Direct parking for The Bridges shopping centre
Bridges Car Park is a surface lot located on Green Terrace, adjacent to The Bridges shopping centre in central Sunderland (postcode SR1 3PZ). Operated by Glassbox for The Bridges, it offers 250 tarmac-surfaced spaces, including five Blue Badge bays and four parent-and-child bays. The car park is open 24 hours with barrier entry; payment is via Pay & Display machines at each exit, accepting coins, contactless cards, and mobile app. Tariffs begin at £2.00 for two hours, with a maximum daily charge of £9.00, and the first 30 minutes are free if exiting via the designated quick shop lane. EV charging is available at six 7 kW sockets under the west canopy. The lot is lit until midnight and monitored by CCTV. Pedestrian footpaths lead directly into The Bridges retail arcades, Odeon cinema, and adjacent bus interchange. Bicycle racks for up to 12 bikes are located by the main entrance. Regular promotional validation vouchers at partner stores offer reduced or free parking.