Parking in Cambridge

[Jimbo50]

Can any funsters advise on parking in Cambridge as I believe that the P&R are all height restricted.

 

[Maggie and Raddie]

Yes we live in South Cambs. As far as i can remember the height barriers are just over 2m.

 

[Landy Andy]

I thought they would raise/remove it if you phoned and asked.

 

[Gaston aires]

Cambridge park and ride at Trumpington , south Cambridge take motorhomes. I’ve used it myself. There’s a slip road for larger vehicles signposted when you get there.
Phil

 

[GJH]

The P&R web site confirms height restrictions at all sites now. I recall that Trumpington used to be accessible but there were several traveller incursiuons which cost the county council a lot of money. The current Trumpington page says nothing about motorhomes.
It may be worth contacting them or the City Council to ask for advice.

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[Gaston aires]

Can any funsters advise on parking in Cambridge as I believe that the P&R are all height restricted.

Park and ride Trumpington. Check the website. It tells you how to access with motorhomes
Phil

 

[Gaston aires]

The P&R web site confirms height restrictions at all sites now. I recall that Trumpington used to be accessible but there were several traveller incursiuons which cost the county council a lot of money. The current Trumpington page says nothing about motorhomes.
It may be worth contacting them or the City Council to ask for advice.

I’ve just looked on todays website and it says yes to motorhomes ?
Phil

 

[Jev88]

A603 Barton Road has a large layby used by coaches etc .... As an option.

 

[GJH]

I’ve just looked on todays website and it says yes to motorhomes ?
Phil

Which web site is that? Do you have the URL please?

 

[Gaston aires]

Which web site is that? Do you have the URL please?

I just typed in Cambridge park and ride and it shows Trumpington.

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[Landy Andy]

Madingley Road has a coach area that may be suitable for motorhomes (£10)

About - Madingley Road - Cambridge park & ride

Information and opening times for Madingley Road park & ride. The easy way into Cambridge by car.

www.cambridgeparkandride.info

 

[GJH]

I just typed in Cambridge park and ride and it shows Trumpington.

When I typed that it only came up with the official pages which make no mention of motorhomes.
Typing in "Cambridge park and ride motorhomes" comes up with pages from Search for Sites and a couple more but they appear to be out of date.

 

[Two on Tour]

 

[GJH]

Madingley Road has a coach area that may be suitable for motorhomes (£10)

About - Madingley Road - Cambridge park & ride

Information and opening times for Madingley Road park & ride. The easy way into Cambridge by car.

www.cambridgeparkandride.info

Most councils tend to restrict coach parking to coaches only so it's always best to check before parking in coach spaces.

 

[Gaston aires]

When I typed that it only came up with the official pages which make no mention of motorhomes.
Typing in "Cambridge park and ride motorhomes" comes up with pages from Search for Sites and a couple more but they appear to be out of date.

This could be true. It still says drive down the slip road signed John Lewis. I just looked. Maybe a phone call to Cambridge tourist board might help.

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[GJH]

This could be true. It still says drive down the slip road signed John Lewis. I just looked. Maybe a phone call to Cambridge tourist board might help.

Phoning would be best. The numbers are on the pages referenced in my earlier post

 

[Two on Tour]

This is a screen shot from Google maps and depending on how up to date Google maps of this area is, but it shows an area of the Trumpington P&R with a dedicated parking area and one of the vans parked there looks more like a MH than a camper van.

 

[Janecambridge]

You can park,free, in street in Histon/Impington and get on the bus there.Timing restrictions for Bus passes at all the sites.

 

[Arthur01]

We recently visited St Ives where there was easier parking & used the busway into Cambridgehttps://thebusway.info/
The Car park on London Road has no Height restriction & is £1 per day 52°19'18.6"N 0°04'36.8"W
We were parked in a field for a rally a few weeks ago a couple of hundred yards from the car park. You can walk over the bridge to the bus terminus in about 8-10 mins. & the busway route goes into the middle of Cambridge.
Regards

Arthur.

 

[Kups]

A603 Barton Road has a large layby used by coaches etc .... As an option.

Yes but it's quite a walk into the centre and the coach drivers don't take kindly to miss taking space on their free parking area.

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[Landy Andy]

Most councils tend to restrict coach parking to coaches only so it's always best to check before parking in coach spaces.

This site is not council owned or run.

 

[69473]

I live just outside Cambridge and work in the city, depends when you plan to arrive.
Cambridge pretty quiet, but schools back in a week or two.
An ideal spot to park is on Trumpington road opposite the the Botanical gardens (pay at meter).
Easy access, only 10 mins walk to city centre.
If that fails carry on towards city and turn round at mini island, head back up Trumpington rd to Park and ride.
Beware city centre parking is expensive, over 5hrs expect to pay £25.
Trumping park and ride may be your best choice.

Check out #Cowsaboutcambridge.
Tourist trail around city until mid September.

 

[GJH]

This site is not council owned or run.

The P&R service is run by Cambridgeshire County Council and Stagecoach.
The P&R sites are subject to TROs made by Cambridgeshire County Council.

 

[GJH]

This is a screen shot from Google maps and depending on how up to date Google maps of this area is, but it shows an area of the Trumpington P&R with a dedicated parking area and one of the vans parked there looks more like a MH than a camper van.

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I think that Google Earth image is out of date.
The image from Google Maps (dated 2021) shows different bay markings and the "Camper Van" wording seems to have been erased.

 

[Kups]

You can park,free, in street in Histon/Impington and get on the bus there.Timing restrictions for Bus passes at all

Wouldn't recommend Cambridge Road, Histon. Restrictions now make it difficult and it's too far out of town. We used to live in that area.

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[xsparks]

I used Trumpington just before the Thetford bash , with no problems. You use the John Lewis entrance. There is an arm type barrier which is maned. You use the intercom to gain access. You can check this out with the Park & Ride website phone no, the attendant was extremely helpful.

 

[xsparks]

The guy on the phone did say however that cars get priority in busy periods, so expect the motorhome area to have cars parked.

 

[Janecambridge]

Wouldn't recommend Cambridge Road, Histon. Restrictions now make it difficult and it's too far out of town. We used to live in that area.

I am talking about station road by mace stores, where the guided bus stops it’s £4 into the city from there.

 

[Janecambridge]

I used Trumpington just before the Thetford bash , with no problems. You use the John Lewis entrance. There is an arm type barrier which is maned. You use the intercom to gain access. You can check this out with the Park & Ride website phone no, the attendant was extremely helpful.

If doing this, check times that barrier comes down in the evening or you may well be stuck there.

 

[Nico]

We stayed at Milton Country Park near to Cambridge North train station. It was £10 to park overnight and very safe with loads of space. Nearby Tesco’s too if you need fuel or provisions

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