; £5 day | EV charging & covered bays |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone HP) | Adjacent | £0.20/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Stanwell Moor Road CP | 5 min dr | £0.50/hr; £3 day | Rapid EV chargers on site |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; CCTV evenings/Sundays
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Commuter Saver: Weekly permit (£11) is cost-effective for daily rail travel.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge for free stay—no time limit within enforcement hours.
Evening Leisure: Free after 18:00—perfect for community events or park walks.
Weather Alert: Eastern bays can pond in heavy rain—opt for western rows near entrance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install on-site EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay machines to cashless-only & multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +20 bays on adjacent council land (ref: SBC/PLN/2024/1028)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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