Free 3 hr parking with pay-and-display, accessible bays, and cycle shelter
Located near Benton Civic Centre, this 150-space surface lot on NE12 8ET serves commuters and local government offices. Operating hours are 7 am9 pm Monday through Saturday; closed Sundays. The tarmacadam surface was resurfaced in mid-2024; bay markings refreshed in late 2024. Parking is free for the first three hours; thereafter a fee of £0.80 per hour (max £6 daily) applies, payable at the on-site pay-and-display machine accepting coins, card, and contactless payment, or via RingGo. Ten accessible bays are positioned adjacent to the pedestrian entrance of Benton Civic Centre, featuring dropped kerbs and tactile paving. LED column lighting with motion-sensing walkway lights ensures safety after dusk, and the site is monitored by CCTV cameras 24 hours a day. Directional signage guides drivers to the exit onto Station Approach. A covered cycle shelter for 20 bicycles encourages park-and-ride; monthly maintenance includes litter clearance and inspection of drainage gullies.