Small village parking for shops and community hall, short-stay rates
9 Market Place Parking is a small private tarmac lot located on Market Place in Box village, serving local retail outlets and the village hall. The facility offers 20 marked bays, including two Blue Badge spaces nearest the pedestrian exit. It operates 8 am8 pm daily; pay-and-display charges are £1 per hour (capped at £3 per day) via machines accepting contactless and coins; no overnight parking. There is no dedicated lighting, and no CCTV coverageusers are encouraged to park and depart during daylight. Pedestrian exits lead directly to the villages shops and tea rooms (10 m) and the church hall (50 m). No EV charging is available; nearest charging station is at Linhay Cottages Car Park (1 km). Seasonal village events, including the Boxfest music festival, reduce capacity by 50%; overflow directed to 9 Market Place Overflow on Park Road (0.3 km). Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and repaint bay lines annually.