๐ Lidl West Richardson Street Car Park โ The Ultimate High Wycombe Lidl Parking Guide
Free 60-minute customer parking at Lidl High Wycombe โ 67 bays on West Richardson St, steps from Eden Centre & train station for stress-free shopping.
๐ Type: Private Customer Car Park
๐ Open:
โข MonโSat 07:00 โ 22:00
โข Sun 11:00 โ 17:00
๐ Rating: 4.2 / 5 (Google Reviews)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (60-minute maximum stay, strictly enforced)
Overstay Penalty: Parkingeye PCN (ยฃ90) for breaches
Payment: None (no pay-and-display); enforcement via ANPR
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 67 (white-lined bays) |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with clear markings |
| Lighting | Full LED floodlights |
| Security | ANPR cameras (no on-site staff) |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
โฟ Accessibility
Level, step-free access directly from store entrance
Nearest Adapted Parking: Desborough Road Car Park, 0.4 mi (6 bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Directly outside Lidl entrance
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Eden Shopping Centre (4 Newland St): 8ร 22 kW Fuuse chargers (50 p/kWh) โ 4-minute walk
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 75 % | Early shoppers & employees |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 65 % | Lunchtime shoppers |
| Weekdays 17:00โ19:00 | 50 % | After-work errands |
| Saturdays 10:00โ14:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays 12:00โ16:00 | 85 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: When full, use Lidl London Road Car Park (HP11 1LJ; 68 bays).
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Shopping Centre | 3 min | 1,600+ shops, cinema & eateries |
| High Wycombe Station | 8 min | Fast trains to London & Birmingham |
| Premier (Green St) | 5 min | Groceries & convenience items |
| Pizza Express (Eden, Level 1) | 3 min | Quick meals inside Eden Centre |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Eden Centre (Level 1)
ATM: NatWest (Eden Bus Station)
Pharmacy: Boots (Eden, Level 2)
Food & Drink
Herbies Pizza (0.1 mi)
Zizzi (0.2 mi)
Wagamama (0.2 mi)
Pizza Express (0.2 mi)
Frankie & Bennyโs (0.2 mi)
Taco Bell (0.2 mi)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl London Road (HP11 1LJ) | 0.2 mi | Free (90 min) | 90 min | Closer to town centre |
| Desborough Road Car Park | 0.4 mi | ยฃ1.00/h (ยฃ10 max) | 12 h | 6 disabled bays, Pay-&-Display |
| Richardson St Car Park (East) | 0.1 mi | Up to 1 h ยฃ1.20; up to 12 h ยฃ5.20 | No limit | 24/7 access, Pay-&-Display |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Overstay PCNs: Issued by Parkingeye (ยฃ90; appeal via POPLA)
Event Days to Avoid:
Eden Food Festival (August)
Christmas Lights Switch-On (November)
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drain inspections (last: April 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Early Bird: Arrive by 07:30 AM for best spots
Validate Stay: Purchase any item to extend beyond 60 min
Bay Choice: Avoid western bays near exit (congestion)
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Planning application for 2 EV bays
2026: ANPR system upgrade for faster entry/exit
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