๐ Meeting Point Car Park โ Complete Windsor SL4 1QB Guide
On-Datchet Road parking โ affordable, short-stay, steps from Windsor town.
๐ Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Managed by Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead)
๐ Open: 9 AM โ 6 PM (MonโSat); free Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.3 / 5 (community feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (9 AMโ6 PM MonโSat):
Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.40
2 h: ยฃ2.30
3 h: ยฃ4.60
4 h: ยฃ5.80
5 h: ยฃ8.30
All day (until 6 PM): ยฃ10.00
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
๐ 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 |
โฟ 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
๐ 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)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| MonโFri 9โ11 AM | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| MonโFri 12โ2 PM | 60 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Sat 10 AMโ4 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.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor High Street | 5 min | Shopping, cafรฉs & 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 |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Alexandra Gardens (6 min)
ATM: Post Office, Thames Street (4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, Peascod Street (5 min)
Cafรฉs & Eateries:
The Crooked House Cafรฉ (3 min)
Sir Christopher Wren Tearoom (5 min)
The Boatmanโs Rest Pub (7 min)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII Car Park | 4 min | ยฃ2.20/h; ยฃ12.80/day | 24 h | Riverside views, CCTV |
| Victoria Street Car Park | 5 min | ยฃ2.60/h; ยฃ21.20/day | 24 h | Covered, toilets |
| Alexandra Gardens Car Park | 6 min | ยฃ2.30/h; ยฃ18.16/day | 24 h | Park Mark accreditation |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol MonโSat 9 โ 18 h; fines for non-display of valid ticket.
Barrier Closure: Barrier closes promptly at 6 PMโexit or pre-pay before then.
Maintenance: Annual barrier servicing in October may cause brief closures.
๐ 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 parksโconsider switching.
๐ฎ 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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