🚗 Station Road Car Park – The Complete Whittlesey Parking Guide
Station Road – pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, minutes from station & town centre.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Peterborough City Council)
🕒 Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariffs:
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Up to 1 h: £0.60
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Up to 2 h: £1.20
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Up to 4 h: £2.40
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All day (max 24 h): £4.00
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Payment: Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless) or RingGo app (zone 51360)
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Resident Permits: £50 / year (Zone WT) for unlimited stays during enforcement hours
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Blue Badge: Free up to 4 h—display badge and register at machine
📊 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 (dusk–dawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility
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Blue Badge Bays: Four bays by pay machine—no charge
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Drop-Off: Kerbside pull-in at entrance for quick unload
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Pathways: Tactile-paved kerb ramps to Station Road pavement
🔌 EV & Nearby Options
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On-Site Charging: None
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Planned (2025): Feasibility for 4×7 kW chargers in NE corner
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Nearest Chargers:
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Whittlesey Station CP: 4×7 kW Pod Point (5 min walk)
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Peterborough Station MSCP: 8×22 kW rapid (12 min drive)
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📅 Demand Patterns
| Period | Occupancy | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–14 | 60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16–18 | 75 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09–13 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & BH | 35 % | Leisure & station users |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—ideal for off-peak rail travel.
🚶 Walkability & Links
| Destination | Time | Benefit |
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| Whittlesey Station | 4 min | Cross-country rail services |
| Market Place (High St) | 3 min | Shops, cafés & toilets |
| Bus Stop (Station Road) | Adj. | Routes to Peterborough & villages |
| River Nene Towpath | 6 min | Riverside walks & cycling |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
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Toilets: Market Place, High Street
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ATM: Barclays (High Street)
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Pharmacy: Lloyds (High Street)
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Food & Drink:
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The Crown Inn (2 min)
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Station Café (adjacent)
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Tesco Express (5 min)
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⚠️ Notices & Maintenance
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Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; CCTV off-hours
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Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (£35 if within 14 days)
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Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed
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Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
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Resident Saver: Annual permit (£50) for regular commuters.
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Blue Badge: Display badge & register—free for 4 h.
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Station Hack: Free after 18:00—catch evening trains without fee.
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Weather Alert: Central bays dry quicker—choose those near entrance.
🔮 Future Plans
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2025 Q3: Install 4×7 kW EV chargers (council grant)
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2025 Q4: Cashless & multilingual pay machines upgrade
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2026: +30 bays feasibility on adjacent land (ref: PCC/PLN/2024/1282)
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Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 review Jan 2026
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