🚗 Littleport Leisure Car Park – The Complete Ely Parking Guide
Spacious Littleport Leisure Centre parking (CB6 1PU) – 24/7 access, affordable tariffs, EV-ready, blue-badge bays, steps from sports, pool & community events. Your ultimate Ely parking resource.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (East Cambridgeshire DC jurisdiction)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (unbarriered)
🌟 Rating: No aggregated review score available
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariffs (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
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Up to 1 h: £0.80
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Up to 2 h: £1.40
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Up to 4 h: £2.50
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Up to 24 h: £4.00
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Off-Peak & Free Periods:
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Evenings (18:00–08:00): Free
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All day Sunday & Bank Holidays: Free
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Payment Methods:
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Pay & display ticket machine (coins, contactless card)
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Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone 12345) – enter bay number
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Season Tickets: None (no long-stay permits available)
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Tariff History: Modest annual increases of 10p/hour since 2022; next review Q4 2025
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
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| Total Spaces | 120 |
| Car Bays | 110 standard bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 dedicated bays, marked and signed, free for blue-badge holders |
| Motorcycle Bays | 4 covered bays |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 wider bays near entrance |
| Surface | New tarmac overlay (2023) with high-grade anti-skid coating |
| Lighting | 24 full-site LED floodlights (10 lux across bays) |
| Drainage | Six gullies with rapid-flow channels; annual jet-wash clearance |
| Machine Location | Central island, adjacent to leisure centre entrance |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for minibuses) |
| Security | 8 CCTV cameras rotating – 24/7 recording; direct feed to council CCTV hub |
| Enforcement | East Cambridgeshire DC civil enforcement, 08:00–20:00 daily |
| Overstay Charge | £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days) |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Blue-Badge Bays: Six bays, closest to lift access into leisure centre
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Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in lane immediately outside main doors
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Kerb Ramps: Two tactile-paved ramps from footpath to car park
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Pathways: 2 m-wide tarmac walkways with handrail where gradient >1:12
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Audible Signals: Pay machine emits audible directions on demand button
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Assisted Access: Free assistance available—contact centre reception at 01353 860277
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Future Proposals
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On-Site Charging: None currently installed
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Proposed Installation (2025):
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4×7 kW Pod Point units—funded by Cambridgeshire County Council grant
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Dedicated EV bays with smart-charging reservation via app
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Nearest Off-Site Chargers:
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Ely Leisure Village (CB7 4JF) – 2×22 kW units, 6 min drive
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Tesco Ely (CB7 4EJ) – 4×7 kW units, 8 min drive
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📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | 75% | Commuters & swimmers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 55% | Gym classes & shoppers |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 90% | Evening sports events |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 100% | Leisure & family visits |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30% | Community groups |
| School Holidays (July–Aug) | 85% | Family pool users |
| Event Days (New Year’s Day, local fun runs) | 100% | Event participants |
Pro Tip: For swim galas or weekend classes, arrive by 16:30 to secure a bay.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
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| Littleport Sport & Leisure Centre | 0 min | Direct entry to pool, gym, hall |
| Littleport High Street | 4 min | Shops, Post Office, Cafe |
| Littleport Station | 10 min | Hourly trains to Cambridge & King’s Lynn |
| Ely Community Hospital | 15 min | Outpatient clinic access |
Bus Connections: Routes 9 & 10 stop outside centre entrance (every 30 min).
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Inside leisure centre (free)
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ATM: Lloyds Bank (High Street, 4 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 5 min)
Food & Drink
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Café Riverside (adjacent): All-day menu & Wi-Fi
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The Running Mare (6 min): Pub grub & weekend live music
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Littleport Fish Bar (5 min): Traditional chippy specialties
Retail & Services
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Co-op Food (5 min): Groceries & ready meals
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Post Office (4 min): Parcel drop-off & banking
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Cycle Hub (6 min): Rentals & minor repairs
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
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| Littleport Station (CB6 1HB) | 10 min walk | Free (unlimited) | — | Cheapest; unbarriered |
| Camel Park Car Park (CB6 1PU) | Adjacent | £3.00/day | 24 h | Covered bays; closer to centre |
| Ely Leisure Village (CB7 4JF) | 5 min drive | £2.00/day | 24 h | 22 kW EV charging on site |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
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Civil Enforcement Hours: 08:00–20:00 daily (all year)
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Overnight Parking: Permitted; site locked by removable bollards 20:00–06:00
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Event Days: Centre hosts triathlons (June) and fun runs (September) – expect full occupancy; alternate signage deployed
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Maintenance Schedule: Quarterly surface and drainage inspections (next due Aug 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
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Swimmer’s Shortcut: Use bays 1–20 nearest side entrance for pool access.
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Family Days: Parent & child bays fill by 10 AM on weekends—arrive early.
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Evening Sport: After 18:00 is free—ideal for late training sessions.
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Rain Alert: Western end can pond in heavy rain; choose eastern section.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
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2025 Q2: Installation of EV chargers and marked EV bays
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2025 Q3: Digital wayfinding signage linking car park to centre facilities
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2026: Potential expansion of 30 additional bays pending planning approval (ref: ECDC/PLN/2024/087)
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Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review due Nov 2025
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