🚗 Homestead Road Car Park – The Complete Rickmansworth Station Parking Guide
24/7 covered parking from £4/day at Homestead Road – steps from Rickmansworth Station, Metropolitan Line & town centre shops.
🚗 Type: Covered Pay-and-Display Multi-Level Car Park (Operator: Britannia Parking)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (user feedback average)
💰 Pricing & Permits
24-Hour Stay (00:00–09:00 purchase): £4.00
24-Hour Stay (09:00–24:00 purchase): £5.00
Payment: Pay-and-display machines (coins, contactless, mobile app)
Blue Badge Holders: Standard rate applies; use any marked bay, register badge at machine for no extra charge
Season Tickets: Weekly & monthly permits available via Britannia Parking website
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 140 marked bays |
| Accessible Bays | 6 Blue Badge bays close to lifts |
| Surface | Concrete decks (multi-level) |
| Lighting | Full LED throughout with motion sensors |
| Security | CCTV coverage; barrier-controlled entry |
| Height Limit | 2.1 m (6′11″) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Lifts from all levels to ground-level exit and footbridge to station
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by on Homestead Road immediately outside the main entrance
Adapted Facilities: Ground-floor pay machines at wheelchair height
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Rickmansworth Station Forecourt: 1×50 kW rapid (BP Pulse) – 0.1 mi (2 min walk)
JustPark Private Bays: 7 kW AC bays on Talbot Road – 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | ~90 % | Commuter rail users |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | ~80 % | Evening returners |
| Weekends 10:00–13:00 | ~65 % | Shoppers & leisure |
| Evenings after 20:00 | ~30 % | Overnight stays |
Pro Tip: Purchase your ticket before 09:00 to secure the lower £4/day rate.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Station | < 1 min | Metropolitan Line & Chiltern Rail |
| Rickmansworth Town Centre (High St) | 3 min | Shops, cafés & services |
| Aquadrome Country Park | 8 min | Boating lake & nature trails |
| Leisure Centre & Cinema | 5 min | Gym, pool & entertainment |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Station booking hall – < 1 min
ATM: NatWest (Station Approach) – 2 min
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street) – 3 min
Food & Drink
Pret A Manger (Station Forecourt): Grab-and-go – 1 min
Café Nero (High Street): Coffee & snacks – 3 min
The Waterside Café: Lake views & light bites – 8 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CitiPark Rickmansworth | 0.1 mi | From £6/day (pre-book) | 24 h | App booking & guaranteed bay |
| On-Street Pay-and-Display | Adjacent | £1.60/hr (max £8/day) | 8 h | Convenient short-stay |
| Talbot Road JustPark Bays | 0.2 mi | From £0.80/hr | Flexible | EV charging available |
⚠️ Important Notices
Height Restriction: Observe 2.1 m barrier to avoid damage
Barrier Operation: Keep ticket for exit; lost-ticket fee applies
Enforcement: CCTV-monitored; misuse or non-payment may incur penalty charges
📌 Expert Tips
Off-Peak Saver: Arrive after 09:00 to pay just £4 for a full day’s parking
Rail & Ride: Park here and catch the 25-minute Tube ride into central London
Event Parking: Book season tickets for recurring weekday commuters to save up to 30 %
Safety Note: Use well-lit central aisles when returning after dark
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Britannia Parking to trial ANPR pre-booking via mobile app
2026: Proposed installation of 10 EV charging bays subject to planning
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