Customer parking with free first hour and accessible bays
This private surface lot at 17 Newgate Street provides 40 bays exclusively for customers of the adjacent retail arcade and café. Access is unrestricted between 7 am and 10 pm daily, with the first hour free via the QR code displayed at the entrance; thereafter, a flat rate of £2 applies, payable via contactless card or PayByPhone. Four accessible bays (3.6 m wide) lie within 10 m of the pedestrian gate leading to the café, equipped with drop-kerb ramps and tactile paving. The sealed tarmac surface was resurfaced in mid-2024, with fresh thermoplastic bay markings applied in late 2024. Uniform LED column lighting ensures visibility after dusk, supplemented by ambient streetlamps. Surveillance is provided by two CCTV cameras covering entry, exit, and all aisle areas during operational hours. Directional signage inside the lot guides drivers to the exit onto Newgate Street. Monthly maintenance includes pay machine servicing, litter clearance, and inspection of drainage channels.