Barrier-controlled parking at One Station Square, Bracknell RG12 1QB – APCOA-managed spaces with season tickets, pay-and-display options and direct access to Bracknell Station, The Lexicon & bus interchange.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display & Season Permits (APCOA for Bracknell Forest Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier exit by 02:00 am)
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
Stay Period | Rate |
---|---|
Up to 1 hour | £1.20 |
Up to 2 hours | £2.40 |
Up to 4 hours | £4.80 |
Up to 24 hours | £6.50 |
Monday–Friday Season Ticket | £35.00 / week |
Monthly Season Ticket | £120.00 / month |
Annual Season Ticket | £1 200.00 / year |
Evenings (6 pm–8 am) & Sun | Free |
Blue Badge Holders | Free (display badge & register) |
Payment: APCOA Connect app or on-site pay machines (cashless preferred).
Return Restriction: No return within 1 hour of ticket expiry.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Spaces | 150 marked bays |
Accessible Bays | 10 marked Blue Badge bays |
Surface | Tarmac with clearly painted bay lines |
Lighting | Full perimeter LED lighting |
Security | 24/7 CCTV, barrier control & patrols |
Height Restriction | None (all vehicle types accommodated) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 10 bays adjacent to station entrance; register session via app.
Drop-Off Zone: Covered lay-by outside station concourse.
Level Access: Ramp from car park into station foyer.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Chargers:
The Avenue Car Park: 4 × 7 kW Pod Point bays – 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Braccan Walk Car Park: 2 × 22 kW rapid bays – 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
---|---|---|
Weekdays 7 – 9 am | 95 % | Commuters to London |
Weekdays 12 – 2 pm | 60 % | Off-peak rail travellers |
Weekdays 5 – 7 pm | 80 % | Return commuters |
Weekends 10 – 2 pm | 70 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Purchase a weekly season ticket if you commute more than three days per week to save up to 30 %.
🚶 Walkability Score
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Bracknell Station Platforms | On-site | Direct services to London & Reading |
The Lexicon Shopping Centre | 5 min | 150+ shops, eateries & public toilets |
Bracknell Bus Station | 3 min | Local & regional bus connections |
South Hill Park Arts Centre | 8 min | Live theatre, exhibitions & café |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
Car Park | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
The Avenue (Council) | 0.4 mi | £2.00/hr; £12/day | 24 hrs | Covered & EV chargers |
Princess Square (NCP) | 0.7 mi | From £1.60/hr | 2 hrs | Cheaper short-stay option |
Market Square On-Street Bays | Adjacent | £1.20/hr; 2 hrs max | 2 hrs | PayByPhone & free Sundays |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Barrier entry must match valid ticket or season permit—PCNs issued for non-compliance.
Free Periods: After 6 pm until 8 am next day and all day Sunday.
Height Limit: None, but very large vehicles may block aisle—park considerately.
📌 Expert Tips
Remote Top-Up: Use APCOA Connect to extend pay-and-display sessions remotely before expiry.
Season Ticket Hack: Swap between Monday–Friday and weekend modes on the app for maximum flexibility.
Blue Badge Hack: Register your badge in the app to park free—no machine ticket required.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Bracknell Forest Council consulting on adding 10 EV charging bays across station car parks.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-on-exit at One Station Square to streamline traffic flow and reduce queuing.