Pay-and-Display Parking for Pangbourne Riverside Recreation
Pangbourne River Meadow Car Park is a popular, open-air facility serving riverside walkers, kayakers, and picnic-goers in Pangbourne. The lot offers 80 marked bays, including six accessible spaces situated near the pedestrian entrance to the meadow. Operating 8 am–8 pm daily, parking is pay-and-display, with machines accepting coins and contactless payments; a capped daily rate applies with discounted evening and weekend tariffs. The site is monitored by CCTV cameras focused on the entrance and central driving lanes during operating hours. LED bollard lighting lines the main pedestrian path, ensuring safe access during early morning and late evening hours. A clearly marked footpath leads to the Thames Path and scenic riverside meadows within a two-minute walk, with interpretive boards about local wildlife along the way. Public transport options include infrequent bus services on Pangbourne Hill; the nearest bus stop is a five-minute walk away. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid charger is located at Reading Station car park a twenty-minute drive away. Covered cycle racks accommodating ten bicycles are provided to encourage eco-friendly visits.