Hummer Road Car Park (Tesco)
Shop and park in Egham
๐ Type: Supermarket parking (Tesco) | ๐ Open: 6amโ11pm | ๐ Rating: 4.0/5 (160+ reviews)
๐ Overview
A busy, customer-friendly car park serving Tesco Extra Egham, offering free parking with time limits for shoppers. Built in the early 2000s, this spacious lot features 150+ bays, including parent-child spaces ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง and rapid EV charging points added in 2022. Popular for its convenience (grab groceries and park!) and proximity to Egham town centre, itโs a go-to for students, locals, and commuters using the nearby A30. The car park is well-lit with LED lighting and features real-time space counters at entrances.
Fun fact: The site once hosted a WWII-era storage depot โ remnants of old railway sidings can still be spotted near the eastern boundary! ๐
๐ Key Features
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Free Parking: 3-hour limit (validated with Tesco receipt).
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EV Charging: 4x 50kW fast chargers (Pod Point, ยฃ0.45/kWh).
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Accessibility: 10+ disabled bays (โฟ) + wide trolley lanes.
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Security: CCTV coverage + regular Tesco security patrols.
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Family-Friendly: Baby changing stations in-store + trolley parks.
๐ Convenience & Accessibility
- Payment: Free for shoppers (โ ๏ธ ยฃ100 fine for overstaying 3 hours).
- Entry/Exit: ANPR cameras โ no tickets needed!
- Walk Score: 89/100 โ 8-min walk to Egham Station (trains to London Waterloo).
- Height Limit: 2.2m (๐ van-friendly).
๐ Nearby Attractions & Amenities (10 max, <15-min walk/drive):
- ๐๏ธ Tesco Extra Eghamย โ On-site (24-hour groceries, pharmacy, and clothing).
- ๐ณ Runnymede Meadowsย โ 10-min walk (Magna Carta Memorial + riverside trails).
- ๐ Royal Holloway Universityย โ 6-min drive (iconic Founderโs Building + art gallery).
- ๐ค Virginia Water Lakeย โ 12-min drive (boating, waterfalls, and The Savill Garden).
- ๐๏ธ Egham Museumย โ 9-min walk (local history exhibits + WWII displays).
- ๐บ The Crown Pubย โ 7-min walk (16th-century inn with cosy fireplaces).
- ๐ฟ Englefield Greenย โ 5-min drive (quaint village with independent cafรฉs).
- ๐ข Thorpe Park Resortย โ 15-min drive (rollercoasters likeย Stealthย andย Nemesis Inferno).
- ๐ฐ Windsor Castleย โ 20-min drive (royal residence + State Apartments).
- ๐ Egham High Streetย โ 10-min walk (boutiques, banks, andย Cafรฉ Rouge).
๐ท Pricing
- Free: 3 hours (with Tesco purchase โ keep your receipt!).
- Overstay Penalty: ยฃ100 (enforced via ANPR).
- EV Charging: ยฃ0.45/kWh (no additional parking fee).
- Disabled Users: Free all day (blue badge holders).
โญ Reviews Sentiment
- 4.0/5ย ๐๐๐๐
- Praise:ย โFree parking while shopping โ lifesaver!โย |ย โEV chargers are speedy!โ
- Criticism:ย โSpaces fill up by 10am on weekends.โย |ย โConfusing signage for time limits.โ
๐ Pro Tips for Visitors
- ๐ย Peak Hours: Arrive before 9am or after 7pm for guaranteed spaces.
- ๐งพย Receipt Rule: Scan your Tesco receipt at the kiosk to avoid fines!
- ๐ถย Shortcut: Use theย pedestrian gateย near Bay 45 for a faster walk to Egham High Street.
- ๐ซย Avoid Fines: ANPR tracks entry/exit โ even if you leave Tesco, the clock keeps ticking!
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