🚗 Meeting Point Car Park – Complete Windsor SL4 1QB Guide
On-Datchet Road parking – affordable, short-stay, steps from Windsor town.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Managed by Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead)
🕒 Open: 9 AM – 6 PM (Mon–Sat); free Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (community feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (9 AM–6 PM Mon–Sat):
Up to 1 h: £1.40
2 h: £2.30
3 h: £4.60
4 h: £5.80
5 h: £8.30
All day (until 6 PM): £10.00
Grace Period: 10 min (for drop-off/pick-up)
Blue Badge Holders: Free in any bay (badge on display)
Payment Methods: PayPoint at local shops, RingGo app, on-site card machines
Max Stay: 9 h
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 113 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear bay lining |
| Lighting | LED lamps throughout |
| Security | Regular patrols; ANPR monitoring vans |
| Height Restriction | 1.9 m barrier at entrance |
| Entry/Exit | Automatic boom barrier with ticket |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 8 bays closest to office entrance
Step-Free Access: Smooth kerb ramps to footpaths
Drop-Off Zone: Covered lay-by at barrier entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None currently installed
Nearest Public Chargers:
7 kW Pod Point at Co-op Food, Golders Green Rd (5 min walk)
50 kW BP Pulse at Riverside Station MSCP (8 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri 9–11 AM | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Mon–Fri 12–2 PM | 60 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Sat 10 AM–4 PM | 95 % | Weekend tourists |
| Evenings after 6 | Free | Evening dining & events |
Pro Tip: Arrive by 9 AM on market days to snag bays near the town centre.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor High Street | 5 min | Shopping, cafés & historic sights |
| Windsor & Eton Riverside Station | 8 min | Direct trains to London Waterloo |
| Alexandra Gardens | 6 min | Riverside paths & public toilets |
| Castle Hill | 7 min | Scenic views over Windsor Castle |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Alexandra Gardens (6 min)
ATM: Post Office, Thames Street (4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, Peascod Street (5 min)
Cafés & Eateries:
The Crooked House Café (3 min)
Sir Christopher Wren Tearoom (5 min)
The Boatman’s Rest Pub (7 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII Car Park | 4 min | £2.20/h; £12.80/day | 24 h | Riverside views, CCTV |
| Victoria Street Car Park | 5 min | £2.60/h; £21.20/day | 24 h | Covered, toilets |
| Alexandra Gardens Car Park | 6 min | £2.30/h; £18.16/day | 24 h | Park Mark accreditation |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol Mon–Sat 9 – 18 h; fines for non-display of valid ticket.
Barrier Closure: Barrier closes promptly at 6 PM—exit or pre-pay before then.
Maintenance: Annual barrier servicing in October may cause brief closures.
📌 Expert Tips
RingGo App: Set alerts to extend parking remotely up to the 9 h limit.
Blue Badge Hack: Display your badge to park free if you only need a quick stop.
Off-Peak Visits: After 4 PM weekdays, rates drop in most Windsor car parks—consider switching.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: RBWM consulting on EV charger installation in town-centre pay-and-display lots.
2026: Potential ANPR upgrade for seamless barrier-free entry/exit.
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