🚗 Winsford Multi-Storey Car Park – Complete CW7 1AB Guide

🚗 Type: Multi-Storey Pay & Display (Operated by Cheshire West & Chester Council)
🕒 Open: 24 h daily (enforcement Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (community feedback)

💰 Pricing & Permits

Tariff (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
- Up to 1 h: £1.20
- Up to 2 h: £2.40
- Up to 4 h: £4.80
- Over 4 h (max 24 h): £6.00
Evenings & Sundays: Free (no ticket needed)
Blue Badge Holders: Free at any time (badge displayed)
Season Tickets: Weekly £15 · Monthly £45 · Annual £450 via council parking office
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app
Enforcement: Valid ticket or permit required during charge hours; ANPR monitoring

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	~350 covered bays over 5 levels
Disabled Bays	12 bays on Level 0 near lift/stair cores
Surface	Reinforced concrete with painted bay lines
Lighting	LED lighting throughout, motion-activated areas
Security	24/7 CCTV surveillance; occasional patrols
Height Restriction	2.0 m via barrier entrance
Entry/Exit	Barriered entry (ticket/ANPR); pay-on-exit

♿ Accessibility

Step-Free Access: Lifts and ramps to all levels; clear signage to adjacent streets
Drop-Off Zone: Short lay-by outside ground-level entrance for easy loading

🔌 EV Infrastructure

On-Site Chargers: 6 × 7 kW Pod Point units on Level 1 (standard tariff applies)
Rapid Chargers Nearby: 4 × 50 kW BP Pulse at Dingle Lane Retail Park (5 min walk)

📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe	Occupancy	Typical Users
Mon–Fri 08–10 AM	90%	Commuters & shoppers
Mon–Fri 12–2 PM	60%	Lunchtime visitors
Saturdays 10–4 PM	85%	Retail footfall
Evenings after 6 PM	Free	Dining & leisure patrons

Pro Tip: Arrive before 8 AM weekdays to secure a Level 0 bay close to the exit.

🚶 Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Winsford High Street	3 min	Shops, cafés & public amenities
Dingle Centre Retail Park	5 min	Grocery, homeware & EV rapid charging
Winsford Railway Station	8 min	Rail services to Northwich & beyond
Winsford Lifestyle Centre	6 min	Gym, swimming pool & studios

🛒 Nearby Amenities

Public Toilets: High Street (3 min)
ATM: NatWest, Church Street (4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, High Street (3 min)
Food & Drink:
- The Lock Stock Café (3 min)
- The Meadows Pub (5 min)

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Dingle Centre Surface Lot	5 min	Free 2 h; £1.20/h	4 h	EV rapid chargers
Church Street Pay & Display	4 min	£1.00/h; 4 h max	4 h	Slightly lower hourly rate
Winsford Arches Car Park	7 min	£1.50/h; £6 day	24 h	Covered & permit bays

⚠️ Important Notices

Enforcement Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; fines for non-display or overstays
Height Limit: 2.0 m; taller vehicles use Dingle Centre Surface Lot
Maintenance: Annual safety inspection in September; expect partial lane closures

📌 Expert Tips

Season Ticket Savings: Annual permit ideal for daily commuters—saves ~£100 yearly vs. daily rates.
EV Users: Top up early in your stay; Pod Points on Level 1 fill up quickly.
Evening Parking: Free after 6 PM—ideal for theatre or dining trips.

🔮 Future Developments

Late 2025: Installation of additional 10×7 kW EV chargers across Levels 1–2.
2026: Pilot of ANPR pay-by-plate system to eliminate ticket machines.