Canal-side parking at Brassknocker Basin
Operated by the Viaduct Hotel in partnership with the council, this 70-space surface lot offers free parking for hotel guests (permit required) and limited public pay-and-display. Machines accept coins and app payment; enforcement is 8 am–8 pm. The gravel surface is bordered by low stone walls, with heritage-style lamp posts providing lighting after dark. CCTV covers key areas. Convenient for access to the Brassknocker Basin canal marina, towpath walks and neighboring pubs. Public spaces are capped at four hours to prioritise visitors.