Free evenings & Sundays at Snow Hill โ prime Nantwich town centre parking.
๐ Type: Surface Pay & Display & Permit Bays (Cheshire East Council, Zone NH)
๐ Open: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.2 / 5 (local user feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariff (MonโSat 08:00โ18:00):
Up to 30 min: ยฃ0.80
Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.60
Up to 2 h: ยฃ3.00
Up to 4 h (max): ยฃ5.00
Resident Permits: Zone NH permits via Cheshire East portal
Blue Badge Holders: Free at any time (badge displayed)
Payment: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code on signage)
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement patrols; display valid ticket/permit
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~75 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 bays adjacent to pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED columns around perimeter |
| Security | Occasional patrols; no CCTV |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
โฟ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs to pavement and High Street
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by beside entrance for quick unloading
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 ร 7 kW Pod Point at Hospital Street MSCP (5 min walk)
2 ร 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Welsh Row (6 min walk)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08โ10 AM | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12โ2 PM | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Saturdays 10โ2 PM | 95 % | Weekend retail footfall |
| Evenings & Sundays | Free | Leisure & market visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9 AM on Saturdays to secure bays for the town market.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich High Street | 2 min | Shops, cafรฉs & weekly markets |
| Nantwich Civic Hall | 3 min | Public toilets & event venue |
| Hospital Street MSCP | 5 min | Covered, EV charging & CCTV |
| Nantwich Museum | 6 min | Local history exhibits & garden |
๐ Expert Tips
Market Day Hack: Use free evenings or Sundays for market visits without charge.
Resident Permit: Frequent visitors can apply for a Zone NH permit for unlimited stays.
EV Users: Charge at Hospital Street then stroll back via Welsh Row.
๐ฎ Future Developments
Late 2025: Council evaluating 4 ร 7 kW EV charger installation at Hospital Street.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate across off-street car parks to remove tickets.