Address 3 Mill Pl, Datchet, Slough SL3 9HX Latitude 51.4784012 Longitude -0.5644996 City Slough, UK
3 Mill Place – convenient pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Datchet village & riverbank.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Slough Borough Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council-run facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 1 h: £0.80
Up to 2 h: £1.50
Up to 4 h (max stay): £3.00
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
RingGo app (zone code 50550)
Resident Permits: Not applicable (public visitor car park)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £12 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~45 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked bays (free with Blue Badge displayed) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 1 extra-wide bay near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lining (repainted 2022) |
| Lighting | LED bollard lights around perimeter (08:00–18:00 only) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Zone code & tariffs displayed at machine and entry point |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Two bays adjacent to pay machine—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Short-term pull-in beside machine for unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile paved ramps to pavement and footpath toward village
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to River Thames towpath and High Street
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW chargers in northwest corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Datchet Station Car Park: 2×7 kW Pod Point, 5 min walk
Slough Retail Park: 6×22 kW rapid, 5 min drive
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 70 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 65 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 85 % | Weekend shoppers & walkers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure riverbank visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—perfect for riverside dining or strolls.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Datchet Village High St | 3 min | Shops, cafés & public amenities |
| River Thames Towpath | Adjacent | Scenic riverside walks toward Windsor |
| Datchet Railway Station | 8 min | Services to London Waterloo & Windsor |
| Bus Stop (Routes 2, 10) | Adjacent | Links to Slough, Windsor & Heathrow |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Station forecourt (free during staffed hours)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Coop Pharmacy (High Street, 3 min)
Food & Drink
The Two Brewers (2 min): Pub dining & real ales
Datchet Village Café (3 min): All-day breakfast & coffee
Riverside Takeaway (adjacent): Snacks & light bites
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet Station Car Park | 5 min | £0.50/hr; £3/day | Pod Point EV charging |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone D) | Adjacent | £0.20/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Slough Retail Park CP | 5 min dr | £1.00/hr; £5/day | Rapid EV chargers & retail access |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; off-hours CCTV surveillance
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Commuter Hack: Weekly permit (£12) is cost-effective for repeat visits.
Blue Badge Users: No payment required; display badge and park in marked bays.
Riverside Leisure: Evenings and Sundays are free—perfect for sunset walks.
Weather Alert: Northern bays can pool in heavy rain—choose bays near entrance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays funded by Buckinghamshire grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay machine to cashless-only & multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +20 bays on adjacent council land (ref: BCC/PLN/2024/962)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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