The calmer, overflow-friendly option when the centre is busy. Expect a gentle uphill on return. Below: walking notes to Salts Mill and Roberts Park, signage decoding, busy-day playbooks and when to pivot.
Use this as practical guidance. Rules and prices change — the sign by your bay is always definitive on the day.
Exhibition Road sits just north of the compact village grid. Walk times below assume a steady pace; add a buffer in crowds or with small wheels.
Routes vary from Exhibition Road. Many visitors using wheels manage fine but allow extra time and pick the broader, smoother streets. Returning to the car is a gentle uphill.
Choose the wider, smoother pavements towards the grid; avoid narrow cobbled lanes if on small wheels.
Benches near the park, canal and village squares; shade depends on time of day.
If a plate looks odd/damaged, choose a clearly marked bay instead.
Exhibition Road shines when the centre is busy. If you prefer flatter routes, try Caroline Street; if you need the absolute closest for the Mill, check the mixed bays near Victoria Road (signage varies).
| Option | Pros | Trade-offs | Link |
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| Caroline Street Car Park |
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| Read guide → |
| Salts Mill / Victoria Road (mixed bays) |
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| Read guide → |
| Free options nearby (street bays) |
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| Read guide → |
Yes. It often has space when Caroline Street or the Salts Mill vicinity are saturated. Expect a gentle uphill on the way back to the car.
Roughly 10–12 minutes depending on pace and crowds. If you want the shortest/flat route, use Caroline Street when possible.
Routes vary. Many visitors with wheels manage from Exhibition Road but allow extra time and choose the broader, smoother streets. For flatter routes, consider Caroline Street.
Concessions/time limits vary by bay and council. Always read the plate by your exact bay; don’t assume Sundays/evenings are free.
Open air with no stated barrier at time of writing. Spaces are standard size; take care with longer vehicles and always check signs on the day.
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