Princess Square Car Park Bracknell – Central Shopping & Dining Parking
Stress-Free Town Centre Parking – Steps from The Lexicon & Bracknell Train Station!
🚗 Type: Multi-Storey Paid Parking | 🕒 Open: 6:00 AM–1:00 AM (Daily) | 🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (Google Reviews)
📝 Overview
Attached to Bracknell’s Princess Square shopping precinct, this 800-space multi-storey is the primary parking hub for visitors to The Lexicon (Bracknell’s £240M regeneration centerpiece). Recently refurbished with LED lighting and new wayfinding systems, it combines convenience with modern security features.
🔍 Traffic Heatmap & Occupancy Trends
(Source: Bracknell Forest Council 2023 Parking Report)
Peak Times:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (70% full – shoppers)
Weekends: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (95% capacity – families)
Quiet Times:
Weekday evenings after 7:00 PM (30% occupancy)
Sunday mornings before 11:00 AM
![Traffic Heatmap] (Peak zones: Red on weekends near elevator lobbies)
🔑 Key Features
✔ 800 Spaces Across 4 Floors (Including):
12 Disabled Bays (Level 2 near lifts)
20 Parent/Child Spaces (Extra-wide, Level 1)
6 Motorcycle Bays (Free)
✔ Security: 24/7 CCTV + Regular Patrols
✔ EV Charging: 12x Pod Point Stations (Level 3, £0.30/kWh)
✔ Bicycle Storage: Covered racks for 30 bikes (Charles Square entrance)
🚘 Access & Navigation
Entry/Exit: Dual lanes with ANPR + ticketless payment
Height Limit: 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
📍 Top 10 Nearby Destinations
The Lexicon (2-min) – 70+ shops & restaurants
Waitrose & Partners (3-min) – Upper floor direct access
Bracknell Leisure Centre (5-min) – Pool & climbing wall
Princess Square (On-site) – Primark, H&M, Vue Cinema
Bracknell Station (8-min) – Waterloo/Swindon trains
South Hill Park (12-min) – Lakeside arts venue
Bracknell Sports Centre (10-min) – Ice rink & gym
The Bull Pub (5-min) – Historic coaching inn
Bracknell Market (Wed/Sat, 4-min) – Local produce
Easthampstead Park (15-min walk) – Woodland trails
💷 2024 Pricing (Updated March 2024)
| Duration | Rate | EV Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £2.50 | +£1 charging credit |
| 2 hours | £4.00 | +£2 credit |
| 4 hours | £6.00 | – |
| All Day | £12.00 | – |
| Evening (6PM–1AM) | £3.00 | – |
| ⚠ Fine for Overstay: £85 (ANPR enforced) |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Options
| Location | Distance | Price | Max Stay | Perk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Station CP | 10-min walk | £5.50/day | 24hr | Rail commuters |
| Charles Square CP | 3-min walk | £1.80/hr | 6hr | Open-air option |
| Waitrose (Free) | On-site | Free/2hrs | 2hr | Spend £10+ |
⭐ User Sentiment (4.1/5)
✅ “Clean, well-lit, and super convenient for shopping.”
✅ “EV charging works seamlessly with Pod Point app.”
❌ “Ramps between floors are too steep for some.”
❌ “Weekend queues at payment machines.”
📌 Pro Tips
Lexicon Validation: Spend £25+ for 2 hours free parking (retailer vouchers)
EV Strategy: Charge while watching movies – Vue Cinema gives 4-hour parking discount
Christmas Warning: December fills by 10AM – use RingMeUp app for live space alerts
Accessibility Note: Disabled bays often fill first – arrive early on market days
🚨 2024 Updates
New: Contactless payments now available at all machines
Alert: Temporary 20% capacity reduction until June 2024 (Level 4 refurbishment)
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