🚗 Sand Martin House Car Park – The Complete Peterborough Fletton Quays Parking Guide

🚗 Type: Council Multi-Storey (Short Stay)

🕒 Open: 24/7

🌟 Rating: 3.9/5 (Google Reviews)

💰 Pricing & Permits

Cost: Charges apply 24 hours a day.

Daytime Rates (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM):

• Up to 1 hour: £2.50
• Up to 2 hours: £4.00
• Up to 3 hours: £5.50
• Over 3 hours (Mon–Fri): £12.00
• Over 3 hours (Sat–Sun): £6.00

Overnight Rate (8:00 PM – 7:00 AM):

• Fixed evening rate: £3.00

Payment: Cashless app payments via PayByPhone or card/contactless at physical machines.

Future Changes: Standard council tariff reviews usually occur annually in April.

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	386 spaces
Surface	Smooth concrete (modern indoor multi-storey)
Lighting	Excellent (fully lit LED system across all floors)
Security	High-security barrier-controlled entry/exit, fully covered, and active CCTV monitoring
Height Limit	2.1 meters (not suitable for high-top commercial vans)

♿ Accessibility

Disabled Access: Excellent facility design with direct lift access to all floors.

Nearest Adapted Parking: 14 dedicated Blue Badge disabled bays located on-site close to the lifts/exits.

Drop-Off Zone: Safe areas to pull in directly along Bittern Way by the main office entrance.

🔌 EV Infrastructure

On-Site Charging: 4x 7kW Pod Point EV charging ports located on the ground floor opposite the entrance. Charging costs apply via the Pod Point app.

Nearest Options:

• Railway Sidings Car Park (2x ports) – 2-min walk
• Peterborough-Riverside Car Park (3x ports) – 2-min walk

📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe	Occupancy	User Profile
Weekdays 8:00 AM–4:00 PM	85%	Council staff, passport office visitors, and professionals
Weekends 10:00 AM–4:00 PM	60%	Riverside walkers, hotel guests, and city shoppers
Evenings after 6:00 PM	40%	Residents and dining guests at Fletton Quays

Pro Tip: If the multi-storey is exceptionally busy during major council events, use the adjacent open-air Railway Sidings surface lot right next door.

🚶 Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Sand Martin House (Council Offices)	1-min	Directly opposite the car park lifts
Peterborough Passport Office	2-min	Convenient for scheduled appointments
River Nene Embankment	3-min	Scenic paths and green space
Peterborough City Centre / Cathedral	10-min	Short walk across the town bridge

🛒 Nearby Amenities

Essentials

• Public toilets: Fully accessible facilities inside Sand Martin House during public opening hours.
• ATM: Sainsbury’s Local or city centre branches across the river (5 to 8-min walk).
• Pharmacy: Boots on Bridge Street (10-min walk).

Food Options

• Fletton Quays Riverside Cafes (2-min): Great spots for quick artisan coffee and light lunches.
• Bella Italia (5-min): Family-friendly Italian dining right down the waterfront.

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Railway Sidings	2-min walk	Identical daytime / £3.00 overnight	24 hours	Open-air, easier for larger vehicles
Riverside Car Park	3-min walk	£8.00 (up to 13h)	24 hours	Cheaper long-stay rate on weekdays
Pleasure Fair Meadow	6-min walk	£6.20 all day	24 hours	Best budget option for all-day commuter parking

⚠️ Important Notices

Overnight Parking: Fully permitted and safe. Ensure you pay the correct daytime/overnight blended rate at the machine upon exit.

Event Days: Can get busy during regional recruitment fairs or public consultations held at the main council building.

📌 Expert Tips

Weekend Hack: If you plan to explore the city for more than 3 hours on a Saturday or Sunday, this car park drops its long-stay rate to just £6.00, making it cheaper than some central shopping centre lots.

EV Etiquette: The 4 charging bays are popular on weekday mornings. Arrive before 8:30 AM if you absolutely need a morning top-up.

Lost Ticket Policy: If you manage to lose your physical entry token, a standard flat fee applies to raise the exit barrier.

🔮 Future Developments

• Cygnet Bridge Integration: A new pedestrian footbridge allows direct, safe walking paths from the Fletton Quays development straight onto the main city embankment and university campus.
• Season Tickets: Please note that standard Peterborough City Council parking season tickets are explicitly not valid for use inside the Sand Martin House Multi-Storey structure.