? Type: Surface Pay & Display & Permit Bays (East Cambridgeshire District Council, Zone N)
? Open: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
? Rating: 4.3 / 5 (local user feedback)
? Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £0.80
Up to 1 h: £1.60
Up to 2 h: £3.20
Up to 4 h (max stay): £4.00
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 “ElyN”)
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement patrols; display valid ticket/permit
? 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 |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs at both ends link to pavements
Drop-Off Zone: Short lay-by near entrance for quick loading
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point at Lynn Road Car Park (5 min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Barton Road (6 min walk)
? Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 AM | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 60 % | Cathedral & café visitors |
| Saturdays 10–2 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.
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ely Cathedral | 4 min | World-famous landmark & public toilets |
| Ely Market Place | 3 min | Shops, cafés & Saturday market |
| Oliver Cromwell’s House | 5 min | Museum & heritage site |
| Ely Railway Station | 8 min | Services to Cambridge & London |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement Hours: Strict Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; fines for non-display or overstay
Overnight Parking: Free outside enforcement but at owner’s risk
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting in September; partial closures posted locally
? 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.
? Future Developments
Late 2025: Council evaluating installation of 4 × 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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