🚗 Bate Street Long Stay Car Park – Walsall’s Centrally Located, Secure 24/7 Surface Parking
Affordable all‑day parking near Walsall College & New Art Gallery – ideal for students, gallery-goers & theatre visitors in WS2. Pay by machine or contactless.
🅿️ General Overview
Type: Council-operated long-stay surface car park
Location: Bate Street, Walsall WS2 8EL – next to Walsall College, a short walk to The New Art Gallery and Walsall Arboretum
Open: 24/7
Capacity: ~140 spaces including 6 Blue Badge bays near main pedestrian exit
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 7:30 am–6:30 pm):
Up to 2 hours: £1.60
Up to 4 hours: £2.60
Up to 11 hours / all day: £3.20
Sunday & Evenings: Typically free (check signage)
Season Tickets:
1 month: £55
3 months: £165
12 months: £660
Payment Methods: Pay-and-display machine (coins & contactless) + PayByPhone app
📊 Capacity & Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface | Asphalt, standard layout |
| Lighting | LED floodlighting for visibility |
| Security | CCTV coverage, council monitored |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
| Accessibility | Level surface with 6 Blue Badge bays |
♿ Accessibility & Access
Dedicated Blue Badge bays close to pedestrian exit
Level surface throughout for easy wheelchair and pushchair access
Clear pedestrian links to Bate Street and Bradford Street (bus routes and canal towpath)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Tesco Extra Walsall (rapid chargers, 5-min drive)
BP Pulse hubs around town
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8–10am | 85–90% | Students, commuters |
| Midday & Saturdays | 70–80% | Shoppers, gallery-goers |
| Evenings (after 6pm) | 40–50% | Theatre visitors |
| Sundays | 20–30% | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 8:30 am to secure the best spaces.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall College | 5 min | Ideal for staff & students |
| The New Art Gallery | 6 min | Cheaper than gallery parking |
| Walsall Arboretum | 10 min | Great for leisure & green space |
| Walsall Grand Theatre | 8–10 min | Evening convenience |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Walsall College (accessible to public during open hours)
ATM: Bradford Street, 3 min walk
Pharmacy: Boots, Park Street, 7 min walk
Food Options
Costa Coffee (5 min): Quick stop for coffee
The Wharf Bar & Grill (7 min): Canal-side dining
Street food & takeaways along Bradford Street
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Street Car Park | 2 min | Same tariffs | All day | Close back-up option |
| Green Lane Car Park | 5 min | Same tariffs | All day | Larger capacity |
| Tesco Extra | 5 min | Free (3h) | 3 hours | While shopping |
⚠️ Important Notices
Sunday Parking: Usually free (Tariff 2 zone)
Blue Badge Holders: Must pay in long-stay, free for up to 4 hours in short-stay zones
Overnight Parking: Allowed, but check for council notices
Recent Changes: Tariff increase in 2024 – still one of the cheapest all-day options
📌 Expert Tips
Best value: Buy all-day (£3.20) to avoid topping up
Sunday is ideal for family outings – usually no charge
Consider using nearby Day Street if this site is full
For theatre trips: pay daytime fee and use car park into the evening
🔮 Future Developments
No EV charging yet, but council is reviewing options
Regular surface inspections to address potholes and drainage
Tariff structures subject to annual review
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