🚗 Riverhead Car Park – Central Grimsby Parking (Freshney Place Area)
Affordable central parking on Victoria Street South, Grimsby – just a short walk from Freshney Place shopping and Grimsby Town Station. Riverhead Car Park offers low-cost all-day parking in the heart of Grimsby’s retail district, with easy access to High Street stores, markets and bus links.
🚗 Type of Car Park
Riverhead is a public surface car park (privately managed) serving the Riverhead retail area. It operates as a pay-and-display lot (likely managed by SIP Car Parks on behalf of the owners). This means you pay at machine or by mobile app; there are no free parking schemes noted.
🕒 Opening Hours
Open 24/7 (there are no gates – the car park is accessible at all hours). However, as with any city-centre lot, double-check posted signs for any overnight or early-morning restrictions.
🌟 Google Rating
This car park has no published Google rating or public reviews.
💰 Pricing & Permits
- Cost: Pay-to-park. Rates are similar to other central Grimsby car parks, around £1–£3 for 1–4 hours, up to £10 per day.
- Payment: Pay-and-display machines (coins/cards) and mobile payment apps.
- Permits: May be available for local businesses or residents through the operator.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~200+ (surface lot) |
| Surface | Tarmac (line-marked bays) |
| Lighting | Overhead lighting for evening use |
| Security | CCTV coverage likely; enforcement via private operator |
| Height Limit | None – van and large vehicle friendly |
♿ Accessibility
- Level, flat surface suitable for wheelchair users.
- Blue Badge bays available near pedestrian exits.
- For extra accessible parking, Freshney Place West/East multi-storeys provide lifts and additional bays.
- Drop-off zones on Victoria Street South are available for quick set-downs.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
- On-Site Charging: None.
- Nearest Options:
- Freshney Place West multi-storey (EV chargers on level 3).
- Tesco superstore on Corporation Road (Pod Point chargers).
- Other council car parks around town centre with occasional charging points.
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10 am | ~90% | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | ~70% | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10 am–3 pm | ~100% | Weekend shoppers |
| Evenings after 6 pm | ~30% | Leisure visitors |
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Freshney Place Shopping | 10–15 min | 100+ shops including M&S, Boots, H&M |
| Grimsby Town Station | 10 min | Rail & bus interchange |
| Alexandra Retail Park | 5–10 min | Argos, Matalan, McDonald’s, PureGym |
| High Street & Market | 5 min | Cafes, independent shops, open markets |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
- Toilets: Inside Freshney Place shopping centre.
- Food & Drink: Food court at Freshney Place, local cafes and pubs on Victoria Street, McDonald’s and Subway at Alexandra Retail Park.
- Shopping: B&M, Home Bargains, Pets at Home at Riverhead Retail Park; Freshney Place for major chains.
- ATMs & Pharmacy: ATMs inside Freshney Place, Boots pharmacy nearby.
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshney Place Multi-storey | 0.7 mi | £2–£3 (2–4h), £10/day | 24h | Large, covered, direct to shopping |
| Cartergate Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.50 (1h), £3.50 (4h), £5/day | 24h | Affordable, Park Mark accredited, near station |
| Alexandra Retail Park | 0.3 mi | Free (customers only) | ~2–3h | Large free parking for retail shopping |
| Burgess Street Car Park | 0.3 mi | £2.50–£3 (4h+) | 24h | Budget-friendly, close to town centre |
⚠️ Important Notices
- Permit Enforcement: Privately managed – ensure you buy a ticket or register via app.
- Overnight: Accessible, but not officially promoted as long-stay. Overnight use at driver’s risk.
- Events: Markets, fairs and events in Riverhead Square may reduce space or block access.
- Town Centre Works: Regeneration of Riverhead Square may affect access and availability.
📌 Expert Tips
- Arrive before 10 am on weekdays for best space availability.
- Use mobile app payments to save time at machines.
- For vans and higher vehicles, Riverhead is better than multi-storeys with 2 m limits.
- Need EV charging? Park at Freshney Place West multi-storey instead.
- For quick trips, Alexandra Retail Park offers free short-term parking if you’re shopping there.
🔮 Future Developments
- Planned Riverhead Square regeneration will upgrade the surrounding area into a plaza with events space and pedestrian improvements.
- A proposed housing scheme (over 100 new homes) may reduce or redevelop this car park in the mid-2020s.
- Grimsby’s wider Town Centre Masterplan may change traffic flows and introduce new parking technology or restrictions.
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