🚗 Tan Yard Short Stay Car Park – The Complete St Neots Parking Guide
Convenient short-stay parking at Tan Yard – pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from St Neots High Street.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Short-Stay Car Park (Huntingdonshire District Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: No aggregated online reviews available
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
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Up to 30 min: £0.60
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Up to 1 h: £1.20
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Up to 2 h: £2.40
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Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.60
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Payment Methods:
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Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
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Pay-by-App (RingGo – zone 83102)
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Resident Permits: None for short-stay sites; on-street permits via HDC for zone “SN1” addresses
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Season Tickets: Weekly short-stay permit £20 (valid any enforcement day within 08:00–18:00)
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Tariff History: Last increase April 2024 (+10 p per band); next review Q1 2026
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
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| Total Spaces | 50 bays |
| Standard Bays | 42 unmarked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near pay machine |
| Motorcycle Bays | 2 marked bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with high-visibility white lining (repainted 2022) |
| Lighting | 6 LED floodlights, average 8 lux |
| Drainage | Central channel drains; bi-annual clearing |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
| Security | CCTV coverage (4 cameras, 24/7 recording) |
| Signage | Digital display board showing zone code & tariffs |
| Machine Location | Central island adjacent to St Neots High Street entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Blue-Badge Bays: Four bays by pedestrian exit—free with badge displayed
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Drop-Off Zone: Short-term pull-in opposite pay machine
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Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps at both access points
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Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth footpaths leading directly to High Street and riverbank
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Audible Assistance: Pay machine provides voice prompts on request
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
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On-Site Charging: None currently installed
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Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW units in rear corner
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Nearest Live Chargers:
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St Neots Station MSCP: 4×22 kW units, 6 min walk
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Arch Road Car Park: 2×7 kW, 8 min walk
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📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
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| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 75 % | Commuters & office workers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–18:00 | 50 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 09:00–12:00 | 90 % | Market shoppers |
| Saturdays 12:00–16:00 | 100 % | Full-day visitors |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 20 % | Leisure & churchgoers |
| Christmas Market (Dec 1–24) | 100 % | Festive shoppers |
Pro Tip: On market days (Thursdays & Saturdays), arrive by 08:30 or use overflow at Arch Road Car Park.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
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| St Neots High Street | 1 min | Shops, cafés & public amenities |
| River Great Ouse Promenade | 2 min | Riverside walks & events |
| St Neots Station | 8 min | Regular trains to London & Cambridge |
| Priory Centre | 5 min | Community halls & public toilets |
| Bus Stop (Routes 32, 33) | Adjacent | Frequent links to Huntingdon & Kimbolton |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Priory Centre (free)
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ATM: HSBC (High Street, 1 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 2 min)
Food & Drink
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The Riverside Café (2 min): All-day brunch & riverside views
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The Wheatsheaf Inn (3 min): Traditional pub dining
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Caffè Nero (1 min): Coffee & light bites
Retail & Leisure
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St Neots Museum (5 min): Local history & exhibitions
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Cycle St Neots (4 min): Bike hire & repairs
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Priory Centre (5 min): Gym & community classes
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
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| Arch Road Car Park | 5 min | £1.00/hr; £5.00/day | 24 h | EV charging on-site |
| St Neots Station MSCP | 8 min | £3.50/day | 24 h | Covered, Park Mark® safer parking |
| On-Street Zone SN (High St) | Adjacent | £0.20/20 min | 2 h max | Short-stay & app-only payment |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
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Enforcement Hours: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by HDC civil enforcement officers
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Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
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Towing Risk: Vehicles without valid ticket liable for removal
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Maintenance: Quarterly surface and drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
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Market Day Strategy: Use Arch Road Car Park overflow and stroll back for guaranteed space.
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Evening Visitor: Park after 18:00 for free overnight stay.
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Blue-Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of four free bays nearest exit.
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Weather Alert: Eastern bays can pond in heavy rain; choose central rows near lighting columns.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
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2025 Q3: EV charging bay installation pending council approval
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2025 Q4: Digital pay station trial with multilingual interface
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2026: Feasibility study for 20 additional bays on adjacent land (planning ref: HDC/PLN/2024/198)
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Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026
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