🚗 Springwell Lane Car Park – Complete UB9 6PG Guide
Free Springwell Lane parking – village shops, church & canal towpath access.
🚗 Type: Surface Public Car Park (Managed by London Borough of Hillingdon)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily
🌟 Rating: – (no formal review data available)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display or barrier)
Permits: Not required
Enforcement: Informal monitoring by Hillingdon Council; occasional patrols
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~25 marked bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Single lamp at entrance; remainder unlit |
| Security | No CCTV; periodic community wardens |
| Height Restriction | None (suitable for vans) |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered, unrestricted access |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 2 bays adjacent to path leading to church shop
Step-Free Access: Smooth tarmac throughout; dropped kerbs to footpaths
Drop-Off Zone: Informal lay-by beside main entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
2×7 kW Pod Point at Uxbridge Station (~4 mi; 12 min drive)
4×22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on High Street, Uxbridge
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10 AM | 50 % | Local commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 40 % | Church visitors & café goers |
| Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM | 70 % | Weekend market & pub patrons |
| Evenings after 6 PM | 20 % | Residents returning home |
Pro Tip: Weekday afternoons are quietest—ideal for canal walks.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Harefield Village Centre | 3 min | Bakery, pharmacy & village shop |
| St Mary’s Church & Café | 2 min | Historic church with refreshments |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 5 min | Scenic riverside walk & fishing spots |
| Harefield Hospital Grounds | 10 min | Gardens & memorial areas |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Village Hall (open during events)
ATM: Post Office (Church Road, 4 min walk)
Pharmacy: Harefield Pharmacy (3 min walk)
Food & Drink
The Chequers Inn: Traditional pub & garden (2 min)
Harefield Village Café: Light bites & coffee (3 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lay-by on Harefield Road | 3 min | Free | 2 h max* | Quick drop-off for local errands |
| Village Hall Overflow Lot | 4 min | Free (events) | N/A | Larger events parking |
| Uxbridge Station Car Park | 12 min | Pay & Display | 24 h | Covered bays & EV charging |
*Subject to occasional enforcement signage during peak village events.
⚠️ Important Notices
Event Days: Village fairs (e.g. Summer Festival) can fill the lot—use overflow at Village Hall.
No Overnight Parking: Vehicles left after 72 h may be ticketed.
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting scheduled September 2025 (expect temporary disruption).
📌 Expert Tips
Early Bird: Weekday mornings offer easiest bays for canal access.
Market Day Hack: For monthly market, park at Village Hall overflow and stroll back via hedgerow path.
EV Option: Charge en route at Uxbridge Station if combining with rail commute.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Hillingdon Council exploring installation of a single 7 kW EV charger bay.
2026: Potential upgrade of lighting to full-site LED for improved evening visibility.
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