🚗 County House Car Park (NG1 1HF) – The Complete Nottingham Parking Guide
Affordable 24/7 city-centre parking in Nottingham’s Lace Market — CCTV-secured bays, Blue Badge spaces and mobile app payment just steps from the National Justice Museum, City of Caves and nightlife.
🚗 Type & Opening Hours
Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (privately managed by Excel Parking Services Ltd.)
Open: 24/7, 365 days a year
Enforcement: Strict – Excel issues private Parking Charge Notices (PCNs)
Max Stay: 24 hours (renew ticket/app session for longer stays)
Barrier: None – open surface lot
🌟 Rating: No official Google rating listed; user comments report convenience and good value but limited spaces.
💰 Pricing & Permits
0–2 hours: £3.00
Up to 4 hours: £5.50
Up to 6 hours: £10.00
Up to 12 hours: £11.00
Up to 24 hours: £12.50 (max daily rate)
Payment Options:
Pay & Display machines (coins, debit/credit cards, contactless)
RingGo app (location code: 2883); 20p service fee applies
Phone/text payments available via RingGo
Notes:
Tickets not transferable across other car parks (unlike City Council sites).
Blue Badge holders must pay standard rates (private operator – no concessions).
Strict enforcement — ensure your VRM is entered correctly when paying.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~24 bays |
| Surface | Open-air tarmac |
| Lighting | LED floodlights |
| Security | CCTV at entry, exit and pay machines |
| Layout | Marked bays, compact lot |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
~4 disabled bays near building entrance
Step-free, level surface to High Pavement
Proximity to National Justice Museum & Nottingham Contemporary (flat walk)
Blue Badge holders must pay (private site, no council concessions)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-site: Some reports of 2 EV charging bays; not confirmed – treat as unreliable.
Nearest reliable EV charging:
Broad Marsh Car Park – 81 fast chargers (7–22kW)
Lace Market Car Park – limited charge points
On-street Connected Kerb bays around Nottingham city centre
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9–11 AM | 80–100% | Council staff, local office workers |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 60–80% | Shoppers, jurors, museum visitors |
| Evenings (Fri/Sat) | Full | Diners, bar-goers (Pitcher & Piano, Lace Market pubs) |
| Weekends (Daytime) | Busy | Tourists, families |
| Late Nights (after 10 PM) | Low–Moderate | Nightlife visitors, overnight stays |
⚠️ Expect full capacity Fridays and Saturdays after 6 PM.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| National Justice Museum | 1 min | Directly opposite |
| City of Caves | 3 mins | Easy underground attraction access |
| Nottingham Contemporary | 3 mins | Art gallery & events |
| Lace Market Tram Stop | 5 mins | Quick city transport |
| Old Market Square | 8–10 mins | Central Nottingham hub |
| Motorpoint Arena | 10–12 mins | Concerts, events |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials:
Public Toilets: National Justice Museum (visitors), or Lace Market multi-storey (5 min walk)
ATMs: Barclays & HSBC branches on Fletcher Gate (5 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Victoria Centre, 10 min walk)
Police Station: Central Police Station (5–7 min walk)
Food & Drink:
Pitcher & Piano (inside old church) – 1 min
Annie’s Burger Shack – 3 min
Café Coco Tang – 5 min
Broadway Cinema Café Bar – 3 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Car Park | Distance | Cost (2h / 24h) | Features | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lace Market (Council) | 2 min | £5.50 / £18 | 528 spaces, secure, lifts | Big, reliable, safe |
| Broad Marsh (Council) | 10 min | £5.30 / £18 | 1200+ spaces, 81 EV chargers | Modern, tech-enabled, EV-friendly |
| NCP Stoney Street | 3 min | £9.90 / £20.95 | Multi-storey, CCTV | Close but very expensive |
| Halifax Place (Private) | 1 min | ~£3–5 / day | Small, open-air, app pay | Cheap, very close |
| On-Street (Zone 1) | <5 min | £2.80/hr (8am–8pm), free after 8pm | Limited bays | Great for evenings/overnight |
⚠️ Important Notices
Strict Enforcement: Excel issues £100+ PCNs for overstays, mis-entry of VRM, waiting in full car park, or parking outside marked bays.
Overnight Stays: Allowed up to 24h per ticket. Must renew if longer.
Event Peaks: Motorpoint Arena, Goose Fair, and weekend nightlife can saturate availability.
Surface: Tarmac but compact – manoeuvring larger vehicles requires care.
📌 Expert Tips
Arrive early evenings (before 6 PM) to secure a space for dinner/nightlife.
Use RingGo app (2883) to extend remotely and avoid rushing back.
For vans or tall vehicles, this is one of the few city-centre options without a height barrier.
If full, Halifax Place car park is the nearest quick alternative.
For EVs, skip this site and head straight to Broad Marsh for guaranteed charging.
🔮 Future Developments
Potential upgrades to EV bays if Excel expands infrastructure.
Nottingham City Council is rolling out more Connected Kerb EV chargers across the city, so surrounding options will keep improving.
Periodic resurfacing or maintenance may temporarily reduce capacity – check signage on arrival.
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