๐ Station Road Car Park โ The Complete Whittlesey Parking Guide
Station Road โ pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, minutes from station & town centre.
๐ Type: Public Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Peterborough City Council)
๐ Enforcement: 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; free evenings (18:00โ08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariffs:
Up to 1 h: ยฃ0.60
Up to 2 h: ยฃ1.20
Up to 4 h: ยฃ2.40
All day (max 24 h): ยฃ4.00
Payment: Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless) or RingGo app (zone 51360)
Resident Permits: ยฃ50 / year (Zone WT) for unlimited stays during enforcement hours
Blue Badge: Free up to 4 hโdisplay badge and register at machine
๐ Capacity & Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~75 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked (near machine; free with badge) |
| Parent & Child | 2 extra-wide bays by entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac; bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | LED bollards (duskโdawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
โฟ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays by pay machineโno charge
Drop-Off: Kerbside pull-in at entrance for quick unload
Pathways: Tactile-paved kerb ramps to Station Road pavement
๐ EV & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None
Planned (2025): Feasibility for 4ร7 kW chargers in NE corner
Nearest Chargers:
Whittlesey Station CP: 4ร7 kW Pod Point (5 min walk)
Peterborough Station MSCP: 8ร22 kW rapid (12 min drive)
๐ Demand Patterns
| Period | Occupancy | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08โ10 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12โ14 | 60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16โ18 | 75 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09โ13 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & BH | 35 % | Leisure & station users |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stayโideal for off-peak rail travel.
๐ถ Walkability & Links
| Destination | Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Whittlesey Station | 4 min | Cross-country rail services |
| Market Place (High St) | 3 min | Shops, cafรฉs & toilets |
| Bus Stop (Station Road) | Adj. | Routes to Peterborough & villages |
| River Nene Towpath | 6 min | Riverside walks & cycling |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Toilets: Market Place, High Street
ATM: Barclays (High Street)
Pharmacy: Lloyds (High Street)
Food & Drink:
The Crown Inn (2 min)
Station Cafรฉ (adjacent)
Tesco Express (5 min)
โ ๏ธ Notices & Maintenance
Enforcement: 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; CCTV off-hours
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 PCN (ยฃ35 if within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next Oct 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Resident Saver: Annual permit (ยฃ50) for regular commuters.
Blue Badge: Display badge & registerโfree for 4 h.
Station Hack: Free after 18:00โcatch evening trains without fee.
Weather Alert: Central bays dry quickerโchoose those near entrance.
๐ฎ Future Plans
2025 Q3: Install 4ร7 kW EV chargers (council grant)
2025 Q4: Cashless & multilingual pay machines upgrade
2026: +30 bays feasibility on adjacent land (ref: PCC/PLN/2024/1282)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 review Jan 2026
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