๐ The Broadway Car Park โ Complete Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead Parking Guide
Secure, centrally located parking at The Broadway โ perfect for shopping, dining & town centre activities. Affordable hourly rates with weekly season-ticket options.
๐ Type: Pay & Display Multi-Level Car Park
๐๏ธ Jurisdiction: Green Parking Ltd. (privately managed)
๐ Open: 06:00 โ 22:00 daily (barrier entry)
๐ Rating: 4.4/5 (customer reviews)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariff:
Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.50
1โ2 h: ยฃ2.80
2โ4 h: ยฃ5.00
All-day (4+ h): ยฃ7.50
Evening Rate (18:00โ22:00): ยฃ3.00 flat
Weekly Season Ticket: ยฃ25 (unlimited in/out access)
Payment: Pay & Display machines (card/contactless), RingGo app (zone 1234)
Permits: Season tickets available via website or on-site office
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 h in any bay (display badge and register at machine)
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 220 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 10 marked Blue Badge bays |
| EV Bays | 4 marked bays with 7 kW chargers (pre-book) |
| Surface | Concrete decks |
| Lighting | LED throughout |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV, barrier-controlled entry |
| Height Limit | 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in) |
โฟ Accessibility
Designated Bays: 10 Blue Badge bays on Level 0 near lifts
Accessible Routes: Step-free access via lifts; tactile paving at pedestrian exits
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay layby outside main entrance on Broadway
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: 4ร7 kW Type 2 chargers (Pod Point) โ pre-book via app
Nearest Rapid Chargers:
Tesco Superstore (SL6 1AR) โ 4ร50 kW CCS/CHAdeMO (5 min walk)
M&S Car Park (SL6 1QA) โ 2ร22 kW Pod Point (3 min walk)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings (08โ10) | ~75% | Commuters & early shoppers |
| Weekday Lunchtimes | ~60% | Office workers & cafรฉ visitors |
| Weekday Evenings (17โ19) | ~50% | Dinner-goers & cinema patrons |
| Saturdays (10โ14) | ~90% | Weekend shoppers & market crowds |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on Saturdays to secure a bay for a full shopping day.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholsons Shopping Centre | On-site | 80+ retail units, eateries & cinema |
| York Road High Street | 2 min | Boutique stores & cafรฉs |
| Maidenhead Station | 5 min | Elizabeth Line & mainline connections |
| Thames Promenade & Bray Lock | 8 min | Riverside walk & picnic spots |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Centre Mall (Level 0 & 1)
ATM: Nationwide (Ground Floor Mall)
Pharmacy: Boots (Centre Mall Level 1)
Food & Drink:
Wahaca โ Mexican street food
Caffรจ Nero โ coffee & pastries
Everyman Cinema Bar โ cocktails & snacks
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King St Multi-Storey (Council) | 0.2 mi | ยฃ1.20/hr; ยฃ6/day | 24 h | Cheaper long-stay option |
| Tesco Superstore Car Park (private) | 0.3 mi | Free (2 h) | 2 h; return in 1 h | Free supermarket parking |
| Brayford Wharf Car Park (NCP) | 0.5 mi | ยฃ2/day | 24 h | Secure, covered bays |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: Barrier-controlled exit; ensure valid ticket or app session to avoid penalty
Overstay Penalties: PCN up to ยฃ100 for non-payment or overstay
Height Restriction: 2.0 m limit; unsuitable for taller vehicles
๐ Expert Tips
Evening Rate Hack: Park after 18:00 for ยฃ3 flat rate โ perfect for dinner or a late movie.
Season Ticket Savings: For daily commuters, weekly pass pays for itself in four days.
Badge Convenience: Blue Badge holders register once at machine to bypass payment for future visits.
๐ฎ Future Developments
Q3 2025: Installation of real-time occupancy sensors linked to the RingGo app.
2026+: Potential expansion of EV charging bays to 8 units under Green Parkingโs sustainability plan.
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