APCOA-managed parking at Southwold Pier entrance
Southwold Pier Car Park, managed by APCOA, is a council-owned tarmac lot providing approximately 50 marked bays including four disabled-access spaces located near the promenade entrance. Operating hours are 7 am–10 pm daily; pay-and-display machines accept coins, contactless, and RingGo; no overnight parking. The tarmac surface is grooved to handle sea spray runoff and inspected quarterly; potholes repaired within 48 hours. LED bollard lighting ensures visibility for early-morning and evening visitors, and two CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian routes. Pedestrian paths lead directly to Southwold Pier entrance (1 minute walk) and to nearby seafront cafes (2 minutes). Four Type 2 EV charging bays are located near the entrance, available via pay-as-you-go. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming keep the site tidy and welcoming.