
Sands Recreation Ground (Sands Lane) Car Park
📍 Swimming Pool, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9 3JL, UK
About Sands Recreation Ground (Sands Lane) Car Park
Sands Recreation Ground Car Park, situated in Thongsbridge near the charming town of Holmfirth, offers a practical and well-regarded parking solution for visitors. Boasting a solid 4.1 out of 5 stars from Google reviewers, this car park is frequently noted for its convenience and perceived security.
Travellers often choose Sands Recreation Ground Car Park as a preferred starting point for walks into Holmfirth town centre, appreciating its accessibility. It's also a popular choice for those looking to enjoy the adjacent Sands Park. While historically offering entirely free parking, visitors can now benefit from two hours of complimentary parking, with a modest hourly fee applicable thereafter until 4pm, every day of the week.
Key Features for Visitors:
- Strategic Location: Ideal for accessing Holmfirth and nearby attractions.
- Secure Environment: Reviewers consistently highlight the car park's safe and secure atmosphere.
- Adjacent Recreation Ground: Enjoy direct access to Sands Park, a local green space perfect for relaxation.
- Flexible Parking Tariff: Benefit from two hours free, followed by an hourly charge for extended stays.
It's worth noting that while the car park itself is open 24 hours, feedback concerning the wider Sands Recreation Ground has sometimes mentioned the absence of public toilet facilities within the park area and occasional closures of its play area. However, for a dependable parking spot close to Holmfirth's heart, Sands Recreation Ground Car Park remains a strong contender.
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📍 Swimming Pool, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9 3JL, UK
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Good free car park, feels safe and secure. I tend to park my car here and then walk into Holmfirth. There’s a good park here as well. No toilets though.
No longer completely free. 2 hours free, 80p per hour thereafter until 4pm, all week.
Annual duck race first Sunday in July.
I like sands Park but I don't understand why there's no toilets and WHY is the play area closed in the summer holidays it's been under construction and refurbished but it's fenced off, surely it could have been ready for the school holidays 🫣🤔my grandson was very upset he couldn't play 😭
Good free car park. Kids play park near by and lovely walk along the river