🚗 Rose Lane Car Park – Complete Biggleswade Parking Guide
Secure, free parking at Rose Lane – ideal for town centre shopping, market visits & riverbank strolls. Easy 24/7 access off the A600.
🚗 Type: Free Public Surface Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Central Bedfordshire Council
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (no barriers; gates unlocked)
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for all users
Payment: Not required
Permits: None required
Future Changes: No current plans to introduce charges; council monitoring usage
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 75 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay lines; drains prone to light pooling |
| Lighting | LED streetlamps covering main aisles |
| Security | CCTV coverage & regular council patrols |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans; overnight parking not permitted) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 6 marked Blue Badge bays near pedestrian exit
Accessible Routes: Level dropped-kerb crossings to Rose Lane footway
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby on Rose Lane adjacent to car park entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Sainsbury’s Biggleswade (Stratton Business Park, SG18 8QB) – 4×7 kW Pod Point units (5 min drive)
BP Pulse Rapid Charger (A1 Service Area, SG18 8RJ) – 2×150 kW CCS/CHAdeMO (6 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Typical Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | ~50 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~40 % | Café & market visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | ~75 % | Market-goers & town centre |
| Evenings after 18:00 | ~20 % | Riverside walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:30 on Saturdays to secure a bay before market traffic peaks.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Market Place | 4 min | Weekly market stalls & cafés |
| River Ivel Riverside Walk | 6 min | Scenic riverside path & picnic spots |
| Stratton Business Park | 3 min | Shops, pharmacies & public toilets |
| Biggleswade High Street | 5 min | Retail outlets & eateries |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Market Place (4 min walk)
ATM: Barclays (High Street, 5 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Stratton Business Park, 3 min walk)
Food & Drink:
The Rose & Crown (Rose Lane) – pub meals & Sunday roasts
Café Cultura (Market Square) – speciality coffees & light bites
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Business Park Car Park | 0.1 mi (3 min) | Free | 3 h limit | Close to shops & pharmacy |
| Bedford Road Car Park (council) | 0.6 mi (12 min) | Free | Unlimited | Larger capacity |
| Biggleswade Station Car Park | 0.8 mi (16 min) | £4.00/day | 24 h | Secure, APCOA-managed |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Council patrols enforce Blue Badge bays; PCNs issued for misuse
Overnight Parking: Not permitted; no overnight security
Weather Alert: Surface can become slippery when wet—drive and walk with caution
📌 Expert Tips
Market Day Hack: Park here and walk to Market Place via the riverside path to avoid High Street congestion.
Badge Ease: Blue Badge holders have priority bays—register badge details with council to avoid tickets.
Weekend Stroll: Combine parking here with a walk along the River Ivel for a scenic break.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Central Bedfordshire Council exploring installation of a single EV charging post.
2026+: Feasibility study for improved lighting and wayfinding signage.
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