Free short-stay parking in Diss town centre
The Doit Car Park in Diss is a town-owned tarmac facility offering approximately 100 marked bays including six disabled-access spaces near the corner exit. Operating hours are 7 am8 pm daily; parking is free for up to 2 hoursoverstays incur a modest fine. Pay-and-display tickets can be purchased for longer stays via machines accepting coins and contactless payments. The tarmac surface is grooved to manage rainfall and inspected monthly; potholes are addressed within 48 hours. LED column lighting covers the lot from dusk to dawn, and three CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian paths to the town centre. Pedestrian walkways lead directly to Diss Market Place (2 minutes walk) and to Diss railway station (8 minutes). Two Type 2 EV charging bays are located near the entrance, operating on a pay-as-you-go basis. Weekly litter clearance and bi-monthly maintenance of signage and pay machines ensure a well-organized environment.