🚗 Parr Hall Car Park – The Definitive Warrington WA1 Town Centre Parking Guide
Secure 24/7 parking at Parr Hall – 120 bays on Palmyra Square South, WA1 1BL, minutes from Golden Square, Parr Hall venue & bus interchange for effortless town visits.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Pay & Display (coins, cards & RingGo)
🕒 Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
🌟 Rating: 4.0 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour: £1.20
1–2 hours: £2.00
2–4 hours: £3.50
4–24 hours: £5.00
Evenings (18:00–08:00): £2.50 flat rate
Blue Badge Holders: Free in marked bays (badge displayed)
Payment: Pay & Display machines or RingGo app
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Motorcycle Bays | 5 compact bays |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with clear markings |
| Lighting | Full LED overhead lighting |
| Security | CCTV coverage & periodic patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Level, step-free access from Palmyra Square South
Wide dropped kerbs and tactile paving at pedestrian crossings
Nearest Adapted Parking: Time Square MSCP (0.1 mi; additional Blue Badge bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by outside Parr Hall main entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options (5-min walk):
Marketgate Multi-Storey Car Park: 12 × 7 kW chargers
Winwick Street Car Park: 4 × rapid DC chargers
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri 07:30–09:30 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Mon–Fri 17:00–19:00 | 80 % | Evening venue-goers & diners |
| Sat 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers & theatre-goers |
| Event Evenings | 100 % | Parr Hall audiences |
Pro Tip: Purchase an evening ticket (£2.50) for post-6 pm concerts and avoid day-rate charges.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Parr Hall Venue | On-site | Direct access for performances & events |
| Golden Square Shopping Centre | 3 min | 80+ shops, eateries & cinema |
| Warrington Bus Interchange | 4 min | Local & regional bus services |
| Bridge Street Riverside Walk | 6 min | Scenic riverside pathway & leisure |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Time Square MSCP (Level 1)
ATM: Barclays (Station Approach)
Pharmacy: Boots (Golden Square, Level 1)
Food & Drink
The Wheatsheaf Pub (0.1 mi)
Costa Coffee (Golden Square)
Greggs & Subway (Time Square)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Square Multi-Storey (MSCP) | 0.1 mi | £1.00/h; £6.00/day | 24 h | On-site EV charging |
| Winwick Street Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.00/h; £5.00/day | 24 h | Rapid chargers & 24/7 access |
| Town Hall Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.20/h; £4.50/day | 24 h | Permits for regular users available |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: 24/7 patrols; PCNs for non-payment or overstay
Event Days: Parr Hall performances & Christmas Market increase demand—arrive early
Maintenance: Annual resurfacing & line-marking (next: Spring 2026)
📌 Expert Tips
RingGo Convenience: Top up remotely via app to avoid returning to machine
Bay Choice: Park near the northwest corner for quickest exit onto Bold Street
Season Ticket: Monthly permits available via Warrington BC for frequent visitors
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to install 10 EV charging bays under borough’s Low-Emission Strategy
2026: Implementation of pay-by-plate technology for faster in-and-out
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