
Nicholsons Shopping Centre has closed for regeneration works.
Nicholsons House will remain open, and all services will continue as normal.
However, there will be changes to how you enter the building and where you can park.
How to access Nicholsons House
- The shopping centre is closed to the public
- Currently, there is only one accessible entrance available which is located on the high street, directly opposite Card Factory.
- From Friday 10 July, access to Nicholsons House will be via a covered tunnel from the High Street.
- The route will be clearly signposted
- Although the tunnel route might change, the access from the High Street will remain the same for the duration of the regeneration
Parking information
There is no on-site parking available at Nicholsons House.
Disabled parking is no longer available on-site. Alternative disabled parking is available on Kings Street, approximately a 6-minute walk from Nicholson’s House, as well as in the nearby car parks listed below. However, drop-off (no parking) at the rear fire exit remains available for patients and visitors, subject to prior arrangement.
Nearby car parks within a short walking distance:
- West Street Car Park – 4-minute walk – up to 2 hours: £4.40
- Grove Road Car Park – 8-minute walk – up to 2 hours: £2.00
Other nearby car parks:
- Broadway car park (Frascati Way, SL6 1NT) – note; there is a 3-hour parking limit
- Reflex, SL6 1DY Find more information by clicking the link.
- Hines Meadow, SL6 1QZ Find more information by clicking the link.
- Stafferton Way, SL6 1AY Find more information by clicking the link.
- Vicus Way, SL6 1AB Find more information by clicking the link.
Drop-off Arrangements
Drop-off at the rear fire exit remains available for patients and visitors, subject to prior arrangement. Please note that there is no parking available here.
When these changes apply
Access to Nicholsons House via the new covered tunnel from the High Street will be in place from Friday 10 July.
The changes to access and parking will be in place for the full duration of the shopping centre redevelopment works.


