🚗 Tesco & The Range Car Park – Leighton Buzzard 2-Hour Shopper Parking Guide
Enjoy free 2-hour parking at Tesco & The Range on Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard – perfect for grocery runs, homeware shopping and High Street visits in LU7.
🚗 Type: Shared Retail Car Park (Tesco & The Range)
🕒 Enforcement Hours: 6 am–10 pm daily
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Stay Duration | Cost & Validation |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | Free for Tesco & The Range customers* |
| Over 2 hours | Parking Charge Notice (£70, or £40 if paid within 14 days) |
| Blue Badge holders | Exempt from time limit‡ |
*To qualify for free parking, register your vehicle on the Tesco Parking app or display a valid in-store receipt.
‡Display your badge and register via app on arrival.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ≈ 220 marked bays (includes dedicated Range area) |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Full perimeter LED lighting |
| Security | CCTV with ANPR monitoring |
| Height Restriction | None (suitable for vans & trailers) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 10 marked bays close to both store entrances.
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by immediately outside main Tesco doors.
Accessible Routes: Level tarmac and wide automatic doors.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Options:
Shell Vimy Road (0.2 mi) – 2×rapid chargers (CHAdeMO & CCS)
Sainsbury’s Vimy Rd (0.6 mi) – 4×7 kW Type 2 Pod Point bays
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10 am | 85 % | Breakfast shoppers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 75 % | Lunchtime grocery runs |
| Saturdays 10 am–1 pm | 95 % | Weekend family shoppers |
| Evenings 6–8 pm | 50 % | Late errands & returns |
Pro Tip: Register in the app before arrival to start your free session instantly and receive expiry alerts.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore Entrance | On-site | Fresh food, pharmacy & petrol station |
| The Range Homeware Entrance | On-site | Furnishings, garden & DIY supplies |
| Leighton Buzzard High Street | 8 min | Cafés, banks & boutique stores |
| Leighton Buzzard Station | 10 min | Thameslink services to London |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Inside Tesco Customer Services (free)
ATM: In-store cashpoint
Pharmacy: Boots counter within Tesco
Food & Drink: Costa Coffee kiosk and in-store café
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Buzzard Station | 0.5 mi | Free (24 hrs) | 24 hrs | Unlimited, secure rail parking |
| B&Q Car Park | 0.3 mi | Free (2 hrs) | 2 hrs | Adjacent DIY parking, fewer shoppers |
| On-Street (Vimy Road) | Adjacent | £1.20/hr (2 hrs max) | 2 hrs | PayByPhone, free outside enforcement |
⚠️ Important Notices
Time Limit: Strictly 2 hrs for free parking—overstays incur PCNs.
Enforcement: APCOA patrols enforce 6 am–10 pm daily; remember to validate.
Signage: Follow on-site terms and conditions displayed at entrances.
📌 Expert Tips
Receipt Hack: If you plan a longer shopping trip, split your visit—exit and re-enter with a second receipt (within app rules).
Extension: Not possible remotely—plan your 2 hr window wisely or use pay-and-display beyond that.
Off-Peak Strategy: Midweek afternoons often have the most available bays.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Tesco is trialing digital pay-on-exit systems at select UK stores—watch for updates at Vimy Road.
2026: Council consultation includes potential EV bay installations in large retail car parks across Buckinghamshire.
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