🚗 North Street Car Park – The Complete Stamford Town Centre Parking Guide
Convenient Pay & Display on North Street, Stamford – affordable hourly rates, season tickets & just steps from historic High Street and station.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Council-Managed Surface Car Park
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat)
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (Google & local reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 2 hours: £0.90
Up to 4 hours: £1.80
Up to 8 hours: £3.00
Up to 24 hours: £5.40
Payment: Coins, contactless at machines or RingGo app
Season Ticket: £360 /year (unlimited weekdays 08:00–18:00)
Blue Badge Holders: Free (display badge + obtain ticket)
Enforcement: ANPR; PCN £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 176 |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac |
| Lighting | Full-site LED lampposts |
| Security | CCTV coverage |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 6 marked level bays near exit
Drop-Off Zone: Directly outside entrance, level kerb drop
Nearest Adapted Alternative: Wharf Road Car Park (4 bays, 2.0 m barrier)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Arts Centre Car Park (Pod Point – 2×7 kW) – 3 min walk
Alma Park Road (BP Pulse – 4×7 kW) – 5 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Market & leisure shoppers |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 40 % | Theatre & restaurant patrons |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 AM on weekdays or before 10:00 AM on Saturdays to secure a central spot.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford High Street | 2 min | Boutique shops, cafés & pubs |
| Stamford Railway Station | 5 min | East Midland & Peterborough lines |
| Red Lion Square Public Toilets | 3 min | Free facilities |
| Burghley House Coach Park (Bus) | 6 min | Tour bus drop & coach services |
| Stamford Arts Centre | 4 min | Toilets, rehearsal studios & café |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets: Red Lion Square; Arts Centre
ATM: Barclays (High Street)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street)
Food & Drink
The Olive Branch (4 min): Fine dining in barn setting
Costa Coffee (2 min): High Street grab-and-go
The George Hotel (3 min): Historic pub & restaurant
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharf Road Car Park | 4 min | £1.00/h; £5.00/day | 24 h | Covered bays, EV charging nearby |
| Broad Street Multi-Storey | 6 min | £1.20/h; £6.00/day | 24 h | All-weather, blue badge bays |
| On-Street Zone A bays | 1 min | £1.00/h; 2 h max | 2 h | Quick stops near shops |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings, Sundays & public holidays.
Obtain and display your ticket even for free Blue Badge sessions.
ANPR checks registration—ensure correct entry to avoid PCN.
📌 Expert Tips
Market Day Hack: On second Saturday each month, consider Wharf Road Car Park for overflow and easy EV charging.
Commuter Saver: Season ticket holders can park at any South Kesteven facility for the same rate.
Evening Visits: Park after 18:00 PM for free and enjoy riverside walks.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal for 4×22 kW rapid chargers in adjacent Wharf Road lot.
2026: LED lighting upgrade and resurfacing under council capital works.
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