? Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park
?️ Jurisdiction: Cheshire East Council
? Open: 08:00 – 18:00 Mon–Sat (Sundays & Bank Holidays free)
? Rating: 4.2/5 (local feedback)
? Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.00 per hour
Maximum Stay: 3 hours (no return within 1 hour)
Overstay Penalty: £50 PCN for exceeding max stay
Payment: Pay & Display machines (card/contactless) or RingGo app (Zone ID: 6789)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 h (display badge & register via RingGo)
Permits: No resident or business permits
? Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~60 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED street-lamp coverage |
| Security | CCTV in vicinity & periodic patrols |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Designated Bays: 6 marked Blue Badge bays near pedestrian exit
Accessible Routes: Drop-kerb crossings; level paving to High Street
Drop-Off Zone: Layby immediately outside car park entrance
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Middlewich Public Car Park (CW10 9AT) – 2×7 kW Pod Point units (5 min walk)
Tesco Middlewich (CW10 0DH) – 4×7 kW chargers (8 min walk)
? Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08–10) | ~75 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~60 % | Café & market visitors |
| Saturdays (10–14) | ~90 % | Weekend shoppers & market-goers |
| Evenings & Sundays | ~15 % | Canal-side walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on Saturdays to secure a bay ahead of the town market.
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Middlewich High Street | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Middlewich Market Square | 3 min | Weekly market stalls |
| Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath | 5 min | Scenic walks & cycle routes |
| King’s Lock Café | 7 min | Riverside refreshments |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol Mon–Sat; PCNs issued for non-payment or overstays
Overnight Parking: Prohibited—park at own risk outside operating hours
Surface Warning: Markings may fade in winter—drive slowly after rain
? Expert Tips
App Pre-Pay Hack: Use RingGo auto top-up to avoid return trips to the machine.
Market Day Strategy: Park here for easy access to the Thursday and Saturday markets.
Badge Ease: Blue Badge holders park free—no need to find marked bays.
? Future Developments
2025: Cheshire East Council piloting real-time bay availability on the RingGo app.
2026+: Feasibility study for installing low-impact EV charging posts in town centre car parks.
Low fine activity reported by drivers.
No user price reports submitted yet for this car park.
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