๐ Pound Lane Car Park โ Complete Marlow Parking Guide
Free 2-hour parking at Pound Lane โ perfect for quick visits to Marlowโs High Street, riverside walks & local cafรฉs.
๐ Type: On-Street Pay & Display (Free 2 hr stay)
๐๏ธ Jurisdiction: Buckinghamshire Council
๐ Open: 08:00 โ 18:00 MonโSat (Sundays & Bank Holidays free)
๐ Rating: 4.2/5 (local user feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free up to 2 hours; ยฃ70 PCN for overstay
Payment: Not required for up to 2 hours
Permits: None for on-street bays
Future Changes: Council exploring extended free-parking pilot
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~20 marked on-street bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | Street-lamp illumination |
| Security | Public CCTV in vicinity |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars & small vans) |
โฟ Accessibility
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 hours (display badge & register via RingGo)
Designated Bays: None physically marked, but enforcement respects badge display
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay layby immediately outside Pound Lane entrance
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Tesco Express Marlow (Marlow Bottom, SL7 3NJ) โ 2ร7 kW Pod Point units (5 min drive)
BP Pulse (Henley Road, SL7 2BA) โ 4ร50 kW rapid chargers (8 min walk)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | ~60% | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~50% | Cafรฉ visitors & errands |
| Saturdays 10:00โ14:00 | ~85% | Weekend shoppers & lunch-goers |
| Evenings after 18:00 | ~20% | Riverside diners |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:30 on Saturdays to secure a bay for a quick High Street browse.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Marlow High Street | 2 min | Boutique shops, cafรฉs & pubs |
| Higginson Park | 5 min | Riverside green space & picnic areas |
| Marlow Bridge & Thames Path | 7 min | Scenic river walks |
| Court Gardens | 10 min | Formal gardens & riverside cafรฉ |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Higginson Park (4 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 3 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 3 min walk)
Food & Drink:
The Hand & Flowers โ gastropub & Michelin-star dining
Cafรฉฬ Mora โ riverside coffee & light bites
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Bus Depot Car Park | 0.2 mi / 4 min | Free (3 h max) | 3 h; no return in 3 h | Larger capacity |
| Wilson Parking (Swan Centre) | 0.3 mi / 6 min | ยฃ1.50/hr; ยฃ6/day | 24 h | Covered & CCTV |
| Marlow Station Car Park (Network) | 0.6 mi / 12 min | ยฃ4/day | 24 h | Rail permit holders & EV chargers |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol MonโSat; PCNs issued for overstay or non-payment
Overnight Parking: Prohibitedโbays enforced outside hours
Surface Warning: Painted bay markings can be slippery when wetโdrive carefully
๐ Expert Tips
Blue Badge Hack: Register your badge via RingGo app in advance to ensure free 3-hour parking.
High Street Visit: Park here for a quick stroll to the Hand & Flowers for lunch.
Market Mornings: On Fridays, combine parking with Higginson Park market for a riverside browse.
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Buckinghamshire Council trialing smart sensors to provide real-time availability via the โParkMKโ app.
2026+: Feasibility study for adding EV charging bays in nearby council-run car parks.
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