🚗 Linton High Street Car Park – The Complete Linton Village Parking Guide
Linton High Street – affordable pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from shops & pubs.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Cambridgeshire County Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sundays & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £0.50
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £1.80
Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.00
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 57910)
Resident Permits: Zone LT permit £70 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £8 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~40 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 1 extra-wide bay near pay machine |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2022 |
| Lighting | LED bollards at perimeter (dusk–dawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Zone map & tariffs displayed at entrance and machines |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Two bays adjacent to machine—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside pay station for quick unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to High Street pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to shops, pub, and bus stop
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2 × 7 kW chargers in west corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Hildersham Village Hall CP: 2 × 7 kW, 5 min drive
Linton Station Car Park: 4 × 22 kW rapid, 6 min drive
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 60 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 65 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 80 % | Weekend village visitors |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 40 % | Leisure walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—ideal for pub dinners.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Linton High Street | Adjacent | Shops, cafés, post office, pub |
| Linton Green | 3 min | Open green space & children’s play |
| Bus Stop (Route 13) | 1 min | Services to Cambridge & Haverhill |
| River Granta Towpath | 5 min | Riverside walks toward Cambridge |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Village hall (5 min walk)
ATM: Lloyds (High Street, 2 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 3 min)
Food & Drink
The Lady Rose (1 min): Traditional pub & dining
Linton Tea Room (adjacent): Cakes & hot drinks
Spice & Slice (2 min): Take-away pizza & kebabs
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone LT) | Adjacent | £0.20/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Hildersham Village Hall CP | 5 min dr | £0.50/hr; £3/day | EV charging & quieter location |
| Linton Station Car Park | 6 min dr | £1/day | All-day parking & rail access |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; CCTV off-hours
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Resident Saver: Annual permit (£70) for unlimited weekday parking.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use marked bays—no payment required.
Pub Nights: Evenings are free—perfect for village pub dining.
Weather Alert: Northern bays near hedge can pond in heavy rain—opt for central bays.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 2 × 7 kW EV charging bays pending council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay machines to cashless-only & multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +10 bays on adjacent council land (ref: CCC/PLN/2024/1165)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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