๐ Newnham Street Pay & Display Car Park โ Complete Ely CB7 4PE Guide
Central Ely parking on Newnham Street โ free evenings & Sundays, ideal for cathedral visits.
๐ Type: Surface Pay & Display & Permit Bays (East Cambridgeshire District Council, Zone N)
๐ Open: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.3 / 5 (local user feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariff (MonโSat 08:00โ18:00):
Up to 30 min: ยฃ0.80
Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.60
Up to 2 h: ยฃ3.20
Up to 4 h (max stay): ยฃ4.00
Resident Permits: Zone N permits via East Cambridgeshire portal
Blue Badge Holders: Free at any time (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code โElyNโ)
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement patrols; display valid ticket/permit
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~25 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 bays adjacent to dropped kerb entry |
| Surface | Level tarmac with white lining |
| Lighting | Streetlamps providing evening illumination |
| Security | Occasional patrols; no CCTV |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
โฟ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs at both ends link to pavements
Drop-Off Zone: Short lay-by near entrance for quick loading
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 ร 7 kW Pod Point at Lynn Road Car Park (5 min walk)
2 ร 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Barton Road (6 min walk)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08โ10 AM | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12โ2 PM | 60 % | Cathedral & cafรฉ visitors |
| Saturdays 10โ2 PM | 95 % | Market & town centre footfall |
| Evenings & Sundays | Free | Leisure & worship visitors |
Pro Tip: If full on weekends, try nearby Lynn Road Car Park for additional bays.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ely Cathedral | 4 min | World-famous landmark & public toilets |
| Ely Market Place | 3 min | Shops, cafรฉs & Saturday market |
| Oliver Cromwellโs House | 5 min | Museum & heritage site |
| Ely Railway Station | 8 min | Services to Cambridge & London |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement Hours: Strict MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; fines for non-display or overstay
Overnight Parking: Free outside enforcement but at ownerโs risk
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting in September; partial closures posted locally
๐ Expert Tips
Cathedral Morning: Park before 9 AM to grab a front-row bay for cathedral tours.
App Top-Up: Use RingGo to extend your stay remotely if your visit overruns.
Resident Permit Hack: Frequent visitors can benefit from a Zone N permit for unlimited stays.
๐ฎ Future Developments
Late 2025: Council evaluating installation of 4 ร 7 kW EV chargers at Lynn Road Car Park.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate system across Ely on-street zones to remove display tickets.
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