🚗 Talbot Road Car Park – The Complete Rickmansworth WD3 1HD Parking Guide
Affordable pay-and-display parking on Talbot Road – flexible hourly rates, Blue Badge bays & easy walk to Aquadrome, town centre & station.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay-&-Display Car Park (Managed by Three Rivers District Council)
🕒 Operating Hours: 08:00–18:00 Monday–Saturday; free outside these hours and all day Sunday & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 | Pay at machine (coins, card, contactless) or via RingGo app |
| 1–2 hours | £1.50 | |
| 2–3 hours | £2.00 | |
| 3–4 hours | £2.50 | |
| Over 4 hours | £4.00 | Maximum daily rate |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free | Up to 3 h with badge + time clock |
| Return Restriction | No return | Within 1 h of exit during chargeable hours |
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~60 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 designated bays near entrance |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | LED floodlights covering central area |
| Security | Occasional council patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 4 bays; free up to 3 h (badge + clock displayed)
Drop-off Zone: Lay-by adjacent to ticket machine (max 10 min)
Level Access: Flush kerb entries and level route to nearby paths
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Chorleywood Station Pod Point (4×7 kW) – 10-min walk
Rickmansworth Station (2×22 kW) – 12-min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & Aquadrome visitors |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunchtime shoppers & café goers |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 75 % | Evening leisure & appointments |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend market & town centre crowds |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 for best bay selection, or park after 18:00 through the next morning free of charge.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Aquadrome | 5 min | Lakeside swimming, boating & play areas |
| Rickmansworth Town Centre | 7 min | Shops, cafés & weekly market |
| Rickmansworth Station | 12 min | Metropolitan & Chiltern Line connections |
| Chorleywood Village | 15 min | Pubs, convenience store & community hub |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: Lloyds & Barclays at Town Centre (7-min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Town Centre, 7-min walk)
Food & Drink:
Café 14 (High Street)
The Two Brewers (pub, 8-min walk)
Public Toilets: Aquadrome visitor centre & town centre
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquadrome Car Park | Adjacent | £2.00/day | 24 h | Direct lakeside access |
| Rickmansworth Station MSCP | 0.6 mi | £8.00/day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging & CCTV |
| Chorleywood Station Car Park | 0.7 mi | £4.00/day | 24 h | Pod Point chargers & rural setting |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil enforcement officers patrol 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; overstays incur PCN
Return Restriction: No return within 1 h to prevent bay-hopping
Payment Methods: Machines accept card/contactless or use RingGo – no cash
📌 Expert Tips
Aquadrome Visits: Pay daily rate for all-day lakeside leisure—ideal for families
Blue Badge Hack: Clearly display badge + clock and use the RingGo “Blue Badge” option for exemption
Evening Use: Park after 18:00 for free overnight stay—perfect for early morning aquatic sessions
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Three Rivers Council exploring installation of 4 EV charging bays and enhanced LED lighting
2026: Proposal to trial ANPR pay-by-plate for seamless entry/exit
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