Free parking near Langport town centre and canal
Bow Street Parking is a free council-operated tarmac lot located on Bow Street in the historic market town of Langport. The facility offers 60 marked bays, including five Blue Badge spaces adjacent to the pedestrian exit and two motorcycle bays. It operates 8 am6 pm MondaySaturday; Sunday parking is free with a 2 hour maximum stay. Wardens enforce stay limits; no overnight parking. LED lamp posts provide illumination until midnight, and CCTV cameras monitor the entrance only. Pedestrian exits lead directly to Bow Street shops (0.05 km), the historic Sutton Hoo restaurant (0.1 km), and the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal towpath (0.2 km). Two 7 kW EV chargers are available at no cost, billed via a QR code. Seasonal carnival weekends reduce capacity by 15; signage directs drivers to Pipers Inn overflow car park (0.3 km). Weekly maintenance includes bay repainting and litter clearance.