Where Can Bovingdon Visitors Park Near Broadway Barbers?
Chesham has several public car parks within a short walk of Broadway Barbers on The Broadway. Here is a practical guide to the best options for Bovingdon residents driving in.
Parking Options Near Broadway Barbers in Chesham
Broadway Barbers is located at 73 The Broadway in Chesham town centre. There is no dedicated parking attached to the shop. Chesham has a good selection of public car parks within a short walk. For Bovingdon residents driving in via the A416, the most practical options are Elgiva Lane, Catlings and the Blucher Street car park next to Waitrose. All three are within a five-minute walk of the shop and are clearly signposted from the main routes into the town centre.
Parking in Chesham is generally straightforward compared to larger nearby towns. The town centre is compact and none of the main car parks require more than a short walk to reach The Broadway. Even on busy Saturday mornings, at least one of the main car parks will have availability. For Bovingdon visitors making a weekday or Sunday visit, parking is rarely an issue at all.
| Car Park | Walk to Shop | Max Stay | Sunday Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgiva Lane | 2 minutes | Varies | Reduced rate |
| Catlings Car Park | 3 to 4 minutes | 4 hours | £1.20 all day |
| Blucher Street (Waitrose) | 4 minutes | Varies | Standard rate |
| The Backs (Station) | 5 to 6 minutes | Long stay available | Standard rate |
| Star Yard Car Park | 4 to 5 minutes | Varies | Standard rate |
Elgiva Lane: The Closest Option
Elgiva Lane car park is the closest public car park to Broadway Barbers and the first choice for most visitors. It sits just off the town centre ring road and is approximately a two-minute walk from the shop on The Broadway. The car park is well used by shoppers and town centre visitors throughout the week and tends to have good availability outside of Saturday peak hours. It is signposted from the A416 approach into Chesham and is easy to find on a first visit.
Rates at Elgiva Lane are consistent with standard Buckinghamshire Council town centre charges. For a barbershop appointment of 20 to 30 minutes plus a short walk each way, a one-hour ticket is sufficient in most cases. If you are combining your visit with shopping or other errands in Chesham, buying a longer ticket before you head to the barber avoids the need to return to the machine during your visit.
Catlings: Best Value for Sunday Visitors
Catlings car park is a short walk from Broadway Barbers and is the best-value option for Bovingdon residents visiting on a Sunday. The charge drops to £1.20 for a full day on Sundays and bank holidays, which makes it easily the cheapest parking available anywhere near the shop on those days. Broadway Barbers opens on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. The cheap Sunday parking makes a morning visit from Bovingdon particularly cost-effective for families or anyone wanting to combine the trip with other town centre errands.
Catlings operates a ticketless pay-by-registration system. There is no paper ticket to display in the windscreen. You enter your registration at the machine on arrival, pay the appropriate amount and the details are logged electronically. The maximum stay is four hours, which is more than sufficient for any barbershop appointment. The system is straightforward and the machines accept both card and cash payment.
Elgiva Lane car park is approximately 2 minutes on foot from Broadway Barbers. It is the go-to option for a quick in-and-out visit.
Catlings charges just £1.20 all day on Sundays. Broadway Barbers opens 10am to 2pm on Sundays, making it an easy value combination.
Blucher Street Waitrose car park is useful if you plan to shop at Waitrose after your appointment. Free parking conditions may apply with a qualifying purchase.
If Elgiva Lane is full on Saturday, The Backs car park near the station is the best backup. Around 5 to 6 minutes walk and usually has availability.
Is There Any Free Parking Near Broadway Barbers?
Free on-street parking in Chesham town centre is limited and subject to time restrictions enforced during business hours. The most reliable free option is to arrive before 8am or after 6pm, when on-street spaces on surrounding roads are generally available without charge. For most visitors arriving during normal barbershop opening hours, one of the paid car parks is the practical solution.
Some on-street spaces on roads adjacent to The Broadway have a one-hour free limit, which is just about workable for a quick haircut if you find a space immediately. However, these spaces are popular and often taken. Bovingdon residents who book a specific appointment slot and arrive a few minutes early will find it less stressful to head straight to a car park rather than circling for a free space that may not materialise.
The Waitrose car park on Blucher Street offers parking that may be free for customers making a qualifying purchase in the store. The terms of this vary and are set by Waitrose rather than the council, so it is worth checking current conditions before relying on it. For visitors planning to shop at Waitrose anyway, it makes logical sense to park there and walk the short distance to Broadway Barbers before returning to the supermarket.
Bovingdon residents can book online before they travel. Choose your barber, pick a time and arrive confident that your slot is waiting. Open seven days including Sundays from 10am to 2pm.
For a complete guide to visiting Broadway Barbers from Bovingdon including directions, services and the full team, visit the Bovingdon Barbers page.
How Far Is the Walk from the Car Parks to the Shop?
All of the main car parks in Chesham town centre are within a manageable walking distance of Broadway Barbers. The shortest walk is from Elgiva Lane at approximately two minutes. Catlings, Blucher Street and Star Yard are all in the three to five minute range. The Backs car park near the station is the furthest at five to six minutes but is rarely necessary unless the town centre options are busy. None of these walks involve crossing major roads without a pedestrian crossing or navigating complicated routes, which makes them accessible for visitors of all ages including families with young children.
The Broadway itself is a pedestrianised or semi-pedestrianised street in places, which makes the approach to the shop relaxed and easy. Visitors driving from Bovingdon for the first time should have no difficulty finding the shop once they are parked. Searching for Broadway Barbers on Google Maps before you set off will give you a clear walking route from whichever car park you choose.
For a full overview of the Bovingdon to Chesham journey and everything Broadway Barbers offers residents making the trip, visit the Bovingdon Barbers Hub.