Address Deacon St, Peterborough PE1 2AA Latitude 52.5762009 Longitude -0.2470853 City Peterborough, UK
Deacon Street – secure pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from city centre & Cathedral.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Peterborough City Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £0.80
Up to 1 h: £1.50
Up to 2 h: £2.80
Up to 4 h (max stay): £4.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 52030)
Resident Permits: Zone PS permit £75 / year (unlimited stays within enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £18 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~100 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 4 extra-wide bays near pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | LED floodlights on perimeter (08:00–18:00) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; routine council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Six bays adjacent to pay machines—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside main gate for quick unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Deacon Street pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to bus stops and city centre
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 4×7 kW chargers in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Cathedral Square Car Park – 4×7 kW units, 5 min walk
Peterborough Station MSCP – 6×22 kW rapid, 8 min walk
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 75 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure & cathedral visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—ideal for early-evening events in town.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Cathedral | 5 min | Heritage site & precinct events |
| Queensgate Shopping Centre | 4 min | Retail, dining & leisure |
| Bus Stops (Deacon St) | Adjacent | Frequent routes across Peterborough |
| Peterborough Station | 10 min | Rail services to London & the North |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Cathedral precinct (5 min)
ATM: HSBC (Queensgate, 4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Queensgate, 4 min)
Food & Drink
The Refectory Café (2 min): Café & light bites
The Green Man (4 min): Pub dining & real ales
Costa Coffee (adjacent): Grab-and-go hot drinks
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Square Car Park | 5 min | £1.20/hr; £6/day | EV charging & covered bays |
| Park Road Pay & Display (Zone PS) | Adjacent | £0.30/30 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Peterborough Station MSCP | 8 min | £2/hr; £10/day | Rapid chargers & rail link |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; CCTV off-hours
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Resident Hack: Annual permit (£75) is cost-effective for frequent city visits.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge—no charge required during enforcement hours.
Evening Leisure: Park after 18:00 for free stays and enjoy cathedral concerts.
Weather Alert: Northern bays can pond—choose bays near entrance for drier ground.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay machines to cashless-only & multilingual UI
2026: Feasibility study for +50 bays on adjacent land (ref: PCC/PLN/2024/1005)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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