Free 3-hour retail parking with pay-and-display for overstay
Located on Barkby Thorpe Lane adjacent to Thurmaston Retail Park, this tarmac car park provides approximately 150 spaces, including eight disabled bays near the main retail entrances. Parking is free for up to 3 hours for retail customers; beyond that, pay-and-display machines enforce a £1 per hour rate MondaySaturday (8am6pm); Sundays are free. LED floodlighting ensures uniform coverage after dusk, and CCTV cameras monitor all aisles. Pedestrian crossings lead directly to the retail parks shops, supermarkets, and eateries within a one-minute walk. Seasonal landscaping islands with low-maintenance shrubs enhance visibility and traffic flow. Grounds maintenance by the retail park management includes daily sweeping and quarterly line repainting.