🚗 County House Car Park (NG1 1HF) – The Complete Nottingham Parking Guide - Parking Management Network UK

Where

🚗 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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