Pay-and-display parking near Thetford Castle ruins
Castle Street Parking is a council-operated tarmac lot providing approximately 30 marked bays including two disabled-access spaces located near the pedestrian exit. Operating hours are 7 am–9 pm daily; pay-and-display machines accept coins, contactless, and RingGo payments; no overnight parking. The tarmac surface is grooved for drainage and inspected quarterly; potholes are repaired within 48 hours. LED bollard lighting ensures visibility for early-morning and evening users, and one CCTV camera monitors entry and pedestrian routes. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to Thetford Castle ruins (2 minutes’ walk) and to nearby cafes (3 minutes). Two Type 2 EV charging bays are located near the entrance, available via pay-as-you-go. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain a well-kept heritage area car park.