Town-centre surface parking with accessible bays and pay-and-display
Car Park Gateshead is a generic designation for a 120-space surface lot located within the Gateshead town centre grid, serving retail and office districts. Operating hours are 8 am10 pm daily; outside these hours, the site is closed and locked. Tariffs are £1 per hour with a £6 daily maximum, payable via coin and card at two pay stations or via RingGo. Four accessible bays are positioned near the eastern pedestrian exit leading to Gateshead Market, each with dropped kerbs and tactile paving. The asphalt surface was resurfaced in late 2023, and bay line markings refreshed in early 2024. LED column lighting on 8 m poles provides bright illumination after dusk, and two PTZ CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and all aisles. Landscaping planters containing seasonal blooms line the northern boundary to improve aesthetics. Pedestrian crossings with tactile paving allow direct access to nearby cafes and bus stops. Monthly inspections include litter clearance, line repainting, and pothole patching.