🚗 Mill End Car Park – Skirmett Road, Mill End, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6TL
Pay & Display riverside parking at Mill End – flexible hourly bays, blue-badge exemptions & footpath access to Henley town centre and Thames Path.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park (South Oxfordshire District Council)
🕒 Open: 08:00–18:00 daily (charges apply); free outside these hours, all day Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (visitors praise proximity to river and town)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.20 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.40 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.80 |
| All day (08–18) | £6.00 |
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (coins, card/contactless) or RingGo app (location code on signage)
Blue-Badge Holders: Free in marked bays (display badge)
Season Permits: Available for residents/businesses via South Oxfordshire portal
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 50 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 3 bays near entrance |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | Street lamps along access road |
| Security | CCTV nearby; occasional council patrols |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Wider bays close to pedestrian exit; level path to pavement
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby at entrance for quick unloading
Pedestrian Routes: Footpath directly into Henley town centre & Thames towpath
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Hart Street Car Park (0.6 mi; 2×7 kW) – 8 min walk
Abbey Road MSCP (0.7 mi; rapid bays) – 10 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09–11 AM | ~80 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | ~60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 4–6 PM | ~85 % | Evening riverwalkers |
| Weekends 10–4 PM | ~95 % | Tourists & boating crews |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to secure bays nearest the riverbank.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Town Centre | 5 min | Shops, cafés & restaurants |
| Thames Towpath | 1 min | Scenic riverside walks |
| Hart Street Car Park | 8 min | EV charging & covered bays |
| Henley Bridge | 6 min | Iconic crossing & riverside views |
| River & Rowing Museum | 7 min | Local history & interactive exhibits |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Street Car Park | 0.6 mi | £1.40/hr | 4 h max | EV charging & multi-storey cover |
| Abbey Road Multi-Storey | 0.7 mi | £1/day | 24 h | Rapid chargers & CCTV |
| On-Street Thameside Bays | Adjacent | £1.00/hr | 4 h max | Closest to towpath & cafés |
| Greys Road Car Park | 0.8 mi | Free (2 h) | 2 h max | Quick short-stay option |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil officers patrol 08–18; PCN for non-payment or overstay
High Tide: Lower bays may flood—use upper bays during storm tides
Machine Downtime: Use RingGo app if machine is out of service
📌 Expert Tips
App Convenience: Pre-register RingGo to top up without returning
Blue-Badge Hack: Display badge & register online for unlimited free stay
Evening Visits: Free after 18:00—ideal for dinner riverside
Rowing Regattas: During events, consider Hart Street for guaranteed EV charging
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