Princess Square Car Park Bracknell โ Central Shopping & Dining Parking
Stress-Free Town Centre Parking โ Steps from The Lexicon & Bracknell Train Station!
๐ Type:ย Multi-Storey Paid Parking |ย ๐ Open:ย 6:00 AMโ1:00 AM (Daily) |ย ๐ Rating:ย 4.1/5 (Google Reviews)
๐ย Overview
Attached toย Bracknellโs Princess Square shopping precinct, this 800-space multi-storey is the primary parking hub for visitors toย The Lexiconย (Bracknellโs ยฃ240M regeneration centerpiece). Recently refurbished with LED lighting and new wayfinding systems, it combines convenience with modern security features.
๐ย Traffic Heatmap & Occupancy Trends
(Source: Bracknell Forest Council 2023 Parking Report)
Peak Times:
Weekdays:ย 10:00 AMโ12:00 PM (70% full โ shoppers)
Weekends:ย 11:00 AMโ3:00 PM (95% capacity โ families)
Quiet Times:
Weekday evenings after 7:00 PM (30% occupancy)
Sunday mornings before 11:00 AM
![Traffic Heatmap]ย (Peak zones: Red on weekends near elevator lobbies)
๐ย Key Features
โย 800 Spacesย Across 4 Floors (Including):
12 Disabled Bays (Level 2 near lifts)
20 Parent/Child Spaces (Extra-wide, Level 1)
6 Motorcycle Bays (Free)
โย Security:ย 24/7 CCTV + Regular Patrols
โย EV Charging:ย 12xย Pod Pointย Stations (Level 3, ยฃ0.30/kWh)
โย Bicycle Storage:ย Covered racks for 30 bikes (Charles Square entrance)
๐ย Access & Navigation
Entry/Exit:ย Dual lanes with ANPR + ticketless payment
Height Limit:ย 2.1m (No roof racks/vans above Ground Floor)
Walking Distances:
The Lexicon: 2-min via covered walkway
Bracknell Station: 8-min walk
South Hill Park Arts Centre: 12-min walk
๐ย Top 10 Nearby Destinations
The Lexiconย (2-min) โ 70+ shops & restaurants
Waitrose & Partnersย (3-min) โ Upper floor direct access
Bracknell Leisure Centreย (5-min) โ Pool & climbing wall
Princess Squareย (On-site) โ Primark, H&M, Vue Cinema
Bracknell Stationย (8-min) โ Waterloo/Swindon trains
South Hill Parkย (12-min) โ Lakeside arts venue
Bracknell Sports Centreย (10-min) โ Ice rink & gym
The Bull Pubย (5-min) โ Historic coaching inn
Bracknell Marketย (Wed/Sat, 4-min) โ Local produce
Easthampstead Parkย (15-min walk) โ Woodland trails
๐ทย 2024 Pricing (Updated March 2024)
| Duration | Rate | EV Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | ยฃ2.50 | +ยฃ1 charging credit |
| 2 hours | ยฃ4.00 | +ยฃ2 credit |
| 4 hours | ยฃ6.00 | โ |
| All Day | ยฃ12.00 | โ |
| Evening (6PMโ1AM) | ยฃ3.00 | โ |
| โ Fine for Overstay:ย ยฃ85 (ANPR enforced) |
๐ ฟ๏ธย Alternative Parking Options
| Location | Distance | Price | Max Stay | Perk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Station CP | 10-min walk | ยฃ5.50/day | 24hr | Rail commuters |
| Charles Square CP | 3-min walk | ยฃ1.80/hr | 6hr | Open-air option |
| Waitrose (Free) | On-site | Free/2hrs | 2hr | Spend ยฃ10+ |
โญย User Sentiment (4.1/5)
โ
ย “Clean, well-lit, and super convenient for shopping.”
โ
ย “EV charging works seamlessly with Pod Point app.”
โย “Ramps between floors are too steep for some.”
โย “Weekend queues at payment machines.”
๐ย Pro Tips
Lexicon Validation:ย Spend ยฃ25+ forย 2 hours free parkingย (retailer vouchers)
EV Strategy:ย Charge while watching movies โย Vue Cinemaย gives 4-hour parking discount
Christmas Warning:ย December fills by 10AM โ useย RingMeUpย app for live space alerts
Accessibility Note:ย Disabled bays often fill first โ arrive early on market days
๐จย 2024 Updates
New:ย Contactless payments now available at all machines
Alert:ย Temporary 20% capacity reduction until June 2024 (Level 4 refurbishment)
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