🚗 Riley Road Car Park – Marlow 72-Hour Stay & Town Centre Access Guide
Affordable 7 am–7 pm pay-and-display parking on Riley Road, Marlow SL7 2NL – 28 bays, ideal for High Street visits, station users & riverside leisure.
🚗 Type: Off-Street Pay & Display (Buckinghamshire Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours (enforcement 7 am–7 pm daily)
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Length of Stay | Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.80 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.70 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.20 |
| Up to 6 hours | £4.20 |
| Up to 12 hours | £6.70 |
| Sundays & bank holidays (all day) | £1.20 |
Pay & Display only: credit/debit (incl. contactless) or RingGo (app, online or phone).
Season tickets available for frequent users.
Blue Badge holders pay standard tariff; no dedicated bays on site.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 28 marked bays |
| Surface | Asphalt, ground level |
| Lighting | Perimeter streetlights |
| Security | No CCTV |
| Height Restriction | 2.06 m (clearance bar at entrance) |
| Motorcycle Parking | Not provided |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: No marked bays; Blue Badge holders may use any bay and must display badge.
Nearest Adapted Bays: Dean Street Car Park – 4 marked bays, 0.2 mi (4 min walk).
Drop-Off Zone: Street frontage on Riley Road.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Options:
West Street Car Park (0.1 mi): Pod Point 7 kW slow chargers.
Pound Lane (Higginson Park, 0.3 mi): 7 kW Pod Point bays.
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8 – 10 am | 90 % | Commuters & staff |
| Weekdays 12 – 2 pm | 75 % | Shoppers & diners |
| Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm | 65 % | Weekend visitors |
| Evenings after 6 pm | 20 % | Riverside walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9 am on weekdays to secure a bay for a full shopping or station-commute stay.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Marlow High Street | 5 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Marlow Railway Station | 7 min | Trains to Maidenhead, London & beyond |
| Higginson Park & Riverside | 8 min | Riverside paths & play areas |
| Court Garden Leisure Centre | 10 min | Gym, pool & sports facilities |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Higginson Park (5 min)
ATM: NatWest cashpoint (High Street, 5 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 6 min)
Food & Drink
The Two Brewers (4 min): Pub classics & riverside terrace
The Raj (6 min): Indian cuisine & takeaway
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Street Car Park | 0.2 mi | Same tariff | 24 hrs | Marked bays & free motorcycle |
| West Street Car Park | 0.1 mi | From £1.50/hr | 24 hrs | EV charging & larger capacity |
| Institute Road Car Park | 0.3 mi | From £1.00/hr | 24 hrs | Cheaper hourly rate |
⚠️ Important Notices
Maximum Stay: 72 hours; overstay may incur PCN.
Enforcement Hours: Charges apply daily 7 am–7 pm; free outside these times but still subject to stay limits.
Height Bar: 2.06 m clearance—no high-roof vehicles.
📌 Expert Tips
Season Ticket Hack: If you park regularly, a season ticket can halve your daily cost.
RingGo Convenience: Use the app to extend your stay remotely, subject to max-stay rules.
Overflow Strategy: If full, head to Dean Street for marked bays and dedicated motorcycle parking.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Buckinghamshire Council consulting on decked expansion to double capacity from 28 to ~60 spaces.
2026: Potential installation of EV charging bays as part of the council’s electric mobility strategy.
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