🚗 Tring Park Car Park – Complete HP23 6EE Guide
Free 3 h parking at Tring Park – explore woodland trails, playground & café on foot.
đźš— Type: Surface Free Public Car Park (Dacorum Borough Council)
🕒 Open: Dawn–Dusk (approx. 6 am–8 pm in summer; 8 am–4 pm in winter)
🌟 Rating: 4.6 / 5 (visitor feedback)
đź’° Pricing & Permits
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Cost: Free for up to 3 h (no ticket or permit)
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Overstay: Occasional ranger patrols; overstays discouraged to maintain turnover
đź“Š Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 bays adjacent to main trailhead |
| Surface | Firm compacted gravel with bay markers |
| Lighting | None (daylight use only) |
| Security | Ranger patrols; no CCTV |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered single access off Station Road footpath |
♿ Accessibility
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Accessible Bays: 4 bays with level path to visitor centre and café
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Step-Free Routes: Firmly surfaced trail to café, toilets & playground
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Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by beside entrance for loading/unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Chargers: None
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Nearest Public Chargers:
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2 Ă— 7 kW Pod Point at Tring Station Car Park (5 min drive)
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4 Ă— 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Station Road (7 min drive)
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đź“… Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | 30 % | Joggers & dog-walkers |
| Weekday Afternoons | 40 % | Families at playground & café |
| Weekends 10 am–4 pm | 100 % | Hikers, picnickers & ramblers |
| Evenings (summer) | 60 % | Sunset walkers & photographers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 am on weekends to secure bays nearest the main picnic lawns.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tring Park Café & Toilets | 1 min | Drinks, snacks & accessible restrooms |
| Woodland Trail Loop | 2 min | Mapped 3 km & 5 km circuits |
| Children’s Playground | 2 min | Climbing frames & picnic tables |
| Tring Station | 10 min | Chiltern Line rail & station amenities |
đź›’ Nearby Amenities
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Public Toilets: At café (daylight hours)
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Picnic Areas: Tables & benches scattered across parkland
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Bike Hire: At Tring Station (seasonal)
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Visitor Centre: Maps, guides & events info
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tring Station Car Park | 5 min dr | ÂŁ1.50 /h | 24 h | Covered, EV charging & security |
| Station Road Lay-bys | 7 min | Free 2 h | 2 h | Short-stay near café & playground |
| Tring Town Centre MSCP | 10 min | ÂŁ1.20 /h | 24 h | Central location & on-street bays |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Seasonal Closing: Gates lock at dusk—no overnight stays.
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No Lighting: Exit before dusk; areas unlit after dark.
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Event Days: Park closures during Tring Park Festival (June)—use overflow at station.
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Wildlife Protection: Keep to paths; dogs under control in habitat zones.
đź“Ś Expert Tips
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Birdwatching: Early spring dawn visits yield sightings of woodpeckers and warblers.
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Family Days: Combine café visit with playground and loop trail for a full-day outing.
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Cycle Access: Secure your bike at racks by café, then enjoy off-road bridleways.
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Photography: Late-afternoon light on the walled garden is ideal for landscape shots.
đź”® Future Developments
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Late 2025: Installation of 4 Ă— 7 kW solar-powered EV chargers in the overflow lay-by.
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2026: Roll-out of real-time occupancy signage at car park entrance.
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2027: Development of a covered “learning shelter” near the playground for outdoor education sessions.
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