Dedicated coach bays for tour buses, advance booking required
Malmesbury Coach Parking Bays is a designated gravel area adjacent to the Station Car Park, reserved for visiting coaches and tour buses. The facility provides three marked coach bays, including one for accessible coaches, with a hardstanding surface. Operating hours are 6 am8 pm daily; coaches must book in advance via Malmesbury Town Council at a flat rate of £20 per day. There is no lighting or CCTV; coach drivers must vacate the site by 8 pm. Pedestrian exits lead directly to the Park & Ride shuttle bus stop (50 m) and the town centre (300 m). No EV charging is available; nearest station at Station CP1 Car Park (0.5 km). Seasonal guided tour groups reduce capacity by 100% during peak tourist months; overflow coaches use temporary lay-bys on Old Station Mews (0.2 km). Maintenance crews clear litter daily and inspect signage quarterly.