🚗 HP18 Car Park – Complete Aylesbury Parking Guide
Free all-day parking at HP18 Car Park – ideal for town centre access, canal-side walks & shopping. Easy 24/7 access off the A41.
🚗 Type: Free Public Surface Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Buckinghamshire Council
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (no barriers; unstaffed)
🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for all users
Payment: Not required
Permits: None required
Future Changes: No planned charges; council monitoring usage
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 40 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay lines; occasional potholes |
| Lighting | Standard street lamp coverage |
| Security | No CCTV; occasional community ranger patrols |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars & small vans; overnight stays at own risk) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level surface; no marked Blue Badge bays (badge holders may park free)
Nearest Adapted Parking: Friars Square Multi-Storey Car Park – designated bays, 0.8 mi / 15 min walk
Drop-Off Zone: Informal roadside layby at car park entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Tesco Aylesbury (HP18 0HD): 4×7 kW Pod Point units – 1 mi / 4 min drive
BP Pulse Rapid (Windsor St): 2×50 kW CCS/CHAdeMO – 0.9 mi / 5 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | ~40 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~30 % | Café guests & town errands |
| Weekends (10:00–14:00) | ~60 % | Leisure visitors & market goers |
| Evenings after 18:00 | ~20 % | Riverside diners |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on market days (Wednesdays & Saturdays) to secure a bay.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 3 min | Scenic riverside walk & cycle route |
| Aylesbury Town Centre | 10 min | Shops, cafés & Friars Square shopping mall |
| Aylesbury Library & Museum | 12 min | Public toilets & cultural exhibits |
| Friars Square Multi-Storey Car Park | 0.8 mi (15 min) | Adapted bays & EV charging |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Library (wheelchair-accessible)
ATM: Barclays (Market Square, 10 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Friars Square, 4 min walk)
Food & Drink:
Canal Café – hot drinks & snacks by the water
The Pavilion – pub fare & local ales
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Square Multi-Storey (council) | 0.8 mi | £1.50 / h; £6 / day | 24 h | Covered, designated accessible bays |
| Buckingham Road Surface Car Park | 0.5 mi (10 min) | £1 / h (4 h max) | 4 h | Closer to town centre |
| Railway Station Car Park (NCP) | 1 mi / 5 min | £3 / day | 24 h | EV charging & rail access |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: No formal patrols but misuse (blocking access) may incur community warnings
Overnight Parking: Not recommended; park at own risk outside daylight hours
Surface Warning: Potholes develop in winter—drive slowly and watch for uneven areas
📌 Expert Tips
Canal Access Hack: Park here for direct towpath access—perfect for morning jogs.
Market Day Strategy: Combine with a canal walk to avoid town centre congestion.
Badge Ease: Blue Badge holders park free; no need to return to display permits.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Buckinghamshire Council trialing real-time bay-availability via the “ParkMK” app.
2026+: Feasibility study for installing a solar-powered EV charger in Friars Square Car Park.
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