APCOA-managed parking steps from the seafront
The Promenade Car Park, managed by APCOA, is a council-owned surface facility offering 90 marked bays including eight disabled spaces located near the promenade entrance. Operating hours are 7 am10 pm daily; pay-and-display machines accept coins, contactless, and RingGo payments; 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 promenaders, and two CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian pathways. Pedestrian routes lead directly to the Lower Promenade (1 minute walk) and to nearby 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 maintain a pleasant coastal environment.