Lack of parking

[dannybumbum]

Hi lads
 
How important is parking in picking a prossie? Would the lack of parking put you off? For me is a nightmare driving into city centre for punting...... It's already an expensive hobby, but it pisses me off having to waste more time looking for a parking spot and overpaying for it

[Bustydusty]

Hi lads
 
How important is parking in picking a prossie? Would the lack of parking put you off? For me is a nightmare driving into city centre for punting...... It's already an expensive hobby, but it pisses me off having to waste more time looking for a parking spot and overpaying for it

Parking very important
If I’m seeing someone new I generally check Google earth and parkopedia

[PaulRuff]

Very important, so much so that if they won't give me an idea of where they're located I won't book as I need to know if parking is an issue.

As you say I don't need a £60 parking fine on top of whatever I'm paying the WG...

[Philmeboots]

Agree with above posts. Parking a nightmare in many places .Would not venture into Manchester nowadays,just to much hassle with parking and bus and tram restrictions.

I always research first. Last punt I read nearby Asda ,so free and safe enough.

Surprised the Lidl in Preston does not charge for prossie parking ...Would make a fortune.

[usroads]

Yeah close easy parking is a must have- especially if it's raining.
That's why I prefer hotel meets with onsite parking -  plus rooms and beds are usually better than some incall gaffs

[standardpostage]

I think that parking, is just part of the "overheads" of punting.

Fuel, travel time etc. I just leave loads of time.

If I'm too early, go for a tea, coffee or Coca Cola.

Obviously free parking is the best 

[Stiltskin]

Parking is one of my annoyances. I turned up once for a punt a few mins early. I'd been given the postcode last minute, whilst en route, only to find that on arrival the nearest parking was about a 15 minute walk from her door. It also took me 15 mins to drive there due to traffic.

I try to punt without a car these days, it's far less hassle.

[Blackpool Rock]

Very important, so much so that if they won't give me an idea of where they're located I won't book as I need to know if parking is an issue.

As you say I don't need a £60 parking fine on top of whatever I'm paying the WG...

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It's partly why I prefer parlour punts as I know where the place is in advance and once you've been a few times you can work out where it's best to park

[rickysausage]

Seems a lot of car parks around City centres need parking apps !!...no go area for me !

[Nevercold8]

Same, I usually check on Google maps their incall location and see if there’s parking nearby otherwise I don’t bother.

[sandy2000]

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It's partly why I prefer parlour punts as I know where the place is in advance and once you've been a few times you can work out where it's best to park

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For example, in the Northern Quarter, you can park free after 8pm and there are some streets on the Ring Rd where you can park free after 12:30 noon on a Saturday and all day Sunday.

Handy for Piccadilly and Cosmo.

[Half Century]

Liverpool city centre is a sod for parking what with all the roadworks and formerly accessible streets becoming pedestrian only.  It puts me off going to certain places where it can be a bit of a walk unless you're exceptionally jammy with on street parking.  I don't like wasting a girl's time or fellow punters on here, but if I can find out the address locale ahead of a booking, it's so I can check out streetview maps to see what the parking is like.

[billybobsmith]

Manchester wise, you could park at Sainsbury in Salford for 2hrs? for free and walk into the city centre.
Plenty of parking for around £7/day next to the Salford Quays tram stops as well (across / next to the Ibis Budget and Marriott).

City centre wise, a cheeky way might be to grab a cheap room at the youth hostel in the Potato Wharf / Castlefield area.  Free parking in their car park if a guest (beds £25/night? although prices vary). 

[Sweetmature]

….and costs for in all Manchester and maybe Liverpool will increase should they bring in ‘Clean air zones’

[Bustydusty]

Aldi is good for city centre punts but I think you only get 90 minutes free

Toysrus used to be really handy