APCOA-run parking at Harbour Quay East, Southwold
Harbour Quay East Car Park, managed by APCOA, is a council-owned tarmac lot providing approximately 60 marked bays including five disabled spaces located near the quay entrance. Operating hours are 7 am–9 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; potholes are repaired within 48 hours. LED bollard lighting ensures visibility for early-morning and evening harbour visitors, and two CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian routes. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to the Harbour Quay (1 minute walk), to the Southwold Lighthouse (5 minutes), and to local cafes (3 minutes). Two Type 2 EV charging bays are located near the entrance, available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain a well-kept coastal environment.