Old Tiffield Road Car Park – The Complete Towcester Parking Guide 🚗
Flexible private parking near Towcester centre – Affordable hourly/daily rates with easy A5 access. Your stress-free base for Silverstone & beyond.
🚗 Type: Private Pay-As-You-Go Parking
🕒 Open: 24/7 (remote-operated barrier)
🌟 Rating: 4.3/5 (praised for value, noted for basic facilities)
💰 PRICING & BOOKING
| Duration | Standard Rate | Event Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £1.50 | £3.50 |
| 4 hours | £4.00 | £8.00 |
| 12 hours | £6.50 | £12.00 |
| 24 hours | £8.00 | £15.00 |
*Event rates apply during Silverstone race weekends
Payment: YourParkingSpace app only (no on-site payments)
📊 CAPACITY & FEATURES
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 85 (including 4 disabled bays) |
| Surface | Graded gravel with some potholes |
| Lighting | Motion-activated LED spots |
| Security | CCTV + automatic number plate recognition |
| Height Limit | 2.2m (barrier clearance) |
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
Blue Badge Bays: 4 wider spaces near exit
Drop-Off: 15-min grace period at entrance
Town Access: 12-min walk to Market Square
🔌 EV INFRASTRUCTURE
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
BP Pulse (Towcester Tesco NN12 6UW) – 2x 50kW (5-min drive)
InstaVolt (Silverstone NN12 8TN) – 6x 120kW (10-min drive)
🏎️ SILVERSTONE CONNECTION
| Event | Drive Time | Shuttle Available |
|---|---|---|
| F1 Grand Prix | 18-min | Yes (from £5 return) |
| MotoGP | 18-min | Yes |
| Classic | 18-min | No |
Pro Tip: Book 3+ months early for race weekends
🚶 TOWCESTER ACCESS
| Destination | Walk Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Towcester Museum | 15-min | Local history |
| The Bull Inn | 12-min | Historic coaching inn |
| Towcester Racecourse | 25-min | Alternative route via footpath |
🛒 NEARBY AMENITIES
| Facility | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Towcester Leisure Centre | 8-min walk | Public toilets |
| Co-op Food | 10-min walk | Essentials |
| Pinnacle Pharmacy | 12-min walk |
🅿️ ALTERNATIVE PARKING
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Centre NN12 6BW | 0.7 miles | £1.20/h | Covered |
| YourParkingSpace (Spon Lane) | 1 mile | £7/day | More secure |
| Silverstone Park & Ride | 4 miles | £10/day | Event days only |
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICES
Overnight: Permitted (use app to extend stay)
Towing: Enforced for non-payers within 30 mins
Farm Vehicles: Shared access with adjacent fields
📌 EXPERT TIPS
Early Bird: 6am-8am slots often 50% cheaper
Motorcycle Hack: Squeeze 2 bikes in 1 bay
Sunday Bonus: All-day for £5 non-event days
🔮 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
2025: Planned tarmac surfacing
2026: Potential EV charging partnership
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