St Mary Street Car Park – The Complete High Wycombe Parking Guide 🚗
Central High Wycombe parking just 2 mins from Eden Shopping Centre – Affordable rates, 24/7 access & easy town centre connections.
🚗 Type: Council-Owned Pay & Display
🕒 Open: 24/7
🌟 Rating: 3.9/5 (convenient location but noted for tight spaces)
💰 PRICING & PERMITS
Hourly Rate: £1.20 (first 2 hours)
Daily Max: £6.50 (6am-midnight)
Evening Rate: £2 (6pm-6am)
Payment: Cashless via RingGo (Zone 4125) or pay machines
Permits: Available for residents/businesses (from £60/month)
📊 CAPACITY & PHYSICAL FEATURES
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 (including 6 disabled bays) |
| Surface | Multi-level concrete (ground + upper deck) |
| Lighting | Full LED coverage |
| Security | CCTV monitored 24/7 |
| Height Limit | 2.0m (upper deck only – ground floor 2.4m) |
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled Access: 6 designated bays + level access to lifts
Drop-Off Zone: 15-min grace period at entrance
Nearest Adapted Parking: Eden Shopping Centre (3-min walk)
🔌 EV INFRASTRUCTURE
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
BP Pulse (Church Street HP11 2DE – 2x 50kW) – 5-min walk
Pod Point (Sainsbury’s HP12 3HJ) – 8-min drive
📅 PEAK TIMES & OCCUPANCY
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9AM-5PM | 95% | Shoppers & office workers |
| Saturdays 10AM-3PM | 100% | Market day visitors |
| Evenings after 6PM | 40% | Cinema/theatre-goers |
| Pro Tip: Use Cressex Road Car Park (5-min walk) when full – same rates but larger spaces. |
🚶 WALKABILITY SCORE
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Shopping Centre | 2-min | 90+ stores under one roof |
| High Wycombe Station | 8-min | Fast trains to London Marylebone |
| Wycombe Museum | 5-min | Free local history exhibits |
| The Swan Theatre | 4-min | Major entertainment venue |
🛒 NEARBY AMENITIES
Essentials:
Public toilets: Eden Centre (open until 7pm)
ATM: Multiple on Church Street
Food & Drink:
The Antelope (3-min walk) – Historic coaching inn
Bills (4-min walk) – Popular chain restaurant
🅿️ ALTERNATIVE PARKING COMPARISON
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Centre Car Park | 0.1 miles | £2.50/hour | 4h | Covered & direct mall access |
| Cressex Road | 0.3 miles | £1.20/hour | 24h | Easier for larger vehicles |
| Sainsbury’s HP12 3HJ | 1.5 miles | Free (2h) | 2h | While shopping |
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICES
Overnight Parking: Permitted but must pay evening rate
Market Days: Avoid Wed/Fri/Sat mornings
Maintenance: Monthly cleaning (next: 15th August)
📌 EXPERT TIPS
Theatre Hack: Park here + walk to Swan Theatre to avoid venue premium (£8)
Early Bird: Free parking 6pm-8am Sundays/Bank Holidays
Motorcycle Bonus: Free dedicated bays on ground floor
🔮 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
2024: Planned installation of 4x EV charging points
2025: Potential pedestrianisation of St Mary Street
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