Hummer Road Car Park (Tesco)

? Type: Supermarket parking (Tesco) | ? Open: 6am–11pm | ? Rating: 4.0/5 (160+ reviews)

? 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 ??? and rapid EV charging points added in 2022. Popular for its convenience (grab groceries and park!) and proximity to Egham town centre, it’s 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 – remnants of old railway sidings can still be spotted near the eastern boundary! ?

? Key Features

✅ Free Parking: 3-hour limit (validated with Tesco receipt).
✅ EV Charging: 4x 50kW fast chargers (Pod Point, £0.45/kWh).
✅ Accessibility: 10+ disabled bays (♿) + wide trolley lanes.
✅ Security: CCTV coverage + regular Tesco security patrols.
✅ Family-Friendly: Baby changing stations in-store + trolley parks.

? Convenience & Accessibility

• Payment: Free for shoppers (⚠️ £100 fine for overstaying 3 hours).
• Entry/Exit: ANPR cameras – no tickets needed!
• Walk Score: 89/100 – 8-min walk to Egham Station (trains to London Waterloo).
• Height Limit: 2.2m (? van-friendly).

? Nearby Attractions & Amenities (10 max, <15-min walk/drive):

1. ?️ Tesco Extra Egham – On-site (24-hour groceries, pharmacy, and clothing).
2. ? Runnymede Meadows – 10-min walk (Magna Carta Memorial + riverside trails).
3. ? Royal Holloway University – 6-min drive (iconic Founder’s Building + art gallery).
4. ? Virginia Water Lake – 12-min drive (boating, waterfalls, and The Savill Garden).
5. ?️ Egham Museum – 9-min walk (local history exhibits + WWII displays).
6. ? The Crown Pub – 7-min walk (16th-century inn with cosy fireplaces).
7. ? Englefield Green – 5-min drive (quaint village with independent cafés).
8. ? Thorpe Park Resort – 15-min drive (rollercoasters like Stealth and Nemesis Inferno).
9. ? Windsor Castle – 20-min drive (royal residence + State Apartments).
10. ? Egham High Street – 10-min walk (boutiques, banks, and Café Rouge).

? Pricing

• Free: 3 hours (with Tesco purchase – keep your receipt!).
• Overstay Penalty: £100 (enforced via ANPR).
• EV Charging: £0.45/kWh (no additional parking fee).
• Disabled Users: Free all day (blue badge holders).

⭐ Reviews Sentiment

• 4.0/5 ????
  • Praise: “Free parking while shopping – lifesaver!” | “EV chargers are speedy!”
  • Criticism: “Spaces fill up by 10am on weekends.” | “Confusing signage for time limits.”

? Pro Tips for Visitors

• ? Peak Hours: Arrive before 9am or after 7pm for guaranteed spaces.
• ? Receipt Rule: Scan your Tesco receipt at the kiosk to avoid fines!
• ? Shortcut: Use the pedestrian gate near Bay 45 for a faster walk to Egham High Street.
• ? Avoid Fines: ANPR tracks entry/exit – even if you leave Tesco, the clock keeps ticking!