🚗 Q-Park Windsor Yards – The Complete Windsor SL4 Parking Guide
Secure multi-storey parking at Windsor Yards – pre-book online, EV chargers, Blue Badge bays & under-2.1 m height limit, steps from castle & station.
🚗 Type: Multi-storey Pay-on-Foot Car Park (Managed by Q-Park)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (APCOA & Q-Park customer reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Stay Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.80 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.60 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £5.50 | |
| Up to 4 hours | £7.50 | |
| Up to 5 hours | £10.50 | |
| 24 hours | Pay-on-foot total | Flat daily rate |
| Season Tickets | From £265/month | Pre-booked annual or monthly passes |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 3 hours | Display badge + clock; then validate |
Payment via on-site pay-on-foot machines (cards or cash) or the Q-Park app. Pre-book online for guaranteed space and 15 % discount.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 744 |
| Disabled Bays | 36 |
| EV Charging Points | 13 (mixed fast & rapid) |
| Drive-Through Height | 2.06 m |
| Surface | Multi-deck concrete |
| Lighting | Full LED level-by-level |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; barrier entry/exit |
| Additional Services | Car wash bay; lift access; on-site info desk |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 36 bays across levels 0–2; free up to 3 hours with badge + clock
Step-Free Access: Lifts and ramps to all floors, direct link to Windsor Yards shopping concourse
Drop-Off Zone: Unbarriered pull-in at ground-floor entrance for 10 min
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: 13 bays (4 × rapid 50 kW + 9 × fast 7 kW)
Payment: Contactless at charger or via Q-Park app; parking tariff applies while charging
Spare Options: Additional public chargers at nearby Saracen Street car park (4 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 95 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 80 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 90 % | Evening return commuters |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | 85 % | Tourists & market-goers |
| Sundays & Evenings | 40 % | Leisure visitors (free tariff) |
Pro Tip: Pre-book early for busy weekends, or use the free-after-16:00 period for late-day parking.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle & State Apartments | 4 min | Main attraction entrance |
| Windsor & Eton Central Station | 6 min | Rail & shuttle bus links |
| Windsor Yards Shopping Centre | Immediate | Direct internal access |
| Peascod Street & Thames Riverside | 5 min | Cafés, pubs & riverboat excursions |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: NatWest & Barclays inside Windsor Yards Mall
Pharmacy: Boots (Windsor Yards concourse)
Food & Drink:
Café Nero & Costa Coffee (ground-floor concourse)
The Duchess of Cambridge pub (2 min walk)
Public Toilets: Paid facilities in shopping centre
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracen Street Car Park | 0.2 mi | Same short-stay | 5 h | Additional EV bays |
| Victoria Street Car Park | 0.3 mi | £2.60/h; £15/day | 24 h | Covered; disabled bays |
| Alexandra Gardens Car Park | 0.4 mi | £2.30/h; £18.16/day | 24 h | Riverside views; museum access |
| Park & Ride (Windsor Royal) | 1.2 mi | £2.00/day | 24 h | Free shuttle into town centre |
⚠️ Important Notices
Refurbishment Works: Ongoing repairs through 2025; minor areas may be temporarily closed
Height Restriction: 2.06 m – oversize vehicles should use on-street or Park & Ride
Enforcement: Penalties for unpaid parking or barrier misuse
📌 Expert Tips
Early Bird: Arrive before 09:00 for best selection of EV bays and ground-floor spaces
Member Hack: Q-Park Silver season ticket holders enjoy up to 30 % off daily rates
EV Charging: Reserve rapid-charger slot via app to avoid waits during peak hours
🔮 Future Developments
Q3 2025: Completion of Car Park refurbishment with new paint, signage & additional EV bays
2026: Rollout of ANPR technology for seamless barrierless entry/exit
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