🚗 Wilmslow Road On-Street Parking – 896 Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG
Free on-street parking on Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury – unrestricted evenings, Sundays & bank holidays, easy access to shops, tram & tram-train links.
🚗 Type: On-Street Free Parking (council-managed)
🕒 Open: 24/7; no charges or time restrictions
🌟 Rating: N/A (unrestricted bays; appreciated for convenience in East Didsbury)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | Approx. 25 marked bays along Wilmslow Road |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted white bay lines |
| Lighting | Street lamps every 30 m |
| Security | CCTV on adjacent private premises; low traffic |
| Height Limit | None (standard vehicles only) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Bays level with kerb cuts at nearby pedestrian crossings
Drop-Off Zone: Informal short-stay stops allowed outside marked bays for quick drop-offs
Pedestrian Routes: Wide pavements link directly to shops and East Didsbury tram stop
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None on Wilmslow Road itself
Nearest Public Chargers:
Wilmslow Road Public Bays (Morrison’s forecourt, 0.2 mi; 2×7 kW) – 5 min walk
Heaton Moor Road Car Park (0.5 mi; 4×7 kW) – 10 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~60 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~50 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~65 % | After-work shoppers |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | ~70 % | Weekend leisure crowd |
Pro Tip: Free bays fill early on Saturdays—if full, head to the Morrison’s public car park (free 2 h).
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| East Didsbury Tram Stop | 3 min | Direct to Manchester city centre |
| Wilmslow Road Shops & Cafés | Immediate | On-your-doorstep retail & dining |
| Heaton Moor Road Car Park | 10 min | EV charging & longer stay permitted |
| Didsbury Park | 12 min | Green space & children’s playground |
| East Didsbury Train Station | 8 min | Rail links to Manchester & beyond |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison’s East Didsbury Forecourt | 0.2 mi | Free (2 h) | 2 h | Nearest EV charging & trolley use |
| Heaton Moor Road Car Park | 0.5 mi | Free all day | All day | Unrestricted, EV bays |
| Burton Road On-Street Bays | 0.3 mi | Free | 2 h unwritten but customary | Varied local shops & eateries |
| Didsbury Village Council Car Parks | 0.6 mi | £1/hr | Paid day | Multi-storey, CCTV & toilets |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Though free, bays are monitored to prevent obstruction—avoid blocking driveways or yellow lines.
Time Limits: No formal limits, but please be considerate to local residents.
Lighting: Well-lit at night, but take care on wet afternoons when leaves can be slippery.
📌 Expert Tips
Weekend Stays: Use free Wilmslow Road bays for market and café visits—Morrison’s offers free 2 h for browsing.
Blue-Badge Holders: Display badge to park in any bay without time concerns.
EV Drivers: Pre-book a bay at Heaton Moor Road if you need charging for longer stays.
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