๐ Ring Fort Road Car Park โ Complete Cambridge CB4 2GR Guide
On-street pay & display on Ring Fort Road โ convenient Romsey Town parking.
๐ Type: On-Street Pay & Display Bays (Cambridge City Council, Zone R)
๐ Open: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00 (enforced); free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.1 / 5 (local user feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
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Tariff (MonโSat 08:00โ18:00):
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Up to 30 min: ยฃ0.90
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Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.80
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Up to 2 h: ยฃ3.60
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Up to 4 h (max stay): ยฃ6.00
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Evenings & Sundays: Free (no ticket required)
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Resident Permits: Zone R permits available from Cambridge City Council (all-zone or street-specific)
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Blue Badge Holders: Park free in any bay during enforcement hours (badge clearly displayed)
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Payment Methods: Street machines (cash/card) or RingGo/YourParkingSpace app
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~20 parallel bays |
| Surface | Asphalt carriageway with white bay markings |
| Lighting | Streetlamps providing basic illumination |
| Security | Occasional Civil Enforcement Officer patrols |
| Bay Width | Standard 2.4 m (tight for larger vehicles) |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines & app zones |
โฟ Accessibility
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Disabled Drivers: Shared bays; blue-badge holders exempt from charges (badge on display)
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Step-Free Access: Level footway runs alongside all bays, with dropped kerbs at crossings
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Drop-Off Point: Short lay-by outside community centre entrance
๐ EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Chargers: None in immediate bay row
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Nearest Public Chargers:
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2 ร 7 kW Pod Point at Cherry Hinton Road (5 min walk)
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4 ร 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Romsey Town Broadway (7 min walk)
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๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08โ10 AM | 90 % | Commuters & school drop-offs |
| Weekdays 12โ2 PM | 60 % | Local shoppers |
| Saturdays 10โ4 PM | 95 % | Weekend leisure visitors |
| Evenings after 6 PM | 20 % | Residents & diners |
Pro Tip: For guaranteed bays on Saturday mornings, arrive before 9 AM or switch to nearby Cromwell Road MSCP.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Romsey Town Centre | 3 min | Shops, cafรฉs & community services |
| Cambridge Regional College | 6 min | Campus access & public toilets |
| Cherry Hinton Road Bus Stops | 4 min | Frequent routes to city centre |
| Parkerโs Piece | 12 min | Open green space & sports facilities |
๐ Nearby Amenities
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Public toilets: CRC campus (6 min walk)
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ATM: Cooperative Bank, Romsey Town (3 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots, Romsey Town (4 min)
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Cafรฉs & Pubs:
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The Romsey, local gastropub (2 min)
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Romsey Mill Cafรฉ (4 min)
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๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Road MSCP | 7 min | ยฃ1.20/hr; ยฃ6.00/day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV, EV chargers |
| Victoria Road Surface Bays | 5 min | ยฃ1.50/hr; 4 h max | 4 h | Slightly lower rate |
| Romsey Recreation Ground Lot | 8 min | Free (2 h limit) | 2 h | Free short-stay for quick visits |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
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Enforcement: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; penalties for no ticket or overstay
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Overnight Parking: Allowed outside enforcement hours at ownerโs risk
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Maintenance: Occasional street-sweeping and bay re-marking (check signage for dates)
๐ Expert Tips
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Resident Hack: If youโre visiting frequently, consider a Zone R resident permit for unlimited parking.
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App Top-Up: Use RingGo to extend your session remotely without returning to the machine.
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EV Users: Charge at Cherry Hinton Road when combining a longer stay with a quick shop nearby.
๐ฎ Future Developments
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Q4 2025: Cambridge City Council evaluating installation of 4 ร 7 kW EV chargers along Ring Fort Road
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2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate trial to remove need for display tickets
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