🚗 Liston Road Car Park – The Complete Marlow SL7 1FD Guide
Affordable on-street parking on Liston Road – free after 6 pm, pay & display bays, Blue Badge spaces & minutes from Marlow High Street & river.
🚗 Overview
Type: On-Street Pay-&-Display (Managed by Buckinghamshire Council)
Operating Hours: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free outside these hours and all day Sunday & bank holidays
Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.0/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Tariffs & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.20 | Minimum session 15 min |
| 1–2 hours | £2.40 | |
| 2–4 hours | £4.80 | Maximum stay 4 h |
| Evenings & Sundays | Free | Outside 08:00–18:00 hours |
| Blue Badge | Free | Up to 3 h with badge + clock |
| Return Rule | No return within 1 h | After exit during chargeable hours |
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Payment: Machines accept coins, card/contactless, or Via UK app.
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Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; PCNs for overstay.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | Approximately 20 marked on-street bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 bays signed for Blue Badge holders |
| Surface | Asphalt with white bay markings |
| Lighting | Streetlights along Liston Road |
| Security | Occasional patrols; no dedicated CCTV |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
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Blue Badge Bays: 2 designated bays; free up to 3 h.
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Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in near junction for 10 min.
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Pedestrian Access: Flush kerbs and tactile paving to pavement.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Chargers:
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Station Road Car Park (Pod Point, 4×7 kW) – 5 min walk
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Marlow Park & Ride (Shell Recharge, 2×50 kW) – 3 min drive
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | 85 % | Commuters & school drop-offs |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 60 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Weekdays 4–6 PM | 70 % | Evening errands |
| Saturdays 10–2 PM | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 for best bay availability or park after 16:00 for easier access.
🚶 Walkability & Connections
| Destination | Walk Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Marlow High Street | 3 min | Shops, cafés, restaurants |
| Marlow Bridge & Riverside | 6 min | Scenic riverside walk & boat hire |
| Bus Stop (Station Road) | 5 min | Services to Maidenhead & High Wycombe |
| Marlow Railway Station | 8 min | Chiltern & Elizabeth line services |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
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ATM: Barclays on High Street (3 min walk)
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Pharmacy: Boots at Station Road (5 min)
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Food & Drink:
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The Compleat Angler pub (riverside)
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Mokoko Coffee House (High Street)
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Public Toilets: Riverside public toilets (fee applies)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Road Car Park | 0.2 mi | £4/day | 24 h | EV charging & rail links |
| Park & Ride (Marlow) | 1 mi | £1.50/day | 24 h | Free shuttle to town centre |
| On-Street Bays (High St) | Adjacent | £2.00/hr (2 h) | 2 h | Central location |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Return Rule: No return within 1 h to prevent bay-hopping.
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Free Periods: Bays free outside 08:00–18:00 but signage remains—observe no-return rule.
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Market Days: Arrive early Wednesday/Saturday for market visits.
📌 Expert Tips
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Commuter Hack: Park here then walk to station to avoid station parking fees.
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Blue Badge Users: Use Via UK app’s “Blue Badge” option to validate free stay remotely.
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Evening Visits: Plan evening dining on High Street and enjoy free parking after 18:00.
🔮 Future Developments
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2025: Council reviewing 2 on-site EV chargers and upgraded LED streetlighting.
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2026: Proposal under consultation to add CCTV coverage and expand bays by 5.
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