๐ ASDA Bromsgrove Car Park โ The Complete Bromsgrove Parking Guide
Central Bromsgrove parking at Asda โ 200+ spaces, free for shoppers, secure & convenient. All you need for stress-free trips in the town centre.
๐ Type: Superstore Customer & Public Car Park
๐ Open: 7:00 AM โ 9:00 PM (MonโSat); 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM (Sun)
๐ Rating: 4.2/5 (Google Reviews)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for Asda shoppers (validate receipt at exit); pay-and-display available for other users (especially after store hours)
Payment: Coins, contactless cards, and mobile payments accepted at on-site machines
Future Changes: No planned changes โ free customer parking policy under regular review
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~200 marked bays (incl. ~10 disabled & 8 parent/child) |
| Surface | Paved tarmac, level and well-maintained |
| Lighting | Full LED floodlighting at night |
| Security | CCTV coverage of all areas (recorded; periodic staff patrols) |
| Height Limit | None (no height restrictions for vehicles) |
โฟ Accessibility
Disabled Access: ~10 dedicated Blue Badge bays by the store entrance, with smooth curb access and automatic doors into store
Nearest Adapted Parking: Recreation Road South car park (1-min walk, 20 disabled bays, free for Blue Badge holders) offers additional accessible parking if needed
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay drop-off/pick-up area directly in front of the store entrance for quick loading/unloading
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: Yes โ 1ร GeniePoint rapid charger (50โฏkW DC with CHAdeMO/CCS, plus 43โฏkW AC) located in the car park for customer use (payment required per kWh)
Nearest Options:
Princess of Wales Hospital (0.8โฏmi) โ 2ร 22โฏkW fast chargers (GeniePoint network) โ ~4-min drive
Morrisons Bromsgrove (1.5โฏmi) โ 1ร 50โฏkW rapid charger (GeniePoint) โ ~8-min drive
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
Live Demand Patterns
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 12โ2โฏPM | ~90% | Lunchtime rush (shoppers + town center visitors) |
| Weekdays 6โ8โฏPM | ~40% | After-work grocery runs & nearby dining |
| Saturdays 11โฏAMโ2โฏPM | 100% | Weekend peak (families and big weekly shoppers) |
| Sundays 11โฏAMโ3โฏPM | ~80% | Short trading-day surge (last-minute shoppers) |
Pro Tip: On busy days when this car park is full (e.g. Saturday midday), use the adjacent Recreation Road South council car park โ itโs large and usually has spaces, just a minuteโs walk away.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Bus Station | 2โฏmin | Direct access to bus services (Birmingham, Worcester routes) |
| High Street Shops | 2โฏmin | Immediate access to Bromsgroveโs main shopping street (banks, retail, market) |
| Sanders Park | 12โฏmin | Enjoy a large green park (playground, events, walking paths) |
| The Golden Cross Pub | 3โฏmin | Affordable meals & drinks at a family-friendly Wetherspoon pub |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: In-store facilities available inside Asda during opening hours; additional public toilets at Bromsgrove Leisure Centre (6-min walk)
ATM: Free cash machines in Asdaโs foyer; also several bank ATMs along High Street (3โ5 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots pharmacy on High Street (approx. 4-min walk) for prescriptions and healthcare items
Food Options
Greggs (3-min): Quick pastries, sandwiches and coffee for a grab-and-go bite on the High Street
Gurkha Imperial (7-min): Acclaimed Nepalese/Indian restaurant offering award-winning curry and dining experience in town
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec. Road South (Council) | 1-min walk | ~ยฃ1/hour (first 30ย min free) | All day | Huge capacity (292 spaces); free short stays |
| Parkside Car Park | 3-min walk | ~ยฃ1/hour | All day | Often less busy; free after 6โฏPM |
| New Road Car Park | 5-min walk | ~ยฃ1/hour | All day | Small but convenient for west end of High St shops |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Overnight Parking: Not permitted โ car park closes after store hours (exit barrier locked around 11โฏPM). Vehicles left overnight may be inaccessible or subject to enforcement
Event Days: Avoid parking here during major town events, when demand spikes and parts of Market Street may close:
Bromsgrove Festival (July โ various arts & music events)
Christmas Lights Switch-On (late November)
Maintenance: Occasional maintenance closures for resurfacing/repairs (next scheduled overnight line repainting in Summer 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Early Bird Special: Arrive before 10โฏAM on Saturdays to snag a spot easily before the late-morning shopping rush
Shop & Save Hack: Visiting Bromsgrove High Street? Park here for free and do your shopping; even if youโre mainly in town, making a small in-store purchase lets you validate your receipt and avoid any parking fees
Receipt Ready: Keep your Asda receipt handy when leaving โ youโll need to scan the barcode at the exit barrier. Having it out and ready will get you out quickly and prevent hold-ups at the exit
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Plans under consideration to install additional EV chargers (expanding from 1 to 3โ4 charging bays to meet growing electric vehicle demand)
2026: Asda evaluating a switch to a barrierless ANPR system for this car park, aiming to streamline entry/exit (pilot tests ongoing โ could replace the current barrier if successful)
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