? Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Managed by Spelthorne Borough Council)
? Open: 8 am – 6 pm (Mon–Sat); free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
? Rating: 4.3 / 5 (visitor feedback)
? Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm):
First 2 h: Free (ticket required)
2–4 h: £1.50 / h
Over 4 h (max stay 12 h): £2.00 / h
Evenings & Sundays: Free (no ticket needed)
Blue Badge Holders: Park free at any time (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app
? Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 bays adjacent to pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining |
| Lighting | LED columns covering central aisles |
| Security | Occasional patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs from all bays to footpaths
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside lay-by immediately outside main entrance
Nearest Adapted Bays: Riverside Multi-Storey (5 min walk) offers additional blue-badge bays
? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
2 × 7 kW Pod Point at Tesco Staines (6 min walk)
4 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost chargers on Thames Side (8 min walk)
? Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9–11 am | 75 % | Commuters & river walkers |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 60 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Saturdays 10–4 pm | 90 % | Families & market visitors |
| Evenings after 6 pm | 30 % | Riverside diners & strollers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 am on weekends to secure bays nearest the Thames walkway.
? Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Staines Park Entrance | 1 min | Direct access to river paths & benches |
| River Thames Towpath | 2 min | Scenic stroll towards Egham |
| Staines High Street | 8 min | Shops, cafés & public amenities |
| Elmsleigh Centre | 6 min | Indoor shopping & refreshments |
? Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Park Café (seasonal) & High Street (8 min)
ATM: Nationwide, High Street (8 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, Elmsleigh Centre (6 min)
Food & Drink:
The Boathouse Café (on-site)
The Lock Kitchen (5 min)
Costa Coffee (Elmsleigh Centre, 6 min)
?️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside MSCP | 5 min | £1.20 / h | 24 h | Covered, CCTV, blue-badge bays |
| Tesco Staines Surface Lot | 6 min | Free 2 h (purchase) | 2 h | EV charging & grocery tie-in |
| Thames Side Lay-bys | 4 min | Free (1 h limit) | 1 h | Quick stop near towpath |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm; penalties for no ticket/overstay
Overnight Parking: Allowed outside charge hours but at owner’s risk
Maintenance: Annual line-painting scheduled September 2025; partial bay closures
? Expert Tips
Family Outings: Use free first 2 h for park play area and riverside picnic.
Market Days: On Sundays, overflow fills quickly—consider Riverside MSCP.
App Top-Up: Extend via RingGo app remotely to avoid return to car.
? Future Developments
Late 2025: Council reviewing EV charger installation at car park entrance.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate to remove need for display tickets.
Low fine activity reported by drivers.
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