? 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.
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