Free patient parking opposite Longford Street Surgery – hassle-free 24/7 access during surgery hours with dedicated bays and level access.
🚗 Type: Free Public Patient Car Park
🕒 Open: Monday–Friday 08:00–18:30 (surgery closed weekends & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: N/A (surgery-managed facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for registered patients
Permit/Validation: No permit required—simply 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
📊 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) |
♿ 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
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Tesco Warrington (Pod Point, 7 kW AC) – 1.2 mi / 5 min drive
Warrington Bank Quay Station (rapid DC) – 1.5 mi / 7 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:30–10:30 AM | ~90 % | Morning clinic patients |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 PM | ~60 % | Prescription pickups |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 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.
🚶 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 |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Pharmacy: Boots (98 Coronation Road) – 2 min walk
ATM: Post Office on Longford Street – 3 min walk
Café: Corner Café (Coronation Road) – 3 min walk
Food & Drink
The Surgery Café: On-site drinks & snacks vending
The Village Deli: Sandwiches & salads – 4 min walk
🅿️ 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 | £3.00/day | 24 h | Rapid EV charging, rail connections |
| On-Street Pay & Display | Adjacent | £1.20/hr | 4 h | Card & app payment |
⚠️ Important Notices
Availability: Bays reserved strictly for patient use during surgery hours—non-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.
📌 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 14:00–16:00 when occupancy dips.
Alternative Drop-Off: If bays are full, use the 5-minute free drop-off on Coronation Road and reclaim immediately after.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Surgery exploring a minor expansion to add two overflow patient bays pending council approval.