Portway car park, Wantage
Location
Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BU
Work started at Portway on 22 July 2024.
Updated 19 September 2024:
Due to ongoing works the car park remains closed to traffic between Church Street and the main entrance to the Beacon Arts Centre. Electric charging bays are open and accessible from the Ickleton Road entrance.
Pedestrian access will be maintained, although will be limited during times of laying surfacing material.
FAQs about the work (file will download automatically when you click on it)
Portway car park will have very limited parking from Monday 22 July due to refurbishment work. The work will include improvements to reduce surface water flooding and removing potholes. Bay markings and lighting will also be improved at the car park.
During the work, the nearest car parks are Limborough Road (OX12 9AJ) or Mill Street (OX12 9AJ). Any parking permits for Portway will be valid in these car parks during the duration of the work.
Pedestrian access will be maintained, although access will be limited while final surfacing is completed. The public toilets at the site will be open for the duration of the work (although access will also be limited at times during the final surfacing phase).
The project is being funded by money from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which comes from developers when they build in the area, and Thames Water.
A rain garden is being installed at the car park to help manage rainwater and prevent overwhelming the drains during times of heavy rain.
A rain garden collects water that runs off a car park surface rather than allowing it to pool and overwhelm the drains. The plants and soil then filter the rain resulting in cleaner water going into the water table below.
The work will also lead to an increase in green spaces, including along the footpath, that will result in increased biodiversity.
We will update this page with more details and information including on the progress of the work.
Opening hours
24 hours
Charging hours
Monday to Saturday – 8am to 6pm
Sunday – free
Maximum stay – 23 hours
No return to any district council car park in the town within 2 hours, unless a fee is paid
If you display your Blue Badge, parking is free with no time limits.
Charges
- Up to 1 hour – free (with ticket)
- Up to 2 hours – £2.00
- Up to 3 hours – £3.00
- Up to 4 hours – £4.00
- Up to 5 hours – £5.00
- Up to 6 hours – £6.00
- Over 6 hours – £7.00
- Motorcycle parking – free
EV Charging
12 EV charging points – more info parkandchargeoxfordshire.co.uk
Permits
Please note, there is limited availability for permits in this car park
- One month permit – £62
- Three month permit – £182
- Annual permit – £606
- School permits – term time only (limited time) – £14
To find out more please see our permits for motorists page.
Number of spaces
- Total spaces – 121
- Disabled spaces – 7
- Motorcycle bays – yes
Height restrictions
None
Weight limit
3.5 tonnes
Payment methods
Pay & Display by cash or card
Pay by Phone – Connect Cashless code 1415
Other information
- Toilet facilities
Contact us - Car parks
01235 470118
(Text phone users add 18001 before dialing)
Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE
