🚗 St Giles’ Car Park – The Complete Oxford City Centre Parking Guide
St Giles’ – pre-book or pay-on-exit APCOA, free evenings & Sundays, doorstep to colleges & theatres.
🚗 Type: Public Pre-bookable & Pay-on-Exit Multi-Storey Car Park (APCOA Parking UK)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; pay-on-exit or pre-book via APCOA Connect)
🌟 Rating: 4.3/5 (APCOA user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Standard Day Rate: £6.00 per day (expires 04:00 next day)
Short-Stay Tariffs:
Up to 1 h: £1.50
Up to 2 h: £3.00
Weekend Rate: £4.50 per day (Sat–Sun; expires 04:00 next day)
Weekly Pass: £25.00 (7 consecutive days)
Payment Methods: APCOA Connect app pre-book, pay-on-exit machines (contactless/card)
Blue Badge Holders: Free—display badge and obtain free exit ticket from machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~200 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 marked bays (ground level, nearest lifts; free with badge) |
| EV Bays | 6 × 7 kW chargers (pay via Pod Point app) |
| Surface | Reinforced concrete with high-visibility bay lining |
| Lighting | Full LED throughout |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket fallback |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; APCOA patrols |
| Signage | Digital occupancy & wayfinding displays on each level |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Accessible Bays: Eight bays adjacent to each lift lobby—level access to all floors
Lifts & Ramps: Two lifts serve every level; ramps at pedestrian exits
Drop-Off Zone: Short-term pull-in at entrance for drop-offs
Tactile Guidance: Floor markings guide to lifts and pay machines
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| St Giles’ Church & Theatre | On-site | Immediate access to performances & services |
| Oxford University Colleges | 2–5 min | Balliol, Trinity, Jesus & others |
| Oxford Covered Market | 4 min | Artisan stalls & cafés |
| Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3 min | Frequent city & regional bus services |
| Oxford Railway Station | 12 min | Mainline & suburban rail links |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Westgate MSCP | 8 min | £2.50/hr; £12/day | Covered & Park Mark® |
| NCP Worcester Street | 6 min | £2.00/hr; £10/day | EV charging & loyalty discounts |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone OX) | Adjacent | £1.20/30 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
⚠️ Important Notices & Policies
Enforcement: ANPR & barrier—no tailgating permitted
Overstay Penalty: £80 PCN (reduced to £40 if paid within 14 days)
Lost Ticket Fee: £50 if ticket not presented at exit
Maintenance: Monthly barrier, lighting checks; quarterly deck inspection
📌 Expert Tips
Pre-Book Early: Reserve via APCOA Connect for discounts (up to 15%) on busy weekends.
EV Drivers: Book EV bays in advance to guarantee charging access.
Blue Badge Users: Display badge & press assistance button at machine for free exit.
Evening Visits: Park after 18:00 for free exit by 08:00 next day.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Upgrade 4 bays to 22 kW rapid chargers under city grant
2025 Q4: Deploy contactless pay-by-plate technology across all barriers
2026: Feasibility study for +100 bay expansion on adjacent council land (ref: ODC/PLN/2024/1298)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled Jan 2026
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