APCOA-run surface parking near Garrison Lane shops
Garrison Lane Car Park, managed by APCOA, is a council-owned surface facility offering 100 marked bays including eight disabled spaces located near the gated entrance. Operating hours are 7 am–10 pm daily; pay-and-display machines accept coins, contactless, and RingGo payments; no overnight parking. The tarmac surface is grooved for drainage and inspected quarterly, with potholes repaired within 48 hours. LED column lighting ensures safe early-morning and evening access, and two CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian paths. Pedestrian egress leads directly to Garrison Lane shops (2 minutes walk) and to the Martello Park sports fields (5 minutes). Two Type 2 EV charging bays are located near the entrance, available via pay-as-you-go. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain site cleanliness.