๐ Type: School/community parking | ๐ Open: Limited hours (see below) | ๐ Rating: 4.0/5 (based on 80+ local reviews)
๐ Overview
A small, community-focused car park primarily serving Dallam Community Primary School, offering limited public parking during non-school hours. Built in the 1970s alongside the school, this car park features 25+ bays with timed access to prioritize student safety. Ideal for parents, local event-goers, or visitors exploring West Warringtonโs green spaces. Recent upgrades include LED security lighting and anti-slip surfacing.
Community note: The car park occasionally opens for events like school fairs or voting days โ check local notices! ๐ซ
Historical tidbit: The school is named after the historic Dallam Manor, a 17th-century estate whose grounds once covered this area.
๐ Key Features
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Safety First: Gated access during school hours (7:30amโ6pm term-time) + CCTV.
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Accessibility: 3x disabled bays (โฟ) + ramp access to school entrance.
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Eco-Friendly: Solar-powered lighting ๐ + bird boxes in adjacent trees.
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Bike Racks: Secure storage for cyclists (๐ฒ free locks available at school reception).
๐ Convenience & Accessibility
- Public Access: Evenings after 6pm & weekends (free, 4-hour max stay).
- Term-Time Rules: Strictly reserved for staff/parents 7:30amโ6pm โ public use prohibited.
- Walkability: 10-min walk toย Westy Community Parkย | 12-min walk to Warrington West Station.
- Height Limit: 2.0m (โ ๏ธ low-hanging tree branches at entrance).
๐ Nearby Attractions & Amenities (10 max, <15-min drive/walk):
- ๐ณ Victoria Parkย โ 8-min drive (playgrounds, skate park, and duck pond).
- ๐ข Gulliverโs World Theme Parkย โ 10-min drive (family rides and splash zone).
- ๐๏ธ Golden Square Shopping Centreย โ 9-min drive (high-street brands and dining).
- ๐ฃ Sankey Valley Parkย โ 12-min drive (canal trails and butterfly meadows).
- ๐ฐ Walton Hall & Gardensย โ 7-min drive (historic estate with mini zoo and cafรฉ).
- ๐ญ Pyramid Arts Centreย โ 11-min drive (live music, theatre, and workshops).
- ๐ด The Old School Houseย โ 4-min drive (cozy pub with Sunday roasts).
- ๐ Warrington Marketย โ 10-min drive (fresh produce, street food, and crafts).
- ๐ Halliwell Jones Stadiumย โ 13-min drive (Warrington Wolves rugby matches).
- ๐ Warrington Museum & Art Galleryย โ 14-min drive (local history and Egyptian exhibits).
๐ท Pricing
- Free: Evenings (6pmโ7:30am) and weekends (max 4 hours).
- Term-Time Daytime: Parents/staff only โ permits required.
- Event Days: ยฃ2 flat fee (e.g., school fairs โ cash only).
โญ Reviews Sentiment
- 4.0/5ย ๐๐๐๐
- Praise:ย โSafe and quiet after school hours!โย |ย โPerfect for park visits with the kids.โ
- Criticism:ย โConfusing signage about public hours.โย |ย โTight turns for larger cars.โ
๐ Pro Tips for Visitors
- ๐ธย Avoid School Rush: Public bays open only after 6pm โ donโt arrive early!
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ย Term Dates: Check Warrington Councilโs school calendar to avoid parking during term-time.
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ฟ๏ธย Alternative Parking: Useย Westy Retail Parkย (free, 5-min walk) if school lot is full.
- ๐ย Night Safety: Stick to well-lit bays near the entrance after dark.