🚗 Wothorpe Road Car Park – The Definitive Stamford PE9 Short-Stay Parking Guide
Affordable pay-&-display parking on Wothorpe Road, PE9 2ZB – 185 bays, 24-hour access, free evenings & Sundays, steps from town centre shops, bus links & Burghley House shuttle.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Off-Street Surface Lot
🕒 Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
🌟 Rating: 4.0 / 5 (local user average)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00
Up to 3 h: £1.80
Up to 4 h: £2.50
Up to max day rate: £3.00
Mon–Sat 18:00–08:00: Free
Sunday & Bank Holidays: Free all day
Season Permits:
Quarterly (Mon–Fri): £99 – £120
Six months (Mon–Sat): £120 – £230
Payment: Pay-&-display machines (coins, cards) or PayByPhone app
Blue Badge Holders: 7 designated bays, free with badge displayed
Notes: No overnight restrictions beyond free hours
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 185 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 7 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter street lights |
| Security | CCTV monitoring & council patrols |
| Height Limit | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Operator | South Kesteven District Council |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free access from footpath to bays
Wide aisles at disabled spaces
Nearest Adapted Parking: Wharf Road Car Park (0.1 mi; additional Blue Badge bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Short single-yellow curbside on Wothorpe Road (observe signage)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Wharf Road Car Park (PE9 2YG): 2× 7 kW chargers – 2-min walk
Stamford Station Car Park (PE9 2DP): 4× mixed-speed chargers – 5-min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & school runs |
| Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunchtime shoppers |
| Mon–Fri 17:00–19:00 | 80 % | Return-home commuters |
| Sat 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers & market |
| Sun All Day | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 18:00 or on Sundays for guaranteed free bays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Bus Interchange | 3 min | Local & regional coach services |
| Stamford Town Centre | 5 min | Boutiques, cafés, market stalls |
| Burghley House Shuttle Stop | 8 min | Direct service to stately home |
| River Welland Promenade | 10 min | Scenic riverside walk |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Town Hall (0.3 mi)
ATM: Lloyds (High Street, 0.4 mi)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 0.4 mi)
Food & Drink
The George Hotel & Brasserie (0.2 mi)
Café Nero (0.3 mi)
Stamford Pantry (0.3 mi)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharf Road Car Park | 0.1 mi | Pay-&-display: £1.20/h | 12 h | EV charging & Blue Badge bays |
| Stamford Station Car Park | 0.3 mi | £3.75/day | 24 h | Direct rail links |
| St. Leonard’s Street Car Park | 0.4 mi | Free after 4 pm & Sun | Unlimited | Evening/weekend free |
⚠️ Important Notices
PCNs: Issued for non-payment or overstays; appeal via SKDC Parking Services
Event Days: Town & County Fair (June) may fill bays by 09:00
Maintenance: Annual line-marking & machine servicing (next: Sep 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Season Ticket Discount: Buy 4 get 1 free; ideal for local workers
Bay Selection: Park in eastern rows for quickest exit onto the A6121
Live Updates: SKDC website provides bay availability alerts
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Review of evening tariff extension (Mon–Sat)
2026: Proposal to install 10 EV charging points as part of district’s Low-Emission Plan
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