Central Towcester parking โ free evenings & Sundays, ideal for town centre visits.
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
St Lawrence Church Car Park | 5 min | ยฃ1.00 / h; ยฃ4 day | 24 h | EV charging & closer to church |
Watling Street On-Street Bays | 4 min | ยฃ0.70 / h; 4 h max | 4 h | Slightly lower hourly rate |
Red House Lane Surface Lot | 7 min | Free 2 h; then ยฃ1 / h | 4 h | Free first 2 h |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; penalties for no ticket or overstay
Overnight Parking: Allowed outside enforcement at ownerโs risk
Maintenance: Annual line repainting in October; temporary bay closures
๐ Expert Tips
Market Day Hack: Use free early hours (before market setup) for quick errands.
Resident Permit: Frequent visitors should consider a Zone R permit for unlimited stays.
EV Users: Charge at St Lawrence Church Car Park when combining errands.
๐ฎ Future Developments
Late 2025: Council evaluating 4 ร 7 kW EV charger installation at Red House Lane.
2026: Pilot ANPR payโbyโplate system to streamline enforcement.