? Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Cambridgeshire County Council)
? Open: Enforcement 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (20:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
? Rating: N/A (council-run facility)
? Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–20:00):
Up to 30 min: £1.00
Up to 1 h: £2.00
Up to 2 h: £4.00
Up to 4 h (max stay): £6.00
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 10210)
Resident Permits: Zone CP permit £200 / year (unlimited stays within enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £35 (valid any enforcement day)
? Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 4 extra-wide bays near pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | LED floodlights on perimeter (12 lux average) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff boards & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Six bays adjacent to lift core—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside pay machines for quick set-downs
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Park Street sidewalk
Pathways: Wide, smooth 2 m-wide footpaths to Grafton Centre and station
? EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 8 × 7 kW chargers in west corner
Nearest Chargers:
Grafton East MSCP – 10 × 22 kW, 3-min walk
Cambridge Station MSCP – 8 × 50 kW rapid, 5-min walk
? Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 75 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Take a ticket after 20:00 for free overnight exit by noon next day.
? Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Centre Shopping Mall | 1 min | Retail, dining & public toilets |
| Cambridge Railway Station | 5 min | Mainline & Greater Anglia services |
| Grand Arcade & Lion Yard | 3 min | Covered shopping & eateries |
| Bus Stop (Park Street) | Adjacent | Frequent routes across Cambridge |
? Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Grafton Centre (1 min)
ATM: Barclays (Station Road, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Grafton East, 2 min)
Food & Drink
Costa Coffee (ground floor): Grab-and-go
Jamie’s Italian (2 min): Casual dining
Urban Larder (3 min): Modern British café
?️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton East MSCP | 3 min | £1.50/hr; £10 day | 24 h | Covered & EV charging |
| Station House MSCP | 5 min | £1.20/hr; £8 day | 24 h | Rapid chargers & Park Mark® |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone CP) | Adjacent | £0.40/30 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay flexibility via app |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; after-hours CCTV monitoring
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Lost Ticket Charge: £50 fee if ticket not presented at exit
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
? Expert Tips
Evening Visits: Park after 20:00 and exit by noon next day for free.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge; use any marked bay near lifts.
Weekend Market: Saturdays fill by 10:30—consider Grafton East or Station House.
Weather Alert: Upper levels of nearby MSCPs can be windy; park on lower levels in storms.
? Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of 8 × 7 kW EV chargers funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Pilot touchless pay-by-plate system for quicker exits
2026: Feasibility study for +100 bays on adjacent council land (ref: RBWM/PLN/2024/960)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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