🚗 West Car Park – The Complete TW18 4EW Parking Guide
Convenient short-stay parking at West Car Park – pay & display bays on Mustard Mill Road, free evenings & weekends, Blue Badge access & steps from Staines town centre.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay-&-Display Car Park (Managed by Spelthorne Borough Council)
🕒 Operating Hours: 08:00–18:00 Monday–Saturday; free outside these hours and all day Sunday & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 3.8/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 | Pay & Display at machines or via RingGo app |
| 1–2 hours | £1.50 | |
| 2–3 hours | £2.50 | |
| 3–4 hours | £3.50 | |
| Over 4 hours | £4.50 | Maximum daily charge |
| Blue Badge | Free | Up to 3 h with badge + time clock displayed |
| Return Restriction | No return | Within 1 h of exit during chargeable hours |
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~75 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 5 designated bays close to entrance |
| Surface | Tarmac with white bay markings |
| Lighting | LED floodlights covering main aisles |
| Security | Occasional council patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 5 bays; free up to 3 h (badge + clock displayed)
Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in adjacent to ticket machines (max 10 min)
Level Access: Flush kerbs and level pathways to town amenities
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Staines Park & Ride (Shell Recharge, 2×50 kW) – 6 min walk
Tesco Extra (TW18 4XF) (Pod Point, 4×7 kW) – 5 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 75 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 80 % | Evening errands & commuters |
| Evenings & Sundays | 10 % | Free parking period |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 18:00 or on Sunday for guaranteed free bays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Staines-upon-Thames High St | 4 min | Shops, cafés & restaurants |
| Staines Station | 8 min | Rail links into London |
| Riverside Shopping Centre | 6 min | Retail outlets & cinema |
| Memorial Gardens | 3 min | Riverside park & public toilets |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: NatWest & Barclays on High Street (5 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Riverside Shopping Centre, 6 min)
Food & Drink:
Café Rouge (Riverside Mall)
The Wheatsheaf (High Street pub)
Public Toilets: Memorial Gardens & shopping centre
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staines Park & Ride | 0.3 mi | £1.50/day | 24 h | Free shuttle to town centre |
| On-Street Bays (Gresham Rd) | Adjacent | £0.80/h (2 h) | 2 h max | Cheaper short-stay |
| Staines Station Car Park (NCP) | 0.4 mi | £10/day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV & rail links |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Patrols 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; overstays incur Penalty Charge Notice
Return Restriction: No return within 1 h to discourage bay-hopping
Payment Methods: Machines accept card/contactless or use RingGo – no cash
📌 Expert Tips
Evening Visits: Park after 18:00 for free overnight stay—ideal for nearby events
Blue Badge Hack: Use the council’s RingGo “Blue Badge user” option to auto-validate free stay
App Top-Up: Pre-load credit in RingGo to swiftly extend sessions without revisiting your car
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Spelthorne Council considering installation of 4 EV chargers and enhanced LED lighting
2026: Proposal to introduce ANPR pay-by-plate for seamless entry/exit
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