๐ Patients Car Parking โ Longford Street Surgery
Free patient parking opposite Longford Street Surgery โ hassle-free 24/7 access during surgery hours with dedicated bays and level access.
๐ Type: Free Public Patient Car Park
๐ Open: MondayโFriday 08:00โ18:30 (surgery closed weekends & bank holidays)
๐ Rating: N/A (surgery-managed facility)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for registered patients
Permit/Validation: No permit requiredโsimply park in the patient bays and attend reception for any validation ticket if needed
Blue Badge Holders: Use any marked patient bay; no charge or validation required
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~12 marked bays |
| Accessible Bays | 2 Blue Badge bays adjacent to entrance |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Street-style lighting at roadside |
| Security | None |
| Height Limit | None (van- and ambulance-friendly) |
โฟ Accessibility
Level Access: Direct, step-free walkway across Longford Street to main entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Short lay-by immediately outside surgery entrance on Longford Street
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Tesco Warrington (Pod Point, 7 kW AC) โ 1.2 mi / 5 min drive
Warrington Bank Quay Station (rapid DC) โ 1.5 mi / 7 min drive
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:30โ10:30 AM | ~90 % | Morning clinic patients |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 PM | ~60 % | Prescription pickups |
| Weekdays 16:00โ18:00 PM | ~80 % | Post-work visits |
Pro Tip: Aim to arrive just before opening (08:00) or after 14:00 to find a bay more easily.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Longford Street Surgery | < 1 min | Immediate access for appointments |
| Bus Stops (Mildenhall Road) | 2 min | Routes to town centre & hospital |
| Local Pharmacy (Coronation Rd) | 5 min | Prescriptions & minor health goods |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Pharmacy: Boots (98 Coronation Road) โ 2 min walk
ATM: Post Office on Longford Street โ 3 min walk
Cafรฉ: Corner Cafรฉ (Coronation Road) โ 3 min walk
Food & Drink
The Surgery Cafรฉ: On-site drinks & snacks vending
The Village Deli: Sandwiches & salads โ 4 min walk
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Interchange Car Park | 0.3 mi | Free (2 h limit) | 2 h | Covered bays, CCTV |
| Bank Quay Station Car Park | 1.5 mi | ยฃ3.00/day | 24 h | Rapid EV charging, rail connections |
| On-Street Pay & Display | Adjacent | ยฃ1.20/hr | 4 h | Card & app payment |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Availability: Bays reserved strictly for patient use during surgery hoursโnon-patients risk removal.
Overnight Parking: Not permitted; surgery grounds secure overnight.
Weekend Access: Car park closed when surgery is closed; bays may be cordoned off.
๐ Expert Tips
Early Arrival: For early-morning blood tests or clinics, arrive at 08:00 to secure one of the 12 bays.
Prescription Pickup: Schedule pickups between 14:00โ16:00 when occupancy dips.
Alternative Drop-Off: If bays are full, use the 5-minute free drop-off on Coronation Road and reclaim immediately after.
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Surgery exploring a minor expansion to add two overflow patient bays pending council approval.
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