How to use this website

The maps

The Directgov Blue Badge map has both a rail network map and a street map. You can switch between the two using the text in the top right hand corner of the screen - 'Switch to rail network map' or 'Switch to street map'. Your current location on the map will remain the same when you switch.

Searching the maps

If you want to search for a specific location, you can enter the postcode, street name or place name for that location in the search box. This will give you a list of possible locations - click the one you require and the map will zoom to that location. Please note that not the whole of the UK is covered by the map. If you are using the rail map, enter a railway station name or postcode.

Using the maps

To look around the area you have selected, click and hold down the mouse button on the map to move around. To zoom in or out, use the magnifier at the top left hand side of the map - there are eight zoom levels shown by the six blocks between the '+' and '-' signs. You can also zoom in one level by double-clicking on the map. If you have a scroll wheel on your mouse, this can also be used to control the zoom level.

Displaying information

On the rail network map, only information relevant to rail travel is displayed. Clicking on a rail station on the map will bring up detailed information about that station, including accessibility information. On the street map, you can choose which facilities to display from the 'facilities' menu on the left hand side of the screen. Tick or un-tick the tick box next to the facilities you wish to view. After you have made your selection, click the 'show' box at the bottom. Not all facilities are displayed at each zoom level, so if you cannot see what you are looking for, you may need to zoom in further. Clicking on a facility will bring up a box displaying information about it. For example, clicking on a Blue Badge bay brings up information on the number of bays available and any time restrictions. Click anywhere on the map to close this box and continue browsing.

Areas covered

You can choose a town or city from the 'areas covered' menu on the left hand side. The menu displays all towns and cities that are covered by the map.

Map Content

The map shows the following information;

Content does not currently extend outside the cities and towns listed below:

Airport maps

There are accessibility maps for 20 airports throughout the UK. Choose an airport from the menu to display a map of the airport as a PDF document. To open a PDF file you need Adobe Reader software, which you can download free from http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Parking rules

Choose 'parking rules' from the menu on the left hand side to see legend for the colour coding of the map. To see detailed parking concessions for Blue Badge holders for a particular council, select that council from the list.

Find your local council

Please refer to your council for Blue Badge parking facilities in your area.
Find your local council (opens in another window)

Contact Us

This mapping service is provided by the PIE Guide. If you have any question or comments on the Blue Badge map, please contact support@thepieguide.com.

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